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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. New York’s BitLicense requirement therefore applies to investment managers who issue digital coins or otherwise act as an exchange platform regardless of where the buyers are located.

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Compliance changes to watch in 2023

Independent Banker

The FDIC issued guidance about the consumer compliance risks associated with assessing NSF arising from the re-presentment of the same unpaid transaction. Mary Thorson Wright is a writer in Virginia. Quick Stat. The FDIC’s long-term goal for the reserve ratio of insured deposits. Source: FDIC. Multiple re-presentment fees.

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Regulation and Compliance: Ready for Review

Independent Banker

This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. As David Barr, spokesperson for the FDIC, points out, “a vast majority of community banks remain well-rated and exhibit satisfactory corporate governance programs and compliance management systems.”.

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ACH fraud: Lessons for AML programs from a recent court case

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District Court case in Virginia. A robust model validation program to independently review these settings should be part of the compliance program and your institution’s model risk management. The plaintiff is a construction company that fell victim to ACH fraud initiated by business email compromise.

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When One State’s Tax-Exempt Necessity Is Another’s High-Tax Discretionary Purchase

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Laws enabling remote sales taxes mean retailers must now navigate each state’s policies, so they are no longer able to dodge compliance expenses and shield their consumers by lacking physical presences in states that tax these items. NorthShore’s sales tax compliance costs wipe out approximately 1 percent of its sales revenue, Greenberg said.

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Trust, but Verify

Independent Banker

Audit to check and balance the compliance management process. While the saying irritated the Russians to distraction, the phrase can be a useful reminder for the essential role that effective auditing plays in the compliance process. In compliance management, the process is only as effective as the bank’s efforts to.

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Vigilance Throughout

Independent Banker

New BSA guidance reinforces having an appropriate ‘culture of compliance’. Community bank compliance professionals know three things about effective compliance management: It starts at the top. As a result, most compliance officers were likely not surprised by the August 2014 “Advisory to U.S. By Mary Thorson.