Abrigo

DECEMBER 5, 2023

AML Compliance Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer Hiring a Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer for a financial institution involves looking for a unique experience level and skillset that ensures compliance with the BSA and related regulations.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? Using regtech in banking With new federal regulatory and compliance challenges like the CFPB rule on the horizon, more and more community financial institutions are exploring regtech in banking and finance. What is regtech?

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? Using regtech in banking With new federal regulatory and compliance challenges like the CFPB rule on the horizon, more and more community financial institutions are exploring regtech for banks to enhance their processes. What is regtech?

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Abrigo

JULY 10, 2023

Stay up-to-date on AI fraud trends to protect your clientele Emerging AI fraud schemes reveal holes in financial institution's defenses. Takeaway 2 Improving security questions is a good step to take to avoid text-to-speech AI fraud schemes. Here are several suggestions for tightening security.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 31, 2023

Teaching staff these KYC tips to make clients feel more comfortable In 2023, KYC procedures must both support CDD compliance and make sure your institution is a welcoming place for all customers. When customers have no legally issued ID, alternative know-your-customer policies are indispensable. However, 16% of Americans do not drive.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Reducing fees for remittances might push price points low enough that more consumers could resume sending money home, though, and some researchers believe that money transfer service providers could make such price adjustments if they are able to reduce their own expenses through more robust and cost-effective regulatory compliance measures. .

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2019

With third-party due diligence and supply chain security as increasingly critical components of organizations’ procurement operations, compliance executives are finding important positions in their firms’ purchasing processes. That’s only if analysis of that data can be done correctly, however.

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American Banker

APRIL 30, 2024

A 50% growth in losses from check fraud last year is pushing bankers in Illinois to ask regulators for a joint supervisory guidance and tougher enforcement of large banks' "know your customer" compliance.

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Abrigo

JUNE 13, 2022

Elder fraud prevention and education Learn strategies for recognizing and reporting elder fraud and exploitation. . Takeaway 1 Elder abuse, exploitation and fraud continue to rise as the baby boomer generation ages. Takeaway 3 Education and reporting are key to preventing this type of fraud, so know your state's policies. .

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Abrigo

AUGUST 7, 2023

Assessing and preparing for staffing needs AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation for financial institutions. Safeguarding the integrity and effectiveness of a financial institution’s anti-money laundering (AML) program is paramount to ensuring regulatory compliance and detecting illicit activity.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 19, 2020

Key Takeaways COVID-19-related fraud are not new typologies; they just have a new spin. Adjusting your velocity scenarios can help detect money mule scams and check fraud. . COVID-19-related fraud schemes are escalating at an alarming rate. How can your transaction monitoring system detect trending COVID-19 related fraud?

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Now comes a comic book contribution to one of the most vexing and vital issues of modern payments and commerce — fraud prevention and ID compliance. 18) that is has released a free comic and coloring book entitled “ The Adventures of ID Man and Compliance Kid.”. Compliance, too, could become a juicer in the near future.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 19, 2020

Key Takeaways BSA officers need to stay aware of emerging fraud trends that are a result of the pandemic. Consider a risk-based lookback for your PPP portfolio to fight fraud. COVID-19-related fraud schemes are escalating at an alarming rate. How can your transaction monitoring system detect trending COVID-19 related fraud?

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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 latest AMC/KYC Tracker examines current efforts to stop money laundering, fight fraud and improve customer identity authentication in the financial services space.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

You might also like this webinar: "Detecting PPP Fraud: Optimizing Your AML Solution". Takeaway 1 To prevent the kind of fraud that plagued the Paycheck Protection Program in 2020, the SBA has put new measures in place that have created challenges. PPP fraud-prevention challenges arise. New Guidance Out. Ongoing changes help.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

From new fee practices to peer-to-peer fraud, keep an eye on what regulatory changes could be developing in the new year. The FDIC issued guidance about the consumer compliance risks associated with assessing NSF arising from the re-presentment of the same unpaid transaction. Peer-to-peer fraud. By Mary Thorson Wright.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Takeaway 1 Strengthen your financial institution's culture of compliance through a staffing assessment. Adequate staffing is crucial for areas with high regulatory scrutiny , such as the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and fraud functions. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Be Prepared.

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Abrigo

MAY 9, 2022

Best Practices for Third-Party BSA/AML Assistance Collaborating with a third-party BSA/AML vendor can save time and money when it comes to sanctions compliance. The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially increased the need for fraud detection across the country, with hard dollar losses keeping financial organizations on their toes.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Compliance and risk? Automating that compliance is now a “need to have.”. Compliance and risk officers have the unenviable task of finding out, sometimes after the fact, that not all the boxes are checked — if they even knew the boxes were there for checking in the first place. Plugging In To Plugins.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 3, 2022

Have you combined your BSA & Fraud Departments, or are you considering it? Ensure Compliance. AML quality control is particularly essential as more financial institutions combine AML/BSA and fraud programs. You might like this webinar. Is your AML quality control doing its job?

