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Easy Ways BSA Officers Can Get Their Required Training

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Ongoing training is at the very heart of a satisfactory Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) compliance program in financial institutions. And beyond those events, it can be tricky to find affordable training that doesn’t require a costly new membership or subscription. between September and January.

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Cloud Takes Center Stage at 2023 Bank Automation Summit

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However, due to their sensitive and regulated natures, some industries – especially the financial services industry – have had more complicated cloud transformation journeys than others. Cloud computing makes data more accessible, cheaper, and scalable.

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Why boosting your check fraud prevention is worth the effort

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And FinCEN reported that Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings for check fraud in 2022 exceeded 680,000, nearly doubling the number of filings the previous year. Check fraud can cause catastrophic losses The increase in check fraud has taken a heavy toll on banks such as Regions Financial Corp.

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FinCEN reissues real estate Geographic Targeting Orders

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Real estate lending BSA training should include GTO guidance , specifically on how to identify red flags at loan origination. While title insurance companies are required to collect and report data on covered transactions, regulators expect financial institutions to have procedures in place to detect these transactions. BSA Training.

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Navigating the U.S.-Mexico border: Understanding the surge in criminal activity

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While many think of trade, commerce, and cultural exchange when considering this region, ignoring the undertow of illicit activities is impossible—the border remains a hotspot for drug trafficking, illegal arms trade, human trafficking, and smuggling operations, necessitating vigilant scrutiny and transaction monitoring within the U.S.

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Bank wire fraud – How social engineering and technology perpetrate fraud losses

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While previously, fraud was local or regional, today, scammers leverage technology extensively. They make fake accounts and profiles and analyze people groups, current events, and regional characteristics to appear as legitimate as possible. Navigate your BSA exam with tips from this on-demand webinar.

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Key Components of a Strong Sanctions Compliance Program

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Takeaway 2 Financial institutions must train front-line staff to identify behavioral red flags that could indicate elder financial abuse. Training The training program should be provided to all appropriate employees and personnel on a periodic basis, at a minimum annually. BSA Rules and Regulation. BSA Training.