Abrigo

JULY 21, 2021

As part of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) first national priorities list for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) policies, one important priority continues to be detecting, reporting, and preventing terrorist financing. See Part I: Implications for Community Financial Institutions.

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CFPB Monitor

JULY 9, 2020

The agency would first offer “Payments Charter 1.0”, which he likened to a basic national money-transmitter license. The proposed payments charter would bring entities that offer payment processing services, but do not take deposits or make loans, into the national banking system overseen by the OCC.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 18, 2020

The London-based trade group for Europe’s ePayments community is waiting for the European Banking Authority , the European Union (EU) banking regulator, to provide the 27-nation bloc with an update on Strong Customer Authentication (SCA). But this has not been true for online transactions. Vendorcom wants answers.

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

Observing the gap in pandemic relief in south Florida due to a lack of local community banks, a trio of banking veterans teamed up to form a digital-first community bank—and were granted a charter in record time to support local businesses. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Name: Locality Bank. Assets: $55 million. Built on a solid foundation.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 20, 2021

A group of 96 organizations and individuals, who describe themselves as consisting of “consumer, labor, civil rights, legal services, faith, community and financial organizations and academics,” have sent a letter to the CFPB urging the Bureau to regulate fee-based earned wage access (EWA) products as credit subject to the Truth in Lending Act.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2020

Gig workers’ rights and benefits — including healthcare and access to unemployment — have become key topics debated by regulators in th e United States as they work to figure out how to provide support. Another change to the freelancer community in the U.S. and other countries is the way consumers and regulators th ink about it.

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JUNE 17, 2019

The dispute over the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ‘s (OCC’s) national bank charter, which became available to FinTech firms last year, has reportedly caused technology conglomerates to shy away from a tool that aims to provide nonbank firms with a more streamlined way to operate on a national level.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

While some of the recent trending fraud schemes are not new, they have been transformed to prey on communities already dealing with unprecedented times. As overseers tighten the leash with stringent regulations aimed at protecting consumers, the cost of compliance grows.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 18, 2023

WATCH Takeaway 1 Banks and credit unions are critical sources of capital for businesses in their communities, so how institutions assess CRE credits matters. But that might not be the best move for your financial institution or your community. You might also like this webinar on credit department housekeeping.

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

She said the global pandemic has simply advanced a movement that has been underway for years, which has sought to provide banking access and digital financial services to underserved communities, mostly through mobile devices. Crypto And AI/ML.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

.” Other critics have raised the issue that the OCC is advising examiners to take community group concerns into consideration separately from their M&A approval processes. ” Now, Powell is also raising concerns about how bank industry consolidation could negatively impact the small business community.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In regard to big national banks, or even regional banks, he said, that rule makes some sense. In fact, locality and community are among their main selling features for consumers. For credit unions , what we see is that the best and most effective communications are ones that create a real connection for consumers,” Pierce said.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In today’s top news, economists expect the economy to recover back to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2021, and China’s banking watchdog warns of further Big Tech regulations. Plus, online lending startup SoFi is looking to go public through a SPAC. Synctera Brings 'FinTech As A Service' To Community Banks.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2020

Borrower protection initiatives have taken aim at predatory lenders, both online and brick-and-mortar, with legislators at the state and federal levels addressing concerns that include a lack of transparency and sky-high fees and interest rates. small businesses had sought a loan online, compared to just 19 percent that did so in 2017.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 27, 2019

s National Crime Agency (NCA), have arrested 6 individuals after a 14-month long investigation into a €24 million cryptocurrency theft. Over the last 10 years we’ve built one of the largest, most positive online communities, based on our core value to ‘give more than we take,’” Alan Schaaf, founder and CEO of Imgur, said in a press release.

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Abrigo

MAY 1, 2023

Visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or simply dial 988 to reach them. Utilize an online community such as a user group to see what other tips and tricks other AML professionals can offer. We can help you navigate changing AML/CFT and fraud regulations. Find a licensed counselor in your area.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Attorney General William Barr said that while cryptocurrency could fundamentally transform how human beings interact and how we organize society, “ensuring that use of this technology is safe and does not imperil our public safety or our national security is vitally important to America and its allies.”. Lagging Consumer Use Cases.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 31, 2023

Recap and forecast The current state of AML/CFT regulations Terminology change Financial crime professionals have long referred to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance in conjunction with anti-money laundering efforts as “BSA/AML.” This is to be issued no later than one year after the effective date of the BOI Reporting Rule (January 1, 2024).

