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The AMLA and a Culture of Compliance – More Critical Than Ever

Abrigo

Culture of compliance is crucial to BSA/AML programs Culture of compliance within the BSA/AML framework is not new and was first introduced by FinCEN in 2014. Takeaway 2 Poor culture of compliance will result in shortcomings in a financial institution's BSA/AML program. A strong culture of compliance is crucial.

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Is the U.S. Keeping Up in the Digital Asset Space?

Abrigo

Takeaway 3 As global interest in digital assets continues to rise, expect to see more regulation and even centralization of digital currency. Bitcoin and other digital assets have remained volatile without regulation, with generally more risk-tolerant investors using cryptocurrencies as an alternative payment method. Rapid Growth.

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Hot Topics: How to Prepare for Your Next BSA Exam

Abrigo

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. Does it address a “culture of compliance”? Culture of compliance. 6 Critical Areas. Examiner expectations during BSA exams.

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FinCEN and OCC address cryptocurrency: responsible innovation and pervasive hype

CFPB Monitor

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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CFPB issues Fall 2020 semi-annual report to Congress

CFPB Monitor

With Director Kraninger having submitted her resignation to President Biden last week, the report represents the CFPB’s fifth and final semi-annual report under Director Kraninger’s leadership. The report describes the most frequently cited Regulation Z and Regulation E violations during 2019. to 1:30 p.m.

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CFPB’s national debt collection consumer survey findings lays groundwork for future enforcement and rulemaking priorities

CFPB Monitor

Early this morning, the CFPB released the findings of its national debt collection consumer survey. Both the survey and the press release likely serve the dual function of justifying the CFPB’s current regulatory focus and laying the groundwork for current leadership’s future enforcement and rulemaking priorities.

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Cybersecurity Advice for Banks & Credit Unions Amid Russia-Ukraine Situation

Abrigo

He won’t sit still for it,” James Clapper, former Director of National Intelligence under President Obama, said of the trade and financial sanctions during an interview Sunday on CNN. Monitoring for ACH activity, cybercrimes ACH activity also deserves careful monitoring, noted Abrigo Compliance and Engagement Director Terri Luttrell.

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