article thumbnail

Remembering 9/11 – A Pivotal Day for BSA/AML Professionals

Abrigo

The first plane hitting the Twin Towers, the second plane, the Pentagon, and then our heroes on Flight 93 crashing into a Pennsylvania field. The importantance of the BSA tole came to be paramount to the entrie risk management program and included as part of the federal safety and soundness examinations.

Training 195
article thumbnail

Report: 80 Pct. Of NJ Gamblers Place Wagers Online

PYMNTS

Mobile betting, however, is only allowed in five: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Iowa and Nevada. com to invest in automated authentication processes, according to Russell Medley, 888’s director of fraud and risk management. Geofencing ensures mobile apps stay within each state. at more than $40 billion by 2020.

NJ 108
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

OCC outlines risk plan as Northeastern loan growth doubles

Abrigo

” As a regulatory body, the OCC said it will focus on the following to address the increasing risk: • Execution of bank strategic plans and management of strategic risk. • Board risk parameters, adequacy of staffing, succession planning and audit. • Vendor and third-party management processes.

article thumbnail

Deep Dive: Credit Unions Work To Keep Members’ Data Private

PYMNTS

A recent hack against Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain Wawa exposed credit and debit card credentials issued by hundreds of local credit unions. The breach resulted in more than $5 million in losses, but the damage done to CU members’ trust was incalculable.

Data 131
article thumbnail

When FinTechs Compete, Banks Can Also Win

PYMNTS

Disruptive FinTech startups not long ago were thought to threaten important revenue streams of even the biggest financial institutions,” reads a report released in late April by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. But they are now pursuing business models based on collaboration with banks or even being acquired by them.”.

Fintech 100
article thumbnail

Chapter 11 Watch: Tough Times For Uniqlo, PacSun Gets Lucky

PYMNTS

Normally, the week’s headlines are filled with merchants stuck in a death spiral of slow sales and lackluster supply chain management. But for every rule, there is an equal and opposite exception, which makes this week’s Chapter 11 Watch a first. Bankruptcy. is very important to the company,” Liguori said. “We

article thumbnail

Gearing Up New Operations

Independent Banker

A Pennsylvania community bank’s perspective on the rewards and potential perils of developing a separate business line. billion-asset community bank’s successful foray into insurance provides valuable insight into how boards and bank management should carefully vet decisions by conducting thorough due diligence. Intangible factors.