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Key Components of a Strong Sanctions Compliance Program

Abrigo

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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Regions Financial says possible capital hike would be manageable

American Banker

The regional bank told analysts that it has studied how much debt it would need to raise based on an effective post-reform capital floor of 6% of risk-weighted assets, and has determined that that increase in capital would be manageable.

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Beyond compliance: Advantages of customer-centric KYC in 2023

Abrigo

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. Regions serving these communities must have alternative KYC procedures to benefit members and prevent undue stress and anxiety.

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Does Your Compliance Program Fit Within the OFAC Framework for Sanctions Compliance?

Abrigo

Department of the Treasury recently published A Framework for OFAC Compliance Commitments to provide financial institutions and other organizations with OFAC’s perspective on the essential components of a sanctions program. locations and OFAC-sanctioned countries, regions, or persons. Facilitating transactions by non-U.S.

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Regional Feds Under Scrutiny in Bipartisan Bill

Banking Exchange

Senators Warren and Toomey want the central banking system to be fully subject to FOIA and improve its general transparency Compliance Feature3 Feature Compliance Management Compliance/Regulatory Duties.

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Turning Compliance Burden Into FinTech-Regulator Collaboration

PYMNTS

But financial regulatory compliance can be a headache for any market. For traditional banks, compliance experts agree that it’s all about data — and the ability to share information with regulators. The bank is pretty strict when it comes to what it sees as a potential risk.”. An Opportunity for Collaboration.

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ADEC, Libryo Tie-Up To Aid Supply Chain Compliance

PYMNTS

ADEC Innovations, a global sustainable practice and compliance firm, is partnering with London-based Libryo , a legal tech software as a service (SaaS) company, to help brands understand compliance requirements, ADEC said in a press release on Tuesday (Aug. The software will track chemical use and manage compliance.