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Key Components of a Strong Sanctions Compliance Program

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Create an effective sanctions program Considering the current economic and political environment, it is crucial that financial institutions maintain a strong sanctions compliance program (SCP). Takeaway 1 OFAC has issued new guidance on the essential components of a strong compliance program. learn more.

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Federal Reserve Issues Supervisory Letter on Crypto Activities for Banks

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Financial stability – Certain types of crypto-assets, such as stablecoins, if adopted at large scale, could also pose risks to financial stability, potentially through destabilizing runs and disruptions in the payment systems. The letter highlighted mandatory compliance with the following federal regulations: The Bank Holding Company Act.

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8 Trends for Healthcare in 2021

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TREND 8: Successfully making the transition to offering greater price transparency will not only put healthcare organizations in compliance, but help satisfy patient demand, increasing patient engagement and even point-of-service payments. Explore our thought leadership and connect with us to learn more today.

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Libra Association New General Counsel Is Former US Treasury Exec

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Robert Werner brings regulatory, financial crime compliance and enforcement experience from his work in the public and private sectors, Libra said. He also headed financial crime compliance for Merrill Lynch. Previously, Werner worked at the U.S. I look forward to meaningfully contributing to such an impactful project.”.

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Sen. Sherrod Brown Joins Consumer Groups in Applying Pressure to Encourage CFPB to Seek Lifting of Stay of the Compliance Date for the 2017 Payday Rule’s Payments Provisions

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Brown’s letter came a week after that Court entered an Order continuing the stay of the compliance date, which, as we previously discussed , was entered after the Bureau joined in a status report filed August 2, 2019, stating that the parties “are not requesting that the Court … lift the stay of the compliance date….”.

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Bitcoin Daily: NY DFS Taps Crypto Fraud Expert As General Counsel; Matrixport Collaborates With Simplex On Card Payments

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Weber was most recently head of Financial Crime Prevention for the Americas at UBS, spearheading all facets of sanctions, BSA and AML compliance. His extensive leadership experience and depth of legal knowledge will be vital in helping the state emerge stronger and safer from this unprecedented crisis.”.

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Green Dot Bank Names Ex-H&R Block CEO As Its Chief

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Through his more than 30 years of experience in leadership roles in the banking and payments industries, Greg has demonstrated a track record of leading change, driving results and strengthening operational risk and compliance, and is well positioned to lead Green Dot Bank’s continued transformation,” Henry said, according to the release.