Abrigo

DECEMBER 5, 2023

AML Compliance Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer Hiring a Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer for a financial institution involves looking for a unique experience level and skillset that ensures compliance with the BSA and related regulations. This includes training staff on BSA/AML policies and fostering a culture of compliance.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Advice from a former credit union BSA Officer A former compliance officer offers considerations for creating a successful and compliant AML program at your credit union. Watch webinar Takeaway 1 Recent FinCEN consent orders show that weak compliance programs are coming under more scrutiny, especially at gap institutions.

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Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2023

Share these reports on AML activities to inform directors Reporting to the board on AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation. Why regular reports matter Board reporting on AML compliance activities BSA Officers have a lot of responsibilities. Reporting should represent the risk-based approach to AML/CFT compliance.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

WATCH NOW Takeaway 1 Reduce stress and mitigate financial and compliance impacts Takeaway 2 AML employee succession plans should be “living” documents. Planning now will mitigate the compliance risk from turnover and reduce stress for you and your AML program during times of change. Keep plans relevant.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 31, 2023

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. You might also like this resource, "Customer due diligence checklist."

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Advice from a former credit union BSA Officer A former compliance officer offers considerations for creating a successful and compliant AML program at your credit union. Watch webinar Takeaway 1 Recent FinCEN consent orders show that weak compliance programs are coming under more scrutiny, especially at gap institutions.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Culture of compliance is crucial to BSA/AML programs Culture of compliance within the BSA/AML framework is not new and was first introduced by FinCEN in 2014. Takeaway 2 Poor culture of compliance will result in shortcomings in a financial institution's BSA/AML program. A strong culture of compliance is crucial.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

To enhance the training of its employee associates, Walmart is investing in virtual reality (VR) to help employees experience retail situations like the Black Friday rush. The idea was to give every associate access to the same training that department managers and managers have access to at the Walmart U.S.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Walmart has announced it’s expanding it virtual reality (VR) employee training and development program to its more than 1 million associates in the U.S. Walmart will use VR to train associates in three areas: new technology, soft skills (such as empathy and customer service) and compliance. “We

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Abrigo

AUGUST 22, 2019

Ongoing training is at the very heart of a satisfactory Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) compliance program in financial institutions. And beyond those events, it can be tricky to find affordable training that doesn’t require a costly new membership or subscription. 5 in Richmond, Virginia Oct. Fraud Prevention.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2019

With third-party due diligence and supply chain security as increasingly critical components of organizations’ procurement operations, compliance executives are finding important positions in their firms’ purchasing processes. ” Organizations must do more with less, and they must do it quickly, he continued.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Takeaway 1 Effective AML/CFT programs require ongoing training to keep AML and fraud staff compliant. Training materials for anti-money laundering & fraud professionals. Training materials for anti-money laundering & fraud professionals. Ongoing training is vital for an effective AML/CFT program.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 7, 2023

Assessing and preparing for staffing needs AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation for financial institutions. Making plans in case of shortages and being proactive by cross-training employees can help. Here are several tips for keeping your AML program running smoothly when staffing needs arise.

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Abrigo

MAY 22, 2019

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. Financial institutions have the tools needed to ensure a sound OFAC Compliance Program thanks to this new guidance.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2019

Security and compliance are also vital components in ensuring that payments are delivered safely and without delay. In her view, financial institutions are indeed coming together to share common compliance concerns, and in doing so, are working openly to create innovative solutions and put the pieces together.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Automated invoice processing provides a solution by leveraging advanced data extraction and processing capabilities, to identify and classify the fees, ensuring compliance and transparency. This results in stronger supplier relationships, enhanced compliance and audit, and timely payments. What is Automated Invoice Processing?

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Perficient

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Automated invoice processing provides a solution by leveraging advanced data extraction and processing capabilities, to identify and classify the fees, ensuring compliance and transparency. This results in stronger supplier relationships, enhanced compliance and audit, and timely payments. What is Automated Invoice Processing?

