Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This blog was co-authored by Perficient Risk and Regulatory CoE Member: Alicia Lawrence The announcement of significant amendments to the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) regulations on December 1, 2023, represents a pivotal moment for entities operating within New York’s financial sector.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This blog was co-authored by Perficient Risk and Regulatory CoE Member: Alicia Lawrence Perficient’s Risk and Regulatory Center of Excellence (CoE) remains at the forefront of evolving financial rules and regulations, ensuring readiness to tackle emerging challenges and safeguard financial institutions and its customers.

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Perficient

APRIL 2, 2021

The agencies collectively announced a request for information (RFI) to gain input from stakeholders including financial institutions, trade associations, and consumer groups. Finally, views are sought for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including those related to consumer protection. Credit Decisions. Cybersecurity.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 12, 2022

On July 29, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) released Draft Amendments to its Cyber Security Regulations. The Amendments, if adopted, would further regulatory trends and impose important new requirements on covered entities. The Amendments contain three significant changes relating to ransomware.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2020

seeks to reinstate its license to provide ride-hailing services in London after a suspension, the city’s transportation regulator will leave the decision up to a judge. Bloomberg News reported that Transport for London (TfL) will stay neutral and let the court decide whether Uber can operate in its biggest European market.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Regulation is perhaps the strongest driver of Lithuania’s FinTech-friendly environment. Particularly amid the continuing uncertainty surrounding Brexit, FinTechs are turning to Lithuania to retain their European footholds and operate in a country that supports their innovative ambitions. Resuming Operations.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Built on the back of Regulation Crowdfunding under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, Miventure operates as a funding portal to connect SMBs with unaccredited investors, a relatively new paradigm for SMBs used to turning to traditional banks or venture capitalists to back their companies.

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PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2020

Zomato, an India-based food delivery startup, is reportedly being investigated by regulators for its purchase of Uber Eats India, which could be seen as violating the nation’s anti-competitive rules, sources told MoneyControl.com. We have received similar information requests in the past on other transactions we have undertaken.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 22, 2019

Thirty-four percent of businesses are using IoT in their operations, according to a recent study, and 70 percent of that group have moved beyond pilot testing to actual adoption. With increased adoption, though, comes a need for improved regulations, and both the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and U.S.

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Cisco

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It is an update to the 2004 Operations book, and links the different processes of Architecture, Infrastructure, and Operations (AIO) into a cohesive framework for auditors to assess. In this booklet the FFIEC discusses the principles and practices for IT and operations, as well as processes for addressing risk respective to IT systems.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2019

In the January PSD2 Tracker , PYMNTS examines how money movement and data flow are getting an upgrade with PSD2, as well as how the upcoming SCA regulation is bound to affect user authentication. Despite GDPR coming into effect a full six months ago, 50 percent of European merchants still aren’t compliant with the regulation.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2020

The bulk of this value is driven by savings and operational efficiencies, as AI could cut costs for banks by reducing the human error that occurs in payments and other operations. Artificial intelligence (AI) is also driving payments innovations, with a study finding that it could add $1.2

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2020

4), Dutch antitrust regulators have been looking at the company – specifically into Apple’s Pay’s near-field communications (NFC) operability. Per the Dutch regulators: They’ll seek to investigate “whether limiting the payment apps’ access to NFC communication reduces the users’ freedom of choice.”

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Earlier this week, the CFPB issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding an assessment of the significant amendments to the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act rules, known as Regulation C, adopted in October 2015 and subsequently revised in several additional rulemakings (the “HMDA Rule”).

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CFPB Monitor

JUNE 2, 2022

In a surprising development, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) published proposed amendments to the CCPA regulations recently. The proposed amendments—which in effect are the draft CPRA regulations—were issued without advance notice, ahead of the schedule previously announced by the CPPA. .

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PYMNTS

JUNE 25, 2020

In today’s top news, Wirecard files for insolvency, and New York proposes easing regulations for cryptocurrency licenses. New York To Ease Cryptocurrency Regulations. plans to offer a Samsung Pay Card that will operate like a digital wall for customers. Wirecard Files For Insolvency, Seeks Court Protection.

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2020

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union’s (EU) financial watchdog, plans to examine how German regulators handled oversight of Wirecard AG , the collapsed payments company that is facing a series of criminal allegations. ESMA said they will conclude the inquiry by the end of October.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 9, 2020

The EU enacted open banking rules in 2018, inspiring regulators worldwide to reconsider how they were transacting funds or transmitting data. The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on daily business has generated new questions surrounding these initiatives that regulators are now scrambling to answer. and the EU. Australia and Canada.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 16, 2020

The headline statement is that crypto firms have traditionally operated in a regulatory environment that might charitably be likened to the “Wild West.” In addition, any firms that carry out crypto asset related activity within the scope of the FCA’s regulations must register with the authority before conducting business.

