Abrigo

JULY 21, 2022

Teaching branch staff these KYC tips can aid CDD compliance BSA Officers can help tellers and other branch staff learn how to ask questions that both foster relationships and support CDD compliance. . But they can also help your BSA team by supporting Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) compliance. .

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Facebook’s Libra project has renewed focus on how cryptocurrencies are regulated, with current rules on the sector patchy and varying from country to country. The Cost of Compliance. The projected 2020 cost of AML compliance across all U.S. financial institutions (77 percent) for AML compliance.

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DECEMBER 26, 2019

Chinese technology company Tencent has announced it’s going to start researching cryptocurrency and its implications for an ongoing project in blockchain, according to reports. China has been increasingly interested in the blockchain network and its public utility, especially in the fields of energy management and telecommunications. .

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Banking Exchange

JANUARY 6, 2023

Regulators have started 2023 with warnings surrounding investment in crypto for banks Risk Management Feature Feature3 Blockchain Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Digital Compliance Compliance/Regulatory.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2020

The funding will enable Elliptic to expand across Asia and collaborate with financial institutions for an increased understanding of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Elliptic, founded in 2013, has become known for cryptocurrency platform tools that help find and block illicit transactions.

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JULY 15, 2020

with an app and debit card, is expanding its range of services into the realm of cryptocurrency trading with a big assist from Paxos. According to New York-based Paxos, the API-based solution is designed to enable companies to “integrate cryptocurrency buying, selling, holding and sending capabilities into their own applications.”.

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APRIL 25, 2022

Anchorage is not any regular entity overseen by the OCC: it is a cryptocurrency custodian. As we will discuss, the timing of the Consent Order indicates that even when regulators permit crypto activities by financial institutions, they remain cautious, particularly as to BSA/AML compliance.

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DECEMBER 29, 2020

With it, financial institutions need to strengthen their compliance to mitigate the risk of running afoul of the law. Certainly, the use and availability of cryptocurrencies is another emerging area that is contending with its own unique set of compliance issues, but it is also one Wingert said appears to be closing gaps in regulation.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 27, 2018

The initial verdicts of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are in, at least in terms of compliance – or lack thereof. In news this past week, studies have shown that compliance rates are indeed low, three months in. are in compliance. How low are the rates? Isolated by a few countries, only 21 percent of firms in the U.K.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Elliptic , an AI-enabled cryptocurrency surveillance service provider, has raised $60M in a Series C. UK-based Elliptic captures the blockchain sector’s analytical data to provide anti-money laundering and risk resiliency services to fintech firms, government agencies, and cryptocurrency organizations. Want the full post?

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Banking Exchange

DECEMBER 20, 2021

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Netki announced that it has upgraded its digital identity service so that cryptocurrency firms can meet AML recommendations by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for fighting money laundering.

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FICO

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Cryptocurrency exchange rates have skyrocketed in the past month. According to a recent report , the total of cryptocurrency related frauds and thefts stands at a staggering $7.69b. At the same time, all top US banks now have customers transacting in cryptocurrency through virtual asset service providers (VASP’s).

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Perficient

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The letter highlighted mandatory compliance with the following federal regulations: The Bank Holding Company Act. These systems, risk management, and controls must cover: Operational risk , including: the risks of new, evolving technologies, the risk of hacking, fraud, theft, the risk of third-party relationships). Financial risk.

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AUGUST 23, 2019

Traki customers will be able to use various cryptocurrencies as payment options for the retailer’s products. Traki has been one of the early adopters of cryptocurrencies in Venezuela, which highlights its commitment to improve the traditional financial system,” Zac Cheah, co-founder and CEO of Pundi X, said in a press release. “At

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OCTOBER 14, 2020

The head of the country’s only licensed and publicly traded cryptocurrency broker says tighter regulation and exponentially higher yields are causing corporate treasury and cash management accounts to seriously consider this alternative asset class. This in the wake of the OCC’s Sept.

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MARCH 23, 2022

Cross River Bank announced Wednesday that it will use blockchain data company Chainalysis for cryptocurrency compliance. The $5 billion bank will integrate Chainalysis’ real-time transaction compliance platform, investigations technology and risk management software into its existing crypto build.

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FICO

AUGUST 12, 2021

Financial Institutions’ compliance officers and teams should be concerned that Open Banking may render their existing AML/CTF and KYC compliance programs inadequate. They provide added services to customers ranging from personal budgeting and spending alerts to personal funds transfers and cryptocurrency wallets.

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Banking Exchange

MAY 19, 2021

Corporation is the latest regulator to respond to the rapidly growing fintech market Compliance Technology Feature3 Fintech Blockchain Feature Financial Trends Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Compliance Management Compliance/Regulatory.

