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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Europe Plans To Release Drafts Of Digital Regulation Legislation; UN Initiative To Tax Big Tech In Developing Nations Gains Momentum

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Regulation. European Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager said in a webinar that to make the 2020s the continent’s digital decade “is every bit as much about building trust as it is about investing in digital innovation.”. “In The Digital Markets Act is a second set of regulations. and Facebook Inc.

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Elder fraud: Preventing elder financial exploitation at your institution

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The National Adult Protective Services Association defines EFE as the misuse or theft of assets belonging to a vulnerable adult for another person's benefit, often occurring without the senior's explicit knowledge or consent. The National Council on Aging estimates the annual cost of elder fraud to be closer to $36.5

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This week’s podcast episode: Recent developments affecting student loan origination and servicing

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trillion, private student loans approaching $129 billion, strident consumer group advocacy, and national elections on the horizon, student loan origination and servicing continues to be a focal point for federal and state regulators. With federal student loans approaching $1.7

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Is the U.S. Keeping Up in the Digital Asset Space?

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Takeaway 3 As global interest in digital assets continues to rise, expect to see more regulation and even centralization of digital currency. Bitcoin and other digital assets have remained volatile without regulation, with generally more risk-tolerant investors using cryptocurrencies as an alternative payment method. Rapid Growth.

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The Fed’s ELE Tool for CECL: What It Is and Isn’t

Abrigo

You might also like these webinars especially for 2023 CECL adopters: "CECL Streamlined." And while regulators said some institutions would find the ELE tool useful for CECL, they acknowledged it did not represent a preferred method of regulators or a “safe harbor” method for GAAP compliance. keep me informed. Related Subhead.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How financial institutions can stay safe and secure online

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Launched to provide resources Cybersecurity Awareness Month was launched in 2004 by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and the U.S. The idea was to create a national campaign to educate people about cybersecurity basics, such as using strong passwords, updating software, and avoiding phishing emails.

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AI and generative AI use cases in banking: 6 real-world examples

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You might also like this webinar, "The check's in the mail: Understanding and preventing check fraud." Takeaway 3 Regulators are closely watching expanded uses of AI and generative artificial intelligence. That compares to 39% of global or national banks with more than $10 billion in assets. Introduce key takeaway below.

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