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OCC: Banks Face Higher Compliance Risks Due To Pandemic

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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) said in a report this week that it will examine how the coronavirus is impacting compliance by financial institutions (FIs). As noted in this space last month, Brian Brooks, acting Comptroller of the Currency, said in letters to the National League of Cities, U.S. banking system.

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OCC announces national banks and federal savings associations can provide custody services for crypto assets

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The OCC issued a letter last week stating that “a national bank [and a federal savings association] may provide. It makes the “suggestion” to confer first with the OCC before onboarding any cryptocurrency clients. A national bank should consult with OCC supervisors as appropriate prior to engaging in cryptocurrency custody activities.

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5G Network Rollout Delayed In China, Flights Canceled Due To Coronavirus

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And, in brick-and-mortar news, Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing has reportedly reopened roughly 100 retail locations in China as of last week. He reportedly noted on his website that “compliance with the regime is constantly monitored, including with the help of facial recognition systems and other technical measures.”.

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OFAC Symposium 2019 – Maximum Pressure and Who’s Feeling It

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The Office of Foreign Assets Control ( OFAC ) hosts an annual symposium to provide updates on compliance requirements, sanctions activity, and enforcement efforts. Join other BSA/AML and fraud professionals at the leading industry conference April 19-22! OFAC restated its crucial role in furthering U.S. register today.

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Startup Roundup: A Look At Local, National And Global Expansions

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As startups such as DadeSystems , FitPay and Jewel Paymentech expand across devices and functions, Tipalti , AvidXchange and Emailage announce new growth for their local, national and global footprints. The Sydney office currently serves as the base of operations for the APAC region. Chargehound. DadeSystems.

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FinCEN and OCC address cryptocurrency: responsible innovation and pervasive hype

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On May 19, 2022, the Associate Director of the Enforcement and Compliance Division of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), Alessio Evangelista, spoke at the Chainalysis Links Conference in New York City on the topic of “The Intersection of Cryptocurrencies and National Security.”

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FinCEN Deputy Director Talks Reform, NBFI Supervision

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Jamal El-Hindi, the deputy director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), spoke at the 2019 Money Transmitter Regulators Association Annual Conference on Wednesday (Sept. financial system by potential findings of non-compliance,” he said. Even if they do, he added, they should be allowed to exist.