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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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Feds' suit depicts predatory mortgage lending in the social media age

American Banker

The Justice Department and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are suing a real estate developer over an alleged bait-and-switch land-sale scheme near Houston. The developer used TikTok and other social media sites to lure Hispanic immigrants into predatory loans, the government alleges.

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NFL Unveils 2020 Schedule But Questions Persist

PYMNTS

10 as the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs host the Houston Texans in a rematch of the American Football Conference Divisional playoffs, according to the NFL. The National Football League’s 101st season begins in prime time on Sept. Or will it? “In

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Fed approves bank expansion despite claims of discriminatory practices

American Banker

Vantage Bank of Texas will be allowed to add a new branch in Houston, but Fed Gov. Michelle Bowman said the episode highlights the need for new policies around assessing public commentary.

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Easy Ways BSA Officers Can Get Their Required Training

Abrigo

Ongoing training is at the very heart of a satisfactory Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) compliance program in financial institutions. 21 in Houston, Texas Nov. Networking is especially important for BSA officers to be able to stay informed. Cost for these regional meetings is $100, and dates and locations are: Sept.

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Fintech Fundings: 12 Companies Raise $205 million Week Ending June 18

Fintech Labs Insights

HQ: Houston, Texas. Compliance & risk-management technology. Tags: Risk management, security, regulation, compliance. Source: FT Partners. Harvest Exchange. Investor network. Latest round: $5 million Series B. Total raised: $9.4 Source: Crunchbase. Mobile alt-credit . HQ: San Francisco, California. Total raised: $ 1.5

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Facebook’s Libra, Uber Losses, Instant Deposits Top Week’s News

PYMNTS

Trending: How EU Regulators Are Complicating SCA Compliance (Ekata PSDS Tracker). According to the PYMNTS PSD2 Tracker , merchants in the European Union (EU) are still wondering what changes the regulation will bring about for their relationships with customers.

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