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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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Easy Ways BSA Officers Can Get Their Required Training

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21 in Houston, Texas Nov. 7 in New York, New York An additional workshop in Las Vegas, Nevada is planned for January 2020, with further details coming soon. Fraud Prevention. Cost for these regional meetings is $100, and dates and locations are: Sept. 5 in Richmond, Virginia Oct. 16 in Chicago, Illinois Oct. Learn More.

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FinCEN reissues real estate Geographic Targeting Orders

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Stay up to the date on emerging fraud trends. Fraud Prevention. New York City and Miami were the original targets under the first order in 2016. FinCEN issued guidance in 2017 for GTO responsibilities for financial institutions, and this guidance is still applicable today ( FIN-2017-A003 ). keep me informed. BSA Rules and Regulation.