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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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Is the Fed board eroding regional Fed banks' independence?

American Banker

For the better part of the past decade, the Federal Reserve Board in Washington has played a more active role in presidential searches by regional reserve banks. The shift seems to have made the system more diverse, but some argue it's at the expense of regional bank independence.

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Turmoil at Discover may make it an acquisition target

Payments Dive

Discover, hunting for a new CEO while it addresses compliance issues, might catch the eye of a large regional bank, an industry attorney said.

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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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How Regions Bank unwittingly invited a surge in check fraud

American Banker

We opened the door too wide, bad people came rushing in, and we didn't close the door timely enough," Regions' CFO said. The Alabama-based bank loosened its funds availability policy in 2022 as part of an effort to give customers early access to their paychecks. "We

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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.