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Consumers and businesses have been moving online in recent years, and regulators from the European Union to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have worked to keep up with this migration. The pandemic is dramatically altering how merchants can transact, which data they can store and where they can store it, however.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 18, 2019

Authenticating.com is working to combat identity fraud by combining different solutions to securely automate and outsource identity verification and fraud prevention as a service. billion in losses due to cybercrime, with various forms of identity fraud topping the list.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Takeaway 2 Enhance policies, procedures, and processes for areas that will gain regulatory scrutiny? . The year 2021 saw a continuation of pandemic policies and changes, a new administration in Washington , and regulatory reform from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( FinCEN ). What to Watch.

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Abrigo

JUNE 2, 2021

The guidance emphasizes a risk-focused approach to examinations and refocuses the regulators to scope each exam according to the unique financial institution, not to use a one-size-fits-all approach. The following six areas are critical when developing your exam planning: BSA/OFAC Policy integration. Culture of compliance.

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Abrigo

MARCH 7, 2022

Experts weigh in on regulatory hot topics for 2022 Review these 10 insights into what regulators are looking for in 2022 to help your financial institution pass exams with flying colors. Takeaway 1 Regulators have increased their focus on BSA in the first quarter of 2022, and the crisis in Ukraine will put OFAC in the spotlight.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 17, 2024

Look into wires to and from foreign countries more skeptically,” said Terri Luttrell, Director of Compliance and Engagement at Abrigo. “A Policies that promote the employment of former trafficking victims can help end cycles of trafficking, as well.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 4, 2021

Survey: Top Challenges and Trends for BSA/AML Professionals Abrigo's 2021 FinCrime survey benchmarks obstacles and trends for BSA/AML and fraud professionals. 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?

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Insights on Business

MAY 6, 2019

Payment fraud detection has always had a bit more latitude than its counterparts in anti-money laundering, customer due diligence and even trade surveillance compliance. It is obviously in the best interest of an institution, and its customers, to catch as much fraud as possible. Why does model governance matter for fraud?

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PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

Regulators are passing stricter policies, as well as cracking down on anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC) and sanctions noncompliance. FIs in the United Arab Emirates are also looking to get ahead of fraud with improved digital KYC practices. Download the Tracker to read the Feature Story. About The Tracker.

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Abrigo

APRIL 7, 2022

Today’s financial marketplace is challenged by increasing regulation, high expectations for fast and mobile financial services, and new fintech companies joining the already competitive arena. In a perfect merger, both banks are compliant, risk-based, and consistent with each other’s policies and procedures. Consolidation Trends.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. The better prepared, the less likely they are to run afoul of the continually shifting regulations. Here are several timely suggestions to consider based on recent regulatory trends they see.

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CFPB Monitor

JUNE 30, 2022

Of special note, the OCC also believes compliance risk is “heightened” for Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) compliance because of world events and compliance staffing concerns. BSA/AML Compliance Risks. Cybersecurity Risks.

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Abrigo

JUNE 10, 2020

LaFontaine failed to take sufficient action when presented with significant AML program deficiencies in the Bank’s SAR-monitoring system and the number of staff to fulfill the AML compliance role by his AMLO [AML Officer],” the document said. The regulators don’t care what your budget is,” Luttrell says. Get adequate resources.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 18, 2020

Key Takeaways BSA officers need to stay aware of emerging fraud trends that are a result of the pandemic. Consider a risk-based lookback for your PPP portfolio to fight fraud. Be aware of emerging fraud schemes. Any time there is a large-scale , global issue, you can expect to see a rise in fraud, and COVID-19 is no different.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2018

Oversight Systems has updated its Insights On Demand software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to provide managers with quicker ways to identify expense report fraud. businesses lose $1 billion every year due to employee expense fraud. The solutions help companies remain compliant with regulations like the U.S.

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Abrigo

MARCH 11, 2022

Expert insights on 10 regulatory topics that NBFIs should consider this year Review this list of what regulators are looking for in 2022 to help your NBFI pass exams with flying colors. Takeaway 3 NBFIs should review common deficiencies in AML programs that regulators are citing and fix issues before their next audit or exam.

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PYMNTS

MAY 16, 2018

May marks the debut of new compliance efforts – key among them, of course, GDPR (which covers Europe but touches these shores), and as of last week, new customer due diligence mandates. . The report recommends a collaborative approach among information security and compliance team members.

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