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

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On January 1, 2021, the Senate voted into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). 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.

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US Takes Top Spot In Global 5G Readiness

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However, it does struggle in two areas: mid-band spectrum and national strategy. rose from third to first in the ranks due to “quick action and visionary leadership” from policy makers, as well as the slashing of regulations and laws preventing the technology from moving forward. By the latter part of 2019, the U.S.

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FFIEC BSA Exam Manual Updates: How Do They Affect Your Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Program?

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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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Hot Topics: How to Prepare for Your Next BSA Exam

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The guidance emphasizes a risk-focused approach to examinations and refocuses the regulators to scope each exam according to the unique financial institution, not to use a one-size-fits-all approach. The following six areas are critical when developing your exam planning: BSA/OFAC Policy integration. 6 Critical Areas.

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

CFPB Monitor

The Order seeks a national policy for digital assets across six “key priorities” : consumer and investor protection; financial stability; illicit finance; U.S. Mitigation of illicit finance and national security risks posed by misuse of digital assets; d. Reinforcement of U.S.

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Collaboration Key To Combat Corporate Financial Reporting Fraud

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Addressing Challenges for Highly Subjective and Complex Accounting Areas concluded that an effective accounting policy is also critical and guides all other processes. These policies must also be tested in the field and monitored to ensure companies remain compliant after they have been implemented in the enterprise.

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FinCEN and OCC address cryptocurrency: responsible innovation and pervasive hype

CFPB Monitor

On May 19, 2022, the Associate Director of the Enforcement and Compliance Division of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), Alessio Evangelista, spoke at the Chainalysis Links Conference in New York City on the topic of “The Intersection of Cryptocurrencies and National Security.” Responsible Innovation “.