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PYMNTS

JULY 8, 2019

and compliance teams would manually check onboarding customers to make sure their records were clear. Wiping out the manual process and handling compliance in an automated fashion can propel companies forward,” Meier said. A client who passed through compliance checks on day one might not be compliant on day 500, for example.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Takeaway 2 BSA pillars and board training are some topics found in Abrigo's top blogs for FinCrime professionals. Cybercrime, sanctions compliance, and cryptocurrency troubles are bound to be trends for anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) and fraud professionals to track in the coming months.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

He explained that the cloud can help FIs swiftly respond to compliance and security challenges during the pandemic. The Cloud And Compliance Challenges. Coming back to ‘What is the compliance aspect?’ at least for Germany and Europe, the regulation is well-defined [for banks],” Schmidt said.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Data Discovery enables businesses to identify sensitive data that will require specific regulatory compliance measures. Accutive said that the combination of both solutions supports organizations’ data protection compliance and security needs under GDPR , HIPAA and other data protection regulations.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Takeaway 3 Credit analysts need training to understand the working capital cycle, look for hidden risks, and be aware of accounting changes. Develop talent Train and educate credit administration staff Credit analysts are the backbone of any credit process, yet their education and training are often overlooked or underprioritized.

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BankInovation

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Where and how should financial institutions start the compliance automation process? Bank Automation News spoke with Pam Perdue, chief compliance officer at the $1.5 billion Heritage Southeast Bank for the answer, and found that it hinges on standardization and employee training.

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Perficient

JUNE 26, 2020

DevOps teams routinely deal with the most sensitive needs of an organization: security, governance, and compliance. Governance and Compliance: Forty-four percent of mature DevOps practices have integrated automated OSS governance into their software development lifecycles (SDLC), reducing the need for manual intervention.

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ForwardBanker

AUGUST 21, 2018

For those of us who work in Corporate America, whether it be at a financial institution or any other company, ethics and compliance training is a familiar, and often mundane, part of our job responsibilities. Training historically has been designed to ‘check the boxes’ and provide the required information but rarely does it engage the.

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Perficient

MARCH 30, 2023

For example, as a start, companies should leverage the cloud for initiatives surrounding verification methods, access security, and anti-phishing training. Compliance Financial services institutions must be hypervigilant regarding where customer data is located, who has data access, and how data is managed in a cloud environment.

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Perficient

MARCH 15, 2022

These evaluations are based upon on-site examinations performed by OCC-trained staff that are conducted every other year, and they assess an institution’s performance in helping to meet the specific credit needs of the communities they serve. This review process can take weeks for small banks and sometimes months for larger banks.

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Abrigo

JUNE 2, 2021

Want more BSA training and articles emailed to you? Does it address a “culture of compliance”? Have all employees received BSA training within the past 12 months? Has the board of directors received training during the past 12 months? Is training designed uniquely for each employee role? Culture of compliance.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Takeaway 1 BSA and fraud functions have historically been siloed, and IT has been external to compliance. Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and fraud functions have historically been siloed within financial institutions' structures in the compliance world. They don’t have that knowledge, training, or background. BSA Training.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Name screening for sanctions compliance Understand regulatory expectations surrounding name screening and the best lists for your risk-based AML program. But they should pay close attention to each PEP to ensure sanctions compliance. Explore FAQs and best practices for Russian sanctions compliance at your institution.

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SWBC's LenderHub

MARCH 7, 2022

Are you 100% sure that your employees have the necessary compliance and regulatory training in order to mitigate the risk of fines and to protect your financial institution and its borrowers?

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2017

if they find themselves out of compliance with the data protection rules. Small businesses could face regulatory fines for non-compliance, which could be as high a 4 percent of a business’ total turnover and a maximum of more than $24 million. Reports in SmallBusiness.co.uk Thursday (Dec.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 25, 2022

As we will discuss, the timing of the Consent Order indicates that even when regulators permit crypto activities by financial institutions, they remain cautious, particularly as to BSA/AML compliance. Although the Consent Order in effect reiterates, point by point, the need to comply with the basics of any BSA/AML compliance plan (i.e.,

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PYMNTS

MAY 15, 2018

Israch said he was surprised to find so many organizations were not validating tax info in a compliant manner, considering the current compliance regime. The IRS is hiring and training more than 3,000 agents to enforce its Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act ( FATCA ).

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Institutions must create a strong culture of compliance. Creating a Culture of Compliance. One of the more important takeaways from 2019 is that all institutions, regardless of size or risk profile, must have a strong culture of compliance, as directed by FinCEN’s advisory in 2014. Looking back to strengthen your BSA program.

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ABA Community Banking

JUNE 13, 2023

The latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast features the winners of ABA's Distinguished Service Awards for Risk and Compliance. The post Podcast: Perspectives from two bank risk and compliance leaders appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A robust model validation program to independently review these settings should be part of the compliance program and your institution’s model risk management. However, AML system optimization , or parameter tuning, is critical for monitoring to be risk-based and the most effective for your FI’s market, products, and customer or member base.

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