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 28, 2022

cyber, infrastructure, and regulation. Instead of shopping online and scrolling through a catalog of products, consumers would like to see something on Reels or Tik Tok and buy there. Any community bank that believes it can keep up and thwart millions of attacks per second is fooling itself.

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Abrigo

JUNE 13, 2022

According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), this heartless crime is most likely under-reported due to victims' embarrassment. The latest survey indicates that COVID-19 has impacted bank community engagement. However, banks continue their outreach to older customers, with 47% of respondents hosting community events.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Favorable Regulations. With financial institutions continuing to explore how to service small businesses operating in this industry without running afoul of federal law, credit unions, along with community banks, have worked to fill in the finserv gap as larger financial institutions back away, according to Politico.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

CUs are facing pressure on the regulatory side as well, with banking advocacy organizations like the American Bankers Association (ABA) pressuring federal regulators to block rule changes that would help CUs compete with large banks. The industry remains strong in the face of these challenges, however. percent and total deposits by 6.9

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

wants to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) adhere to the new European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The regulation comes into effect next May, and the country is deploying a helpline service as part of its effort. based SMBs.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Founded in 2011 by Harald Seiz, the firm offered online purchases of “cryptonyzed gold” tokens, offering customers a commission to sign up other “affiliates.” This is a new community, a new world, this is going to be very big. Seiz claims to have raised about $100 million through the sale of his KaratGold Coin (KBC).

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. We are in awe. Seriously in awe.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2018

National Small Business Week is this week in the U.S., and finance experts are celebrating with new data on the state of the entrepreneurial community. But analysts from Bank of America, Square, Navcom and the National Association for the Self-Employed warn that challenges for some SMBs have reached new heights, too.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 24, 2016

Online to offline coming to Walmart near you, and we mean that sincerely. Online lending . When the regulators come marching in, getting out of the way is usually a better idea. The Ethereum community is, surprisingly, split on whether the exploit should be fixed. A pretty clear-cut sizzle. The fizzle wears on.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2019

Alternative lenders position themselves as faster, technologically-savvy options for small to medium-size businesses (SMBs) that seek capital, while many of the FinServ providers in the running for RBS funds operate as digital-first companies ready to meet small firms’ need for automation, online platforms and cutting-edge banking services.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2017

According to OpenGov , the Payments Council — made up of 20 leaders from banks, payment service providers, businesses and trade associations — will focus on ePayments under the government’s Smart Nation program. We have many good ePayment solutions in Singapore,” said Ravi Menon, managing director, MAS, and chair of the Payments Council. “We

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Gonzobanker

MARCH 21, 2024

The Small Business Credit Crisis If you search online for “small business challenges,” the list that Google returns is nearly endless. According to Randi Zeller, senior advisor to Community Reinvestment Fund, USA: “There is no lack of capital. Banks need to educate small businesses, regulators and themselves. are ‘underserved.’”

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Independent Banker

JULY 28, 2016

She explained why lawmakers should exempt community banks from Basel III capital rule. Community bankers score big changes in final credit-loss standard. To their credit, federal regulators have already showed they are on board with the approach laid out in FASB’s final standard. Senate Banking Committee. By James Kendrick.

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CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Consider the impact on rural communities which can be disproportionately impacted by overzealous regulations. Consider the impact on small businesses that provide access to credit through the use of their own capital and employment opportunities. Conduct a qualitative and quantitative cost-benefit analysis.

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Independent Banker

JULY 29, 2016

The demand for professional development opportunities for community bankers has never been greater. Last year Community Banker University’s eight certification programs provided more than 4,000 community bankers with highly tailored training.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

While hosts in rural communities are legally allowed to accept both Korean citizens and foreigners as guests, hosts in urban areas can only accept those from outside the country. Further east, Airbnb is taking off in South Korea, with a reported 2.9 million tourists using the platform in 2018, a 56 percent increase over the prior year.

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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 31, 2022

“Convenience fees” on payment transfers, return item fees, stop payment fees, check image fees, online or telephone bill pay fees. Fees to reschedule payment dates, fees to make online or phone payments. Prepaid accounts. “Add-on” Other loans (including student loans, auto loans, installment loans, payday day loans).

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Supreme Court, it is, and the high court’s recent ruling to that effect is likely to affect community banks, their regulatory examinations and their potential exposure to fair lending lawsuits. Furthermore, community banks still have the defense of “showing a business reason to justify their policies.”. According to the U.S.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 19, 2020

Though the first American cases began to emerge in late January, as of last week, Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, was characterizing the progress thus far as “a failing.” And the state of testing for COVID-19 in the U.S. has been less than inspirational.

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