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6 Reasons Financial Institutions Are Embracing Risk and Regulation Tactics

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Legal Obligations and Regulatory Frameworks It is well-known that financial institutions operate within a complex web of laws and regulations. Banks can better insulate themselves from economic downturns and unforeseen shocks by conducting thorough risk assessments and adhering to regulatory guidelines.

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Prevent pig butchering scams: Safeguarding against investment fraud

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Avoid fraud losses from pig butchering scams FinCrime professionals looking to prevent pig butchering scams in the age of cryptocurrency can follow these steps to tighten security. Takeaway 1 Investment fraud schemes known as pig butchering scams contributed to $3.3 billion in fraud losses in 2022. billion in 2021.

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EU To Examine German Regulators’ Oversight Of Wirecard

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union’s (EU) financial watchdog, plans to examine how German regulators handled oversight of Wirecard AG , the collapsed payments company that is facing a series of criminal allegations. ESMA said they will conclude the inquiry by the end of October.

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Global Payments: Taking A Personalized Approach To Fighting Fraud

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Regulators are passing stricter policies, as well as cracking down on anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC) and sanctions noncompliance. The Reserve Bank of India recently released guidelines outlining an approved method that private companies could use for conducting KYC checks online by using videos.

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6 ways to safeguard your AML program against surprise staffing needs

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Assessing and preparing for staffing needs AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation for financial institutions. By performing a thorough staffing assessment of your AML and fraud teams, you understand the resource needs to meet all quality and regulatory expectations.

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Compliance In The Clouds: How The Pandemic Is Affecting Banks' Cloud-Native Futures

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Banks in the EU have been racing to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ) and the revised Payment Services Directive ( PSD2 ) since both measures were enacted in 2018. FIs in Fidor’s native Germany should by now be familiar with the standards set by GDPR, PSD2 and other regulations aimed at online banking.

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Report: Purported COVID-19 Vaccines Hit Dark Web

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Criminals seeking to exploit unmet demand for the COVID-19 vaccine are selling doses – many presumably fake – on the "dark web," the portion of the internet dominated by merchants who operate beyond easy reach of law enforcement agencies, the Financial Times reported on Friday (Dec.

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