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Buying into AML risks in real estate

Abrigo

Regulations such as Geographic Targeting Order updates help identify AML risks by requiring identification for certain real estate purchases. The limited regulation around the real estate industry has made it especially easy for these bad actors to cycle their dirty money into the financial system using this avenue.

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Texas judge moves CFPB's $8 credit card late fee case to DC

American Banker

Pittman sided with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in ordering the case be moved from Texas to the District of Columbia due to "forum shopping." Judge Mark T.

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Banking Computer-Security Incident Notification Requirements Take Effect

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 The change includes an obligation to inform regulators of a “notification incident” ASAP and no later than 36 hours after a reportable event occurs. In this guest column by Jeffrey Taft and Matthew Bisanz of Mayer Brown 's Financial Services Regulatory & Enforcement practice, learn more about how to be ready for compliance.

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For Charter Schools, A Workforce Spend Tutorial

PYMNTS

million students in 43 states and the District of Columbia. These schools have greater autonomy than traditional public schools, but they also face more scrutiny from local regulators. The service also offers a request for proposal (RFP) process that can help charter schools comply with relevant federal regulations.

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The Digital Evolution Of The Online Gaming Ecosystem

PYMNTS

“Congress can regulate sports gambling directly, but if it elects not to do so, each state is free to act on its own.”. Since 2018, when sports betting was only legal in the state of Nevada, 19 additional states and the District of Columbia have legalized the practice, either already allowing bets to be placed or are on the way to doing so.

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FDIC files summary judgment motion in lawsuit challenging its “Madden-fix” rule

CFPB Monitor

The FDIC has filed a motion for summary judgment in the lawsuit filed by the Attorney Generals of six states and District of Columbia to set aside the FDIC’s “ Madden -fix” rule. The lawsuit is pending before the same California federal district court judge (Judge Jeffrey S.

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Bill to regulate use of algorithms under consideration by D.C. Council

CFPB Monitor

Among other criticisms, the trade groups assert that the Bill would impose difficult, if not impossible, compliance burdens on lenders that will result in decreased credit access and higher cost loans. In May 2022, the CFPB issued a Circular regarding adverse action requirements in connection with credit decisions based on algorithms.).