Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing. They must not only comply with regulations aimed at protecting the safety of the FI but also those protecting the customers/members.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing. They must not only comply with regulations aimed at protecting the safety of the FI but also those protecting the customers/members.

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Abrigo

MARCH 4, 2022

Synthetic ID fraud is growing quickly and hurts FIs and customers Knowing the schemes associated with synthetic identity fraud and how criminals avoid detection can help minimize losses. Takeaway 1 Synthetic identity fraud is a growing form of identity theft in which an individual is impersonated by using stolen information.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 19, 2022

Takeaway 1 Regulators recently reminded financial institutions to have risk-based customer due diligence ( CDD ). Takeaway 2 U nderstanding a customer ' s risk profile enables appropriate policies, procedures, and processes to mitigate risk and comply with regulatory requirements. Use risk-appropriate levels and types of CDD.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

You might also like this webinar: "Detecting PPP Fraud: Optimizing Your AML Solution". Takeaway 1 To prevent the kind of fraud that plagued the Paycheck Protection Program in 2020, the SBA has put new measures in place that have created challenges. PPP fraud-prevention challenges arise. New Guidance Out. mail, Craig said.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 5, 2023

AML Compliance Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer Hiring a Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer for a financial institution involves looking for a unique experience level and skillset that ensures compliance with the BSA and related regulations. This includes training staff on BSA/AML policies and fostering a culture of compliance.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 7, 2023

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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PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

Regulators are passing stricter policies, as well as cracking down on anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC) and sanctions noncompliance. FIs in the United Arab Emirates are also looking to get ahead of fraud with improved digital KYC practices. Download the Tracker to read the Feature Story. About The Tracker.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

When considering each of the eight AML/CFT priorities FinCEN identified in 2021, banks and credit unions must evaluate the risks and incorporate them into their policies and procedures to meet regulatory expectations. Domestic terrorists, known as domestic violent extremists (DVEs), operate primarily within the U.S. or internationally.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2019

While our industry is accustomed to cryptocurrencies operating 24/7/365 (like email), fiat currencies have for the most part remained shackled to ‘banking hours’ or ‘business hours.’ The current policy is a non-policy.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 3, 2024

While many think of trade, commerce, and cultural exchange when considering this region, ignoring the undertow of illicit activities is impossible—the border remains a hotspot for drug trafficking, illegal arms trade, human trafficking, and smuggling operations, necessitating vigilant scrutiny and transaction monitoring within the U.S.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2021

But reaching a broader range of consumers, accommodating their payment preferences, and satisfying regulatory and tax issues in unfamiliar territory introduces a host of new operational challenges for these companies. Retailers are entering new markets at a time when regulations are becoming more complex and costly, not less.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2018

The deputy chief of Iran’s central bank was dismissed from the position and arrested as part of the government’s crackdown on financial fraud, according to reports in The News Tribune on Sunday (Aug. President Hassan Rouhani has replaced the central bank’s governor as part of other efforts to combat fraud, reports said.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Facebook’s Libra project has renewed focus on how cryptocurrencies are regulated, with current rules on the sector patchy and varying from country to country. The latest AMC/KYC Tracker examines current efforts to stop money laundering, fight fraud and improve customer identity authentication in the financial services space.

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FICO

JANUARY 5, 2023

Policy Predictions for Financial Services Companies. Open banking, BNPL, cybersecurity and AI will all be under the microscope for regulators and policymakers, but not all areas will see major action in 2023. regulators take a major step in addressing the emerging open banking landscape. Four 2023 U.S. FICO Admin.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 31, 2020

The necessity of such regulations is undeniable, however, as lagging data standards leave businesses and consumers open to fraud and boost frustration regarding the speed of digital transactions. It also posted a “do not sell my info” button on its site in addition to its policy change. Sixty-three percent of U.S.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 10, 2021

None of the changes represent new information but rather address specific customers that may need more attention within policies, procedures, and processes due to a higher risk for money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit activity. Remember, regulators use this instruction manual when they conduct an examination.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 31, 2023

Takeaway 2 Banks should be proactive in understanding fraud trends and FinCEN priorities to prepare for future rulemaking. The next expected rulemaking will revise FinCEN’s customer due diligence (CDD) rule to bring current regulations in line with the first two rules. billion to fraud in 2021, a 70% increase over the prior year.

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Abrigo

APRIL 6, 2022

Takeaway 2 The change includes an obligation to inform regulators of a “notification incident” ASAP and no later than 36 hours after a reportable event occurs. Background Historically, the federal banking regulators required financial institutions to file two types of reports for certain cybersecurity incidents.

