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Lessons Learned From the Fourth United States Bank Failure of 2023

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Background On Friday, July 28, Heartland Tri-State Bank of Elkhart became the fourth U.S. Heartland Tri-State began operations in 1985 under the name First National Bank of Elkhart. bank to fail this year.

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Avoiding AML compliance penalties – Tips from a former regulator

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Understanding AML compliance and regulatory expectations. AML compliance is not for the faint of heart. Takeaway 3 Be your champion and fight for whatever is necessary to instill a culture of compliance. A culture of compliance AML compliance Having a solid culture of compliance is critical to avoiding AML penalties.

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The United States May License Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Exchanges

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The Acting Comptroller of the Currency of the United States, Keith Noreika, has stated that he is considering imposing a nationwide licensing program for cryptocurrency exchanges, similar to the licensing program recently enacted in Japan.

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10 NBFI AML Compliance Essentials

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What NBFIs Should Know About Their AML Programs NBFI AML compliance requirements are top of mind in today's regulatory environment. NBFIs’ AML compliance requirements. But what about the NBFI compliance factor, particularly Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering (BSA/AML) compliance? DOWNLOAD .

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The AMLA and a Culture of Compliance – More Critical Than Ever

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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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How Nearshore Software Development Can Still Work in Highly Regulated Industries

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While compliance with industry-specific regulations may dictate that certain work must remain within the United States, companies within financial services, healthcare, and government can still benefit from utilizing nearshore resources strategically. Compliance Considerations. Traceability. Experience.

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

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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.