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Cryptocurrency risks, rewards and red flags for financial institutions

Abrigo

Today’s cryptocurrency platforms also offer crypto-backed loans, allowing users to leverage their portfolios as loan collateral in a system similar to securities-based lending. Know your customer: Tips for front-line staff to support CDD compliance. While states like? Learn More. BSA Training. Customer Due Diligence. Fraud Prevention.

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All Pain, No Gain

Independent Banker

Most concerning has been the safety-and-soundness regulation’s unnecessary effect on reducing certain lending by community banks, say Kendrick and several community bankers. Kim DeVore, chief financial officer for Jonah Bank of Wyoming, in Casper, Wyo., Headwind for lending. More work, little value.