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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. According to the National Association of Realtors, there were more than 106,000 real estate brokerage firms in the United States. of the United States GDP, with estimates exceeding $3.9

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FinCEN Steps up Efforts to Protect Against the Six Biggest Threats to the U.S. Financial System

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Blanco discussed the organization’s active approach toward addressing the top financial threats to our financial system, our national security, and our communities and families. FinCEN is committed to addressing compliance failures that put our financial system and national security at risk. The 12 major U.S.

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Does Trump’s Cybersecurity Platform Have A Leg To Stand On?

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Many are hoping Trump will do a better job safeguarding our nation from cybersecurity threats than his own hotel chain has fared over the years. First, the bank’s fraud system detected suspicious activity , which led to thousands of customer cards being blocked from usage. Just days later, the fraud scare actually became reality.

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