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Deep Dive: How Banks Are Innovating AML Strategies In The Face of Global Fraud

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Money laundering and similar forms of fraud have become more concerning for FIs as reports of cybercrime circulate globally. dollar as their currency of choice on the black market, which means American banks must alter their anti-fraud and AML strategies — especially as regulatory fragmentation divides the U.S.

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Innovating The ATM Beyond Cash

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The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating the pace of digital innovation across the financial sector, and credit unions (CUs) are no exception. Many CUs are investing heavily in new digital technologies to help serve their members during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not all innovations are successful.

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Charles Potts: Back-office innovation

Independent Banker

Community bankers are embracing innovation like never before—with impressive results. But with so much emphasis placed on customer-facing products and technologies, innovating back-office operations can fall to the bottom of the priority list. By Charles Potts, ICBA. ICBA sees things differently.

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How the Money Transmitter Modernization Act could build a more unified future

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Since the passing of this model money transmitter act, many states have introduced or fully adopted these standardized guidelines. Encouraging innovation : Inconsistent regulations can deter fintech companies from entering certain markets.

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The Ordering Innovations Attracting Restaurant Customers

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The ongoing pandemic has hit few industries as hard as it has hit the restaurant industry, with stay-at-home guidelines and social distancing forcing many eateries to shut their doors either permanently or at least until the pandemic ends.

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Alibaba’s Ma Worries EU Regulations Will Stifle Tech Innovation

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CNBC , citing comments Ma made during the Viva Technology Conference in Paris Thursday (May 16), reported Ma said increased rules and laws hurt innovation and restrict tech companies. On the artificial intelligence (AI) front, the European Union has published guidelines to ensure technology companies are using AI ethically.

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6 Reasons Financial Institutions Are Embracing Risk and Regulation Tactics

Perficient

Banks can better insulate themselves from economic downturns and unforeseen shocks by conducting thorough risk assessments and adhering to regulatory guidelines. Regulatory risk and compliance practices act as safeguards against systemic risks that could jeopardize the financial health of institutions.