Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Takeaway 2 Participation in BaaS models, staffing changes, poor training, and failure to reassess policies post-pandemic are risk factors for credit unions Takeaway 3 Compliance officers should always be thinking about how BSA, AML, and fraud concerns impact their credit union and , ultimately , their members. FinCEN assessed a $1.5

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Takeaway 2 Participation in BaaS models, staffing changes, poor training, and failure to reassess policies post-pandemic are risk factors for credit unions Takeaway 3 Compliance officers should always be thinking about how BSA, AML, and fraud concerns impact their credit union and , ultimately , their members. FinCEN assessed a $1.5

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Abrigo

JUNE 13, 2022

Elder fraud prevention and education Learn strategies for recognizing and reporting elder fraud and exploitation. . Takeaway 1 Elder abuse, exploitation and fraud continue to rise as the baby boomer generation ages. Takeaway 3 Education and reporting are key to preventing this type of fraud, so know your state's policies. .

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Government-benefits fraud runs at about 10 percent even during normal times, but now that the pandemic has exponentially increased U.S. I think bad actors and fraudsters always follow the money,” Elizabeth Cronan , vice president of government relations at geolocation-based fraud prevention firm GeoGuard recently told PYMNTS. . “I

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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, 2020

Key Takeaways COVID-19-related fraud are not new typologies; they just have a new spin. Adjusting your velocity scenarios can help detect money mule scams and check fraud. . COVID-19-related fraud schemes are escalating at an alarming rate. How can your transaction monitoring system detect trending COVID-19 related fraud?

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Abrigo

AUGUST 19, 2020

Key Takeaways BSA officers need to stay aware of emerging fraud trends that are a result of the pandemic. Consider a risk-based lookback for your PPP portfolio to fight fraud. COVID-19-related fraud schemes are escalating at an alarming rate. How can your transaction monitoring system detect trending COVID-19 related fraud?

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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

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

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. Ongoing changes help.

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Accenture

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

These include: regulation and monetary policy, consumer protection, fraud and Anti-Money Laundering (AML), the national economic outlook, the financial sector’s outlook (for international agencies and global regulators), emerging technologies and innovation (for….

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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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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

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

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Consumers and businesses have been moving online in recent years, and regulators from the European Union to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have worked to keep up with this migration. The pandemic is dramatically altering how merchants can transact, which data they can store and where they can store it, however.

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Payments Source

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Unintentional friendly fraud happens more often as a result of poor consumer and poor issuer (bank) education, and a lack of consistently applied policies, according to Monica Eaton-Cardone, COO of Chargebacks 911.

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American Banker

APRIL 30, 2024

A 50% growth in losses from check fraud last year is pushing bankers in Illinois to ask regulators for a joint supervisory guidance and tougher enforcement of large banks' "know your customer" compliance.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2019

And the United Kingdom’s National Liberal Party (NLP) has posted what it believes is the only coherent policy regarding cryptocurrencies. The current policy is a non-policy. .’ SEN is an important step toward changing this,” Joshua Rawlins, managing director of financial operations at Gemini, wrote in a blog post.

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Abrigo

MARCH 7, 2022

Experts weigh in on regulatory hot topics for 2022 Review these 10 insights into what regulators are looking for in 2022 to help your financial institution pass exams with flying colors. Takeaway 1 Regulators have increased their focus on BSA in the first quarter of 2022, and the crisis in Ukraine will put OFAC in the spotlight.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 4, 2021

Survey: Top Challenges and Trends for BSA/AML Professionals Abrigo's 2021 FinCrime survey benchmarks obstacles and trends for BSA/AML and fraud professionals. Takeaway 2 Banking cannabis-related businesses and cryptocurrency are two hot topics in the BSA/AML and fraud space. Want to see more results from the 2021 FinCrime Survey?

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PYMNTS

MARCH 18, 2019

Authenticating.com is working to combat identity fraud by combining different solutions to securely automate and outsource identity verification and fraud prevention as a service. billion in losses due to cybercrime, with various forms of identity fraud topping the list.

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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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Insights on Business

MAY 6, 2019

Payment fraud detection has always had a bit more latitude than its counterparts in anti-money laundering, customer due diligence and even trade surveillance compliance. Unlike the latter areas, fraud prevention is an area not as heavily governed by regulations or specific rules of what a financial institution should or should not allow.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2017

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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Abrigo

JANUARY 17, 2024

Policies that promote the employment of former trafficking victims can help end cycles of trafficking, as well. Supporting organizations that help rehabilitate victims of trafficking is another way banks can make a difference.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Provide information about the financial institution’s business policies and practices only if necessary for a complete understanding of the suspicious activity. Be sure to keep up to date with FinCEN regulations and guidance. It is essential to remember your audience when writing your SAR narrative.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2020

Valdis Dombrovskis , the European Union’s (EU) executive vice-president in charge of financial services policy, said Wirecard’s collapse threatens investor trust in the EU, the newspaper reported. We need to clarify what went wrong.”. A mid-July deadline for a reply from ESMA has been set, he added.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2018

Oversight Systems has updated its Insights On Demand software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to provide managers with quicker ways to identify expense report fraud. businesses lose $1 billion every year due to employee expense fraud. The solutions help companies remain compliant with regulations like the U.S.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Facebook , which has been under fire for months over data scandals, expressed openness to new regulation. According to a report in Reuters citing Facebook’s public policy manager Karim Palant, the executive said the social media giant is “open to meaningful regulation.” His comments came following calls by lawmakers in the U.K.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

19) warned that Authorized Push Payment (APP) fraud is on the rise. Push payment fraud occurs when a business or individual is coaxed into sending money for seemingly legitimate invoices when a scammer requests payment. are exploring the use of artificial intelligence to intervene in cases of APP fraud, they said.

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CFPB Monitor

JULY 26, 2022

A Delaware federal court has refused to dismiss a class action complaint filed against a credit union that alleges the credit union violated Regulation E and the Delaware Consumer Fraud Act (CFA) even though the credit union’s overdraft opt-in notice tracked the language in the Regulation E model notice. In Miller v. 12 C.F.R.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Facebook could face coordinated regulation by nine countries after chief executive Mark Zuckerberg refused to be questioned by an international committee on fake news. According to a report in the Financial Times , members of parliament from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Latvia, Singapore, France, Belgium and the U.K.

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Abrigo

MAY 9, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially increased the need for fraud detection across the country, with hard dollar losses keeping financial organizations on their toes. A recent and notable consent order shows the dangers of turning to an unqualified or inept third-party institution to perform some or all BSA/AML duties to meet regulations.

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American Banker

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Alabama-based bank loosened its funds availability policy in 2022 as part of an effort to give customers early access to their paychecks. "We We opened the door too wide, bad people came rushing in, and we didn't close the door timely enough," Regions' CFO said.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2020

The government’s policy and its regulations should be well known before enforcement happens, the policy said. Tanvi Ratna, CEO of Policy 4.0, said that national policy might not be enough in terms of crypto regulation. . “We

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

One of AMLA's primary objectives is for financial institutions to spend time doing what is truly necessary for detecting criminal activity and not spin their wheels with policies and procedures on tasks that bring no benefit to law enforcement. financial institutions. Much is at stake when a business anywhere puts its reputation at risk."

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Abrigo

MARCH 11, 2022

Expert insights on 10 regulatory topics that NBFIs should consider this year Review this list of what regulators are looking for in 2022 to help your NBFI pass exams with flying colors. Takeaway 3 NBFIs should review common deficiencies in AML programs that regulators are citing and fix issues before their next audit or exam.

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