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Abrigo

JUNE 12, 2023

A regulatory baseline Benefits to adopting the model money transmitter act framework Money transmitters are regulated at the state level, and the absence of a standardized licensing and regulatory framework across states can lead to consistency and challenges for money transmitters. alone, handling $6 trillion in payments.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

increased regulation over content delivered online through platforms may be on the horizon. This past week, Britain’s federal government said its media regulator, known as Ofcom, would be given new oversight to monitor and regulate material posted on the web by companies such as Facebook, Google and Twitter. In the U.K.,

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Perficient

MAY 15, 2023

Additionally, maintaining clear, comprehensive data systems promotes business ethics and adherence to laws and regulations enforced by regulatory bodies. Want to learn more about financial services industry-specific considerations for improving operational efficiency through data optimization?

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Takeaway 2 Readers in 2023 were most interested in getting information about preparing for exams, learning about stress testing, and seeing how peers manage loan review. Indeed, regulators and management alike focused on these risks more and more in 2023 following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and repeated rate hikes.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 25, 2021

In just his first full week as CFPB Director, the CFPB sent orders to six technology platforms offering payment services directing them to provide information to the Bureau. However, in light of the breadth of the information requested, it would not be surprising for the recipients of the orders to seek additional time to respond.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 29, 2018

In an effort to comply with local laws and regulations in China, Airbnb has announced that it will start sharing information with the Chinese government in a few days. As of March 30, the home sharing company may give Chinese authorities information “without further notice,” BuzzFeed reported.

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PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2020

Uber has been approved by the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE), Chile’s antitrust regulator, to acquire the Chilean grocery shopping app Cornershop, according to an FNE statement. Although Chile has now granted permission, Mexico regulators still have not.

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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. But what makes an exceptional BSA Officer?

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

As regulators overseeing non-banks, our goals are clear: Ensure the safety and soundness of the financial system, protect consumers and streamline the multistate experience,” said Mark Quandahl, chairman of the CSBS Emerging Payments & Innovation Task Force, in a statement.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 24, 2024

The FDIC bid process is highly confidential and typically operates within a short window before the FDIC officially closes a bank and declares a successful acquirer. On-site evaluations aren't typically an option, so bidders need to absorb and analyze this data quickly for informed decision-making.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

The Cyberspace Administration of China, the top cyber regulator in the country, dismissed a report that placed it in last place for freedom of press. The Chinese internet’s rapid buildout during the last 20 years is proof that it allows the free flow of ideas and information, Ren claimed. “We It ranked last out of 65.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Positive Aspects of AI in Financial Services As noted by the OCC, advances in computing capacity, increased data availability, and improvements in analytical techniques, have significantly expanded opportunities for banks to leverage AI for risk management and operational purposes.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Often when the CFPB issues press releases, the agency has already issued non-public information requests or consent orders in the space. The objective is clear: encouraging compliance with consumer protection regulations they deem important before punitive measures are implemented broadly.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Covered banking organizations are required to provide notice to their relevant regulator in the event that a “Notification Incident” occurs. operations, including associated services, functions, and support, the failure or discontinuance of which would pose a threat to the financial stability of the United States.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 19, 2022

Takeaway 1 Regulators recently reminded financial institutions to have risk-based customer due diligence ( CDD ). Just as not all independent ATM owner or operator customers pose the same level of risk, not all independent ATM owner or operator customers are automatically at higher risk. Record-keeping.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 23, 2019

The FDIC has announced that it has entered into a settlement of the lawsuit filed against it and the OCC in 2014 by a trade group and several payday lenders challenging “Operation Choke Point” — a federal enforcement initiative involving the FDIC, OCC and other federal agencies. In July 2017, the D.C.

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Perficient

AUGUST 16, 2023

Heartland Tri-State began operations in 1985 under the name First National Bank of Elkhart. Mr. Shan Hanes, who served as the bank’s President and CEO until its closure, joined the firm in 1993 as an agricultural loan officer and Informational Technology Officer. He was promoted to President and CEO in 2008.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Following a complaint from Citizens Advice, Britain’s competition regulator might investigate financial service and telecom companies. According to the FCA, providers have to publish the information on their websites in a consistent format. The charity claims that customers were being overcharged by $5.2 billion annually.

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