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Banking Exchange

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

‘Knowledgeable and forward-thinking’ regulators praised for work on digital assets banking Compliance Compliance Management Compliance/Regulatory Feature3 Feature Blockchain Cryptocurrency.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Cybercrime, sanctions compliance, and cryptocurrency troubles are bound to be trends for anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) and fraud professionals to track in the coming months. Others explain common and emerging fraud trends that compliance staff are working to prevent.

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OCTOBER 13, 2020

And, while terrorist use of cryptocurrency is still evolving, certain terrorist groups have solicited cryptocurrency donations running into the millions of dollars via online social media campaigns.”. billion of cryptocurrency reportedly was lost to theft or fraud – double that of the previous year.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Given the demands of day-to-day duties, however, it can be challenging for BSA officers and other financial crime compliance staff to find time for training and education on fraud and money laundering. A strong culture of compliance should be reflected in MA& plans, and critical areas should be considered. From crypto to cannabis.

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Abrigo

MARCH 11, 2022

Takeaway 2 Planning now and informing executive management of expected changes will enable NBFIs to move forward with anticipated rules and guidance. As sanctions become more complex and require constant diligence, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) compliance should be a high focus for your business.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) issued a letter (1179) that national banks and federal savings associations must demonstrate that they have adequate controls in place before they can engage in cryptocurrency, distributed ledger, and stablecoin activities. The letters may be accessed directly here: 1170.

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CB Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2021

TRM Labs , a blockchain intelligence platform provider, has raised $60M in Series B round that drew participation from Tiger Global Management, American Express Ventures, Visa, PayPal Ventures, Square, and Citi Ventures. How’s the company performing? If you’re already a customer, log in here.

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Abrigo

MARCH 7, 2022

Takeaway 2 Planning ahead and informing management of expected changes will help financial institutions adapt to anticipated rules and guidance. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) compliance should be a high focus as sanctions become more complex and require constant diligence. 2022 Regulatory Focus.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2020

American Express Ventures has invested in cryptocurrency exchange platform FalconX , according to a press release. FalconX offers its institutional clients an integrated platform that services cryptocurrency trading, clearing and credit. users to avoid running into potential compliance issues.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 4, 2021

Takeaway 1 Managing false positives and keeping up-to-date on regulatory changes continue to be a challenge for financial institutions. Takeaway 2 Banking cannabis-related businesses and cryptocurrency are two hot topics in the BSA/AML and fraud space. What problems are compliance professionals facing today? BSA/AML Challenges.

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CFPB Monitor

JULY 27, 2020

cryptocurrency custody services on behalf of customers, including by holding the unique cryptographic keys associated with cryptocurrency.” Through intermediated exchanges of payments, banks facilitate the flow of funds within our economy and serve important financial risk management and other financial needs of bank customers.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2018

The global regulatory framework of cryptocurrencies and blockchain remains either fragmented, vague or simply nonexistent. Part of the initiative includes the SBA’s guidelines to the nation’s traditional financial services market on how to service these industry players while maintaining compliance.

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2019

billion is estimated to have been lost to cryptocurrency scams, thefts and fraud in the first quarter of 2019, and cybercriminals and scammers are not the only ones putting digital asset users at risk. Tackling such fraud issues requires cryptocurrency trading platforms to take a variety of approaches. More than $1.2 Low-Friction KYC.

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FICO

JUNE 23, 2022

The Role of Data in Managing Fraud and Financial Crime Today. Here are the highlights from the fraud management data discussion I had at FICO World 2022 with Julie Conroy, Head of Risk Insights and Advisory at Aite-Novarica Group. Have lunch with your counterpart in fraud or compliance. Tue, 07/02/2019 - 02:45. by TJ Horan.

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Banking Exchange

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Banks should not learn the wrong lessons, however Payments Technology Risk Management Financial Trends Cards Online Mobile Security Checks/Remote Deposit Capture Tech Management Operational Risk Compliance/Regulatory Cyberfraud/ID Theft Blockchain Fintech Feature Feature3.

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OCTOBER 16, 2018

In the midst of cryptocurrency trading volatility, one more bank has backed away from a trading project — this time it is Barclays. As reported by sites such as Financial News , the investment firm has scrapped plans to bring to market a cryptocurrency trading project. The plan is now “ on ice ,” according to reports.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Jumio said it plans to integrate Beam’s AML screening and transaction monitoring services into its KYX platform to help flag financial crime and streamline regulatory compliance. Another key component of the platform is helping companies manage various KYC and AML regulations in different jurisdictions across the world.

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DECEMBER 10, 2018

Facebook already has about a dozen people working on blockchain and cryptocurrency. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been vocal about his support of cryptocurrency and blockchain, and the potential to use them to “take power from centralized systems and put it back into people’s hands.”.

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