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JUNE 5, 2020

Secure software practices are at the heart of all system development; doubly so for highly regulated industries such as health-care providers. As a best-practice it is recommended to adopt automation of certain security audits, integration of compliance oversight into key development process areas (e.g. Data Stewardship.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

As government regulators in China increase tech industry oversight, Tencent said it will comply with new laws intended to curb antitrust activities and tighten FinTech acceleration, according to a Bloomberg report on Friday (Nov. The regulators are looking more closely at transaction-based platforms, Lau said, per Bloomberg.

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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. Relationship building has long been part of the financial services industry, so knowing your customer may seem straightforward.

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AUGUST 14, 2019

The National Payments Corp. We have received the data localization compliance system audit report from WhatsApp, which shall be reviewed in the next few weeks,” a Mumbai-based representative for NCPI said, according to Bloomberg. of India is reviewing an audit report to ensure WhatsApp complies with local rules. “We

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NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny from governments and consumers. Regulation. EU Gears Up To Propose New Big Tech Regulations. Australian Regulator Looks Into Merger Law Changes. Facebook’s WhatsApp To Grow Payments Service Following NPCI Go-Ahead.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This blog was co-authored by: Ashley Simmons In conversations with financial services executives, Perficient consultants consistently delve into the application and usage of artificial intelligence (AI) within the industry. A pivotal aspect of this conversation revolves around the regulatory perspective toward AI.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 24, 2021

We are pleased to announce that Ballard Spahr’s Consumer Financial Services Group has once again received the highest national ranking from Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. This year, Chambers USA added Enforcement & Investigations as a new category for Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Get your ticket now for ThinkBIG, an industry-leading learning and networking event. REGISTER Takeaway 1 Banking and compliance professionals rely on ThinkBIG to elevate their understanding of industry shifts and regulatory pressures. Still on the fence about attending the ThinkBIG 2024 conference?

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DECEMBER 7, 2020

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing scrutiny from governments around the world. UK Regulations to Create New Digital Markets Unit. antitrust regulators are creating a Digital Markets Unit that will be given the duty to enforce rules applicable to Big Tech firms.

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OCTOBER 16, 2019

Between $800 billion and $2 trillion USD is laundered each year, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The Cost of Compliance. Scandal and fraud tarnishing banks’ reputations aside, the impact that AML compliance controls have had on these banks’ bottom lines can’t be underestimated.

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DECEMBER 3, 2019

If banks have additional questions regarding the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) and its regulations, they can contact the USDA, state departments of agriculture and tribal governments. It was amended to include the Patriot Act, which requires every bank to adopt a customer identification program.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

FinCEN data shows that human trafficking in the United States takes place in a wide variety of industries—hospitality, agriculture, janitorial services, construction, restaurants, domestic work, and so on. The United Nations estimates there are currently 40 million people enslaved around the world, and that one-quarter of them are children.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

We are delighted to share the news that Ballard Spahr has been named a finalist for the 2020 LendIt Fintech Top Law Firm Industry Award. Also this year, our Consumer Financial Services Group once again received the highest national ranking from Chambers USA : America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

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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. percent, which outpaced industry loan growth of 3.6

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OCTOBER 5, 2020

Here’s the latest news from Google and the technology industry, which is coming under increasing scrutiny from regulatory watchdogs, trade organizations and politicians globally. Regulation. The banking industry, however, is against the idea. “We Data Activist: Big Tech Not Following Transatlantic Data Transfer Regulations.

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DECEMBER 13, 2018

CUs are also actively communicating with law enforcement agencies, keeping regulators informed about suspicious activity, while receiving tips on noticeable trends that these same agencies are eyeing. AML Compliance Turns CUs Into Law Enforcement. However, their members are not the only ones with whom credit unions must regularly work.

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Abrigo

JUNE 27, 2023

Regulations such as Geographic Targeting Order updates help identify AML risks by requiring identification for certain real estate purchases. Financial criminals have used the industry to clean their illicit funds for years. Including rental and leasing licensees, as of 2021, the industry comprises approximately 16.7%

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CFPB Monitor

JULY 27, 2020

The OCC issued a letter last week stating that “a national bank [and a federal savings association] may provide. The letter states: Consistent with OCC regulations and guidance on custody activities, the risks associated with an individual account should be addressed prior to acceptance.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Takeaway 1 Strengthen your financial institution's culture of compliance through a staffing assessment. Employee turnover is significantly impacting the financial industry. There is no doubt that the last few years have been a challenge for all , and the financial services industry is no exception. Current Trends.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 25, 2022

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. In January 2021, the OCC granted Anchorage conditional approval for a national trust bank charter.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The Office of Foreign Assets Control ( OFAC ) hosts an annual symposium to provide updates on compliance requirements, sanctions activity, and enforcement efforts. For example, with respect to economic sanctions against Iran, OFAC is keeping a close watch on the petrochemicals and metals industries. register today.