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Abrigo

MAY 20, 2022

The CAMELS rating is a measure of a financial institution’s risk based on an evaluation and rating of six essential components of its financial condition and operations. Earnings: The quality, trend, and sustainability of the net profits from a financial institution’s operations. What regulators look for in top-down guidance.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Takeaway 1 Loan modifications training, automating processes, and updating policies and procedures can help prepare organizations for change. Takeaway 3 Utilize regulatory guidance to understand regulators' expectations, which are likely to include consistent stress testing. Get to know regulator expectations and priorities.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 14, 2019

and challenging monetary policy, which contributed to an overall decline in corporate confidence. Both corporates and banks have said Know Your Customer ( KYC ) regulations are their most pressing compliance concerns, with nearly three-quarters of businesses with more than $1 billion in revenues pointing to KYC as their top challenge.

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Abrigo

MARCH 22, 2023

Understanding trade-based money laundering Addressing the FinCEN priorities in your AML/CFT policy means knowing what steps to take to prevent trade-based money laundering and terrorism funding. Banking regulators and criminals understand TBML, so be sure your AML investigative team also does. Gain confidence in your BSA program.

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Abrigo

JUNE 10, 2020

The former Chief Operational Risk Officer was fined for insufficient action on AML program deficiencies and staffing issues. The regulators don’t care what your budget is,” Luttrell says. Adequately staffed and risk-focused AML resources with good documentation are critical. The recent $450,000 fine of U.S. Get adequate resources.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Takeaway 2 Fraud prevention, AML, and IT must communicate regularly and cross-monitor for cybercrime threats. Takeaway 3 Fraud monitoring software and other preventative measures can help financial institutions protect themselves against cyber attacks. . Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? Monitoring Cybercrime.

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Abrigo

JULY 19, 2021

Key Priority: Human Trafficking and Human Smuggling Among FinCEN's first list of key priorities for AML/CFT policy is deterring human trafficking/human smuggling. Human smuggling activities also intersect with the financial system at many points during the operation, although the data is less clear since the crime is often undetected.

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Abrigo

APRIL 25, 2023

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? A different department, such as deposit operations, may process the account closure.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 20, 2021

Transnational Organized Crime Reaches Far and Is Growing One of FinCEN's first priorities for AML/CFT policy is to combat transnational organized crime (TOC). The FBI explains TOC groups are “self-perpetuating associations of individuals who operate, wholly or in part, by illegal means and irrespective of geography.” Fraud Trends.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Takeaway 1 Risk tied to consumer lending compliance has been elevated as a result of the pandemic and associated operating challenges. In some cases, those operational challenges posed elevated risk to consumers, the CFPB said. Major consumer loan compliance regulations. You might also like this webinar, "Consumer Lending 101.".

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Abrigo

MAY 24, 2023

“Without full access to the banking and payments system, legal cannabis businesses are forced to operate in the shadows,” said Sen. As such, companies are forced to operate in a cash-only model, which can result in robbery, money laundering, and organized crime. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, in the same hearing.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 15, 2019

The latest data shows regulators have ordered 51 “skilled persons’ reports” in the 2018-19 financial year, a 16 percent increase over last year. Regulators have been increasingly using these reviews to crack down on companies where there is a higher risk of money laundering activities,” said Fiona Raistrick, a BDO partner.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Ride-hailing app company Uber, which made news when it covered up a huge data breach that exposed roughly 600,000 driver’s license numbers, could face investigations by regulators around the globe. 22), regulators in the U.K., According to a report in Fortune published Wednesday (Nov. Meanwhile, in the U.K., were impacted by it.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Back then, FinTechs asked for forgiveness instead of permission, rushing headlong into markets, disrupting them and operating in newly invented spheres of finance that regulators barely understood. It’s ushering in a new era of regulation and compliance – and there will be ramifications. Now, they’re laying down the law.

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Celent Banking

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDSF) is one step closer to releasing cyber security regulations aided by the largest security hacking breach in history, against JP Morgan Chase. The timing will undoubtedly put pressure on regulators to push through strong regulation. Data governance and classification.

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Abrigo

APRIL 7, 2022

Today’s financial marketplace is challenged by increasing regulation, high expectations for fast and mobile financial services, and new fintech companies joining the already competitive arena. In a perfect merger, both banks are compliant, risk-based, and consistent with each other’s policies and procedures. BSA Rules and Regulation.

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Finer Points

MAY 29, 2014

Operation Choke Point is a U.S. Department of Justice-led joint effort with federal regulators designed to choke off access to banking services by businesses engaged in fraudulent or otherwise illegal activities. The public policy end was to protect Americans by driving seedy, fraud-laden businesses out of business.

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PYMNTS

MAY 10, 2016

But Tungsten Head of Compliance Lucy Ashdown offered her take on the company’s research to discuss why FinServ firms might be seeing more invoice fraud than other industries. officials to combat fraud, Ashdown also discussed who carries the torch of responsibility when it comes to fighting this kind of security lapse in the enterprise.

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