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NYSDFS Part 500 Cyber Amendments Finalized: What You Need to Know

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This blog was co-authored by Perficient Risk and Regulatory CoE Member: Alicia Lawrence The announcement of significant amendments to the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) regulations on December 1, 2023, represents a pivotal moment for entities operating within New York’s financial sector.

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DFS500 Amendments: What You Need to Know

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The announcement of significant amendments to the DFS500 regulations on December 1, 2023, represents a pivotal moment for entities operating within New York’s financial sector. Impacted institutions are subject to significant fines relative to the level of non-compliance identified by the regulators.

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U.S. Regulations to Consider When Managing a Cryptocurrency Fund

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However, in this blog, we will discuss the regulatory landscape surrounding cryptocurrency from an asset manager or fund manager perspective. As the center of the American financial landscape, it is probably not surprising that New York was the first state to implement regulations specifically designed to cover cryptocurrency activity.

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New York Regulator Fines Pakistani Bank $630M

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The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) is looking to fine Habib Bank Ltd (HBL) nearly $630 million for failing to comply with state and federal laws at its only U.S. Reuters reported news that if the fine is imposed, it would be the largest ever faced by a Pakistani bank.

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NYDFS stresses use of blockchain analytics for AML compliance by virtual currency businesses

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On April 28, 2022 the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) issued its Guidance on Use of Blockchain Analytics , a document directed to all virtual currency business entities that either have a NYDFS Bitlicense or are chartered as a limited purpose trust company under the New York Banking Law.

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MUFG Bank Enters Consent Order With OCC Over AML Compliance

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Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), over deficiencies that the OCC identified in the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) compliance program. The OCC identified the deficiencies in the bank’s branches in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. On Wednesday (Feb.

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Former Managing Director At Deutsche Bank Joins SWIFT 

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David Watson, the former managing director and head of cash management for Deutsche Bank in the Americas, as well as the head of global digital cash products, has joined SWIFT as the new strategic relationship director in North America, according to a release. Watson started his position in New York on Monday (Sept.