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OCTOBER 19, 2020

Here’s the latest news from Amazon and the technology industry, which is coming under increasing scrutiny from regulatory watchdogs, trade organizations and politicians globally. Regulation. The new regulations would also reshape the manner in which these companies collect and harness information. a London news outlet, reported.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 3, 2024

Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently issued a new regulation on the requirements, including how AML staff will access the information through a new federal beneficial ownership information (BOI) registry. This is in line with the current CDD regulations. Effective Jan. More is expected on this later.

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AUGUST 24, 2020

Here’s the latest news from Facebook, Amazon and others, which are coming under increasing scrutiny from regulators, trade groups and politicians the world over. Regulations. The services are not currently registered as distinct entities, although they are provided to users in the nation. Facebook Supports Data-Portability Law.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2018

The world’s first ICO regulations are coming, care of Gibraltar. The rapid global proliferation of initial coin offerings has become an issue of mounting concern among regulators and central banks around the world – in particular, the growth of ICOs has fueled massive growth in the cryptocurrency market in general.

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JANUARY 25, 2021

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny from governments and consumers. . A representative for the eCommerce retailer told Reuters that the company calls for an international approach in lieu of taxes levied by different nations. 21, according to the report. .

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 31, 2022

On May 19, 2022, the Associate Director of the Enforcement and Compliance Division of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), Alessio Evangelista, spoke at the Chainalysis Links Conference in New York City on the topic of “The Intersection of Cryptocurrencies and National Security.” Responsible Innovation “.

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MARCH 18, 2019

As such, the regulators and FIs seeking to crack down on these activities have their work cut out for them. . Approximately 2 percent to 5 percent of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP) – $800 billion to $2 trillion – is laundered each year, according to a report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

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OCTOBER 18, 2018

However, Swiss officials recently took steps to get ahead of the regulatory uncertainty surrounding the world of blockchain, focusing on a particularly large hurdle for companies in the industry. The SBA said it hopes the guidelines will encourage FIs to service these industry players and keep blockchain innovation within Switzerland.

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OCTOBER 19, 2016

According to Brad Fauss, president and CEO of the Network Branded Prepaid Card Association, the recently released regulations on prepaid cards from the Consumer Finance Protection Board could be another instance of good intentions gone wrong. The updated regulations are slated to take effect Oct.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The NCUA has emphasized the importance of considering the industries and loans the credit union plans to fund. Board involvement is not only a regulatory requirement but also a means to ensure safety, soundness, and adaptability to changes in lending regulations or institution-specific strategies. How robust is your compliance program?

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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. This in the wake of the OCC’s Sept. The Pandemic Pop.

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JULY 7, 2020

Now there’s the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) asking for help with mandating mask guidance regulations to protect store personnel. Social media has been full of news of anti-maskers wrecking displays – and weeks ago, even attacking a store clerk because of regulations requiring them to mask up inside stores.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The country’s recent cybersecurity and Open Banking developments have thus been the subjects of extensive scrutiny among its own regulators, as well as among cyber and financial experts around the world. Chinese regulators are also working on regulations to shore up application programming interface (API) innovations and platform banking.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Jamal El-Hindi, the deputy director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), spoke at the 2019 Money Transmitter Regulators Association Annual Conference on Wednesday (Sept. 11) about the importance of innovation and the regulation of non-banking financial institutions (NBFI), according to a release.

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FICO

MARCH 7, 2023

Home Blog FICO Responsible AI: Are European Firms Ready for the Regulators? There are significant changes coming in Europe, which highlight getting a handle on responsible AI use, with the banking and financial services sector among those that will be most impacted by increasing regulation.

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Abrigo

JUNE 8, 2021

Real consequences from OFAC sanctions violations OFAC compliance has increased in complexity and clarity with guidance released within the past few years and institutions need to take notice to avoid penalties. Importance of Compliance. A Framework for OFAC Compliance Commitments. OFAC sanctions can have real world impact.

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