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How Regions Bank unwittingly invited a surge in check fraud

American Banker

We opened the door too wide, bad people came rushing in, and we didn't close the door timely enough," Regions' CFO said. The Alabama-based bank loosened its funds availability policy in 2022 as part of an effort to give customers early access to their paychecks. "We

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Beyond compliance: Advantages of customer-centric KYC in 2023

Abrigo

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. Regions serving these communities must have alternative KYC procedures to benefit members and prevent undue stress and anxiety.

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5 Ways Your Transaction Monitoring System Can Detect COVID-19 Related Fraud

Abrigo

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. . As with any global or regional disaster, illicit actors are taking advantage of the increased pool of possible victims. Spike or Anomaly Scenarios.

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5 Ways Your Transaction Monitoring System Can Detect Covid-19 Related Fraud

Abrigo

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. As with any global or regional disaster, illicit actors are taking advantage of the increased pool of possible victims. Spike or Anomaly Scenarios.

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ProfitStars Targets Online Bill Pay Fraud For Banks

PYMNTS

ProfitStars , the Jack Henry & Associates division that provides risk management solutions for financial institutions, announced its latest fraud tool on Wednesday (Sept. According to ProfitStars, more than 2,500 community and regional banks offer online bill payment to their retail and small business clients through iPay Solutions.

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Cyber, Fraud, Compliance Predictions in 2020

FICO

At long last, fraud and compliance infrastructures are starting to converge. In the US, the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in compliance is set to expand dramatically, per directives from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This regulatory pressure is happening in other regions as well.

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Real-Time Payments Fraud: An FI Infrastructure Issue

PYMNTS

With fraud ramping up, regulators around the globe are starting to take a closer look at everything from typical threats to the use of new technologies, like blockchain. Regulators in regions such as Europe are changing the ways they look at cross-border transactions. Around the Smarter Payments World.

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