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Avoiding AML compliance penalties – Tips from a former regulator

Abrigo

Despite their size, this Miami credit union still took on giant risks that, according to FinCEN, exposed the United States financial system to significant opportunities for money laundering and terrorist financing. With only $4 million in assets and five employees, this fine was detrimental to the viability of the small credit union.

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Treasury seeks comments on digital assets, including opportunities and risks for consumers

CFPB Monitor

leadership in the global financial system and economic competitiveness; financial inclusion; and responsible innovation.” Protection of United States and global financial stability and the mitigation of systemic risk; c. The Order makes no substantive conclusions. Reinforcement of U.S.

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Customer Support at Abrigo Provides Peace of Mind

Abrigo

We understand the trust you put in us when you use our BSA/AML and fraud software and we make the same investment in your program’s success. Over 2,000 financial institutions are hosted in the ADC, which is independently owned by Abrigo and housed in the United States. Fraud Prevention. Fraud Trends. Learn More.

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The AMLA and a Culture of Compliance – More Critical Than Ever

Abrigo

The BSA , adopted in 1970, has not had a significant overhaul since the USA PATRIOT Act (commonly known as the Patriot Act) in 2001 in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. Fraud Prevention. Fraud Trends. Fighting Cyber-Enabled Fraud with BSA, Fraud & IT Collaboration – Video.

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E la Carte Launches New Payment Terminal That Supports Apple Pay

PYMNTS

The new PrestoPrime EMV Terminal is the successor to E la Carte’s current Presto System, which is operational every day in more than 1,800 restaurants across the United States and accepts contactless payments from Apple Pay , Android Pay and Samsung Pay. It also acts as a QR code reader and camera.

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A Hole in the Balloon Analogy: The Complex Evolution of Card Fraud in the US

Javelin Strategy & Research

As we discussed in MasterCard’s Security Matters , conventional wisdom indicates that card not present fraud will skyrocket as the United States shifts to EMV over the course of the next few years. Typically, this analysis is accompanied by analogies to balloons – as one end of the fraud “balloon” is squeezed, the rest expands.

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Equifax Names Ex-Mastercard CEO To Its Board

PYMNTS

Prior to Mastercard, he spent 20 years at Citibank, where he held several leadership positions, including managing parts of Citibank’s Consumer Financial Services business in the United States, Brazil, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.