PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Facebook could face coordinated regulation by nine countries after chief executive Mark Zuckerberg refused to be questioned by an international committee on fake news. I would like to see us look at a set of rules through the OECD or [a United Nations] international convention,” she said, according to the FT.

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South State Correspondent

AUGUST 21, 2023

However, that publication, directly and indirectly, identified three discrete risks affecting community banks. We will outline what we think community bankers should glean from this publication. Risks to the Community Banking Sector Moody’s identified three risks to the banking sector, including risks to community banks.

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CFPB Monitor

MARCH 30, 2020

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) includes the following key provisions that affect financial institutions and regulation of financial institutions: Section 4003 – Emergency Relief and Taxpayer Provisions.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 31, 2023

Naming conventions One benefit of customer-centric KYC is that it differentiates community financial institutions from larger, more impersonal banks by allowing clients to retain their individuality and build personal relationships. Members of Amish or sovereign citizen communities often have fewer government-issued IDs.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 16, 2020

But Kellerman and other security experts advocated at the hearing for legislative measures, such as modernizing anti-money laundering (AML) and forfeiture rules and moving the Secret Service to the Treasury Department, to help combat the threat.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 13, 2017

When the impact stretches across oceans, nations and demographics, though, and those affected number in the hundreds of millions, a sea change is a-swelling. How can they do that in an environment in which the security status quo is no longer appropriate? Equifax brings a few key questions to mind. That cat’s never coming back.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 4, 2022

As of 2021, Lakeland’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) assessment area included majority-white areas of Essex, Somerset, and Union counties and excluded the portions of those counties that contain majority-Black and Hispanic neighborhoods.

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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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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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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

AUGUST 20, 2021

When the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)’s released its inaugural national priorities list for policy related to anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), one of the eight priorities included on the list was transnational organized crime (TOC). BSA Rules and Regulation. BSA Training.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Community banks must continue to stay focused on regulatory discussions and remain nimble to respond to proposals and address requirements quickly and accurately. Community banks should keep an eye on evolving risks and emerging threats in 2023, including these: Small business data. By Mary Thorson Wright. Evolving risks.

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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.”.

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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). The implementation delay gives regulators an opportunity to get it right, Rodgers said.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

But as the prevalence of security breaches grows, so do the opportunities for community banks to position themselves as guardians of their customers’ personal data through compliance, technology and relationship building. Data privacy and security is a hot topic and is only getting hotter. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Bob Hickok.

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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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Abrigo

JUNE 19, 2022

And while regulators said some institutions would find the ELE tool useful for CECL, they acknowledged it did not represent a preferred method of regulators or a “safe harbor” method for GAAP compliance. They said it would not change examiner reviews of CECL allowance components. Lacks integration with economic data/forecasts.

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Perficient

JUNE 5, 2020

Secure software practices are at the heart of all system development; doubly so for highly regulated industries such as health-care providers. As a best-practice it is recommended to adopt automation of certain security audits, integration of compliance oversight into key development process areas (e.g. Source Code Analysis.

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Jeff For Banks

JULY 6, 2013

Why don''t we play a critical role in solving the nation''s retirement problem? It called for the establishment of USA Retirement Funds to re-establish pension funds as part of the three-legged stool of social security, pension, and personal savings. government controlled or heavily regulated. that reads.

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PYMNTS

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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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

This increase in cash escalates the threat of robberies, assault, and other aggressive crimes both at these businesses and in the surrounding communities. It also allows financial institutions to properly monitor for and report on suspicious activity, ensuring that the CRBs in their communities are legitimate.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 25, 2019

Regulators should see this as a wake-up call to get serious about the privacy and national security concerns, cybersecurity risks, and trading risks that are posed by cryptocurrencies. “The cryptocurrency market currently lacks a clear regulatory framework to provide strong protections for investors, consumers, and the economy.

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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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Abrigo

JULY 10, 2020

Community banks and credit unions partnered with their communities to help families and businesses through these unprecedented times , causing spikes in consumer fraud that must be faced head on. According to the new advisory , t wo fraud typologies are trending: imposter scams and money mule schemes.

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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 30, 2020

Bernard will serve as Assistant Director for Regulations in the Research, Markets and Regulation Division. Before joining the Bureau, she served as the Director of the Office of Regulations and Policy in the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Takeaway 2 NBFIs should ensure their AML programs are sound and pass the scrutiny of FinCEN and their primary regulators. Stay up to date on regulations affecting NBFIs and other BSA trends. Below are 10 things NBFIs should do to ensure their AML programs are sound and pass the scrutiny of FinCEN and their primary regulators.

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Abrigo

JULY 1, 2021

By Vanessa Russell, Founder and Executive Director of Love Never Fails According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline , working in the financial industry provides you the opportunity to report suspicious behavior involving 92% of the various types of human trafficking. BSA Rules and Regulation. Let’s keep it going! BSA Training.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

On January 1, 2021, the Senate voted into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The AMLA is extensive, and there are many steps involved before FinCEN can implement the act, such as conducting studies, writing regulations, and publishing guidance. See Part I: Implications for Community Financial Institutions.

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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. This checklist can help.

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Abrigo

APRIL 26, 2022

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( FinCEN ) has profiled this global issue by naming corruption one of the eight national security priorities. Securities and Exchange Commission launched investigations into political corruption and started legislative efforts to thwart such acts. Even at the community level, U.S.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

They must also excel at securely handling payments and personal data, while recommending services at the right moment to enhance transactions along the way. 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.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2019

.’s efforts to inject competition in the small business banking and financial services sector have culminated in a range of initiatives, from the bank referral scheme to strengthen the position of alternative lenders in the market, to the RBS fund that sees rivals and industry newcomers securing financing to improve their services.

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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

JUNE 11, 2018

In one of the latest salvos , know your customer, or KYC, efforts are being championed by the Asia Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ( ASIFMA ). community banks hailed some changes to the Dodd-Frank regulations, particularly in regard to how small to medium banks are treated. Closer to home, in the U.S.,

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time for community financial institutions to pay attention. The CBOT penalty is a solid reminder to all community financial institutions that a robust AML program is critical in guarding against money laundering and terrorist financing risks regardless of size and risk. and CDD will be top of regulators' minds for some time.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

See Part I: Implications for Community Financial Institutions. October 26 is now nationally recognized as BSA/AML Day.) Regulatory scrutiny became ever-present, knowing that the security of their homeland was at stake. BSA Rules and Regulation. BSA Rules and Regulation. Criminalizing Terroism Financing. Learn More.

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