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The Big Spike In ‘CEO Fraud’

PYMNTS

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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6 ways to safeguard your AML program against surprise staffing needs

Abrigo

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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Collaboration Key To Combat Corporate Financial Reporting Fraud

PYMNTS

A new report from the Anti-Fraud Collaboration identifies where corporates should begin when looking to safeguard their data and deploy a cybersecurity strategy. Announcing the report Thursday (March 16), the Anti-Fraud Collaboration said a focus on complex accounting areas is critical to an effective cybersecurity strategy.

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Expected changes at CFPB under new leadership highlighted in Ballard Spahr webinar

CFPB Monitor

The webinar looked at the changes that the CFPB is likely to undergo under the leadership of Messrs. Uejio and Chopra during his tenure as CFPB Director, Mr. Uejio’s prior experience at the CFPB has allowed him to become well-versed not only in operational issues such as personnel and budget but also as to policy issues.

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De-risking your SARs: Building SAR relationship exit strategies into your AML/CFT program

Abrigo

Wouldn’t life be easier if every AML program had a policy stating that after a certain number of SARs have been filed on the same customer or member, the institution can end the banking relationship? Ask your board or executive leadership to consider the following: What is their tolerance for certain types of risk?

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Hot Topics: How to Prepare for Your Next BSA Exam

Abrigo

The following six areas are critical when developing your exam planning: BSA/OFAC Policy integration. Are procedures in line with BSA Policy requirements? Does it include or have a separate OFAC Policy? This includes compliance from top, to middle, to frontline leadership. Clearly defined procedures. Conclusion.

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Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer

Abrigo

Leadership and management: Leading and effectively managing a compliance team is a significant part of the role. This includes training staff on BSA/AML policies and fostering a culture of compliance. You might also like this webinar , "Pros and cons of combining BSA and fraud departments."

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