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Best Practices for a Successful BSA/AML Board Training

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Takeaway 3 Set an agenda for the BSA/AML board training, covering topics like board expectations and suspicious activity reports. Internal controls, independent testing, a designated BSA Officer, training, and customer due diligence: the current pillars of BSA/AML. Board Training. Creating a BSA/AML board training program.

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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. Making plans in case of shortages and being proactive by cross-training employees can help. Identify the potential increase in time management and any potential deadlines for essential tasks.

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Change management in banks and credit unions: A key to success

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Why change management is vital for banks and credit unions Regulators promote change management to manage risk, but banks and credit unions can also achieve important benefits when they manage change. This article describes recent comments by financial regulators about managing change.

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Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer

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BSA training and experience must be extensive to meet regulatory expectations of a BSA Officer being competent and able to execute all duties effectively. Financial services experience: Practical experience in the banking or financial sector, especially in compliance, risk management, or auditing roles, is invaluable for a BSA Officer.

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The Big Spike In ‘CEO Fraud’

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As for the areas where scammers managed the biggest hits, business email compromise (BEC), confidence/romance fraud and spoofing were the top three types of crime in terms of monetary losses. BEC fraud does not respect seniority, and it pays exceedingly well.”. billion (or slightly over half) of all losses tracked in 2019.

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Avoiding AML compliance penalties – Tips from a former regulator

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FinCEN said this was done with little to no risk management program. Fight for Compliance: As a BSA officer, you must educate the Board and Senior Leadership about potential compliance concerns from risky third-party relationships. The revenue generated from this relationship made up over 90% of the credit union's annual income.

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The Corporate Transparency Act in 2023: Beneficial ownership registry updates

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Keep leadership informed on AML/CFT trends to ensure a strong culture of compliance at your financial institution. Keeping your board of directors and executive management informed on AML/CFT trends and their importance will help ensure that you have a strong culture of compliance that starts at the top.

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