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Buying into AML risks in real estate

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Key Takeaways Real estate markets are vulnerable to money laundering and fraud because of their transaction size and appreciation over time. Regulations such as Geographic Targeting Order updates help identify AML risks by requiring identification for certain real estate purchases.

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Top 10 Regulatory Hot Topics for 2022 – What AML Professionals Need to Know

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Experts weigh in on regulatory hot topics for 2022 Review these 10 insights into what regulators are looking for in 2022 to help your financial institution pass exams with flying colors. Takeaway 1 Regulators have increased their focus on BSA in the first quarter of 2022, and the crisis in Ukraine will put OFAC in the spotlight.

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Top 10 Regulatory Topics NBFIs Should Prepare for in 2022

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Expert insights on 10 regulatory topics that NBFIs should consider this year Review this list of what regulators are looking for in 2022 to help your NBFI pass exams with flying colors. Takeaway 3 NBFIs should review common deficiencies in AML programs that regulators are citing and fix issues before their next audit or exam.

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What Grubhub, Uber Can Teach CUs About Loyalty And Rewards

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In the November Credit Union Tracker , PYMNTS explores the latest in the world of CUs, including new Congressional regulations, partnerships between CUSOs and technology providers, and the new generation of cybersecurity threats. Another CU issue currently awaiting federal regulation is legalized marijuana.

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Report: Address Verification APIs Fix eTailers’ Last-Mile Problem

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Merchants and other online services must be sure these processes are also secure, however, especially as fraud attempts have continued to climb. based Bank of Hawaii has announced it will be expanding its onboarding solutions to allow new customers in Guam, Palau and Saipan to sign up for its services.

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FinCEN reissues real estate Geographic Targeting Orders

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While title insurance companies are required to collect and report data on covered transactions, regulators expect financial institutions to have procedures in place to detect these transactions. BSA Rules and Regulation. BSA Rules and Regulation. BSA Rules and Regulation. Fraud Prevention. keep me informed.