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

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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. It is time now for FinCrime professionals to sharpen their tools, train their staff, and be diligent to the red flags of terrorist financing. BSA Training.

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Sageworks’ speakers tackle tough banking topics

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Sageworks banking industry experts are winding down a busy year of disseminating information and facilitating discussions on regulatory changes, such as the FASB’s upcoming move to the current expected credit loss model (CECL), and on best practices for portfolio risk management and credit analysis.

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Fraud prevention and detection: Empowering clients through education

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Takeaway 3 Numerous resources can help banks and credit unions offer training on fraud to help customers or members recognize scams and avoid theft. Effective fraud risk management includes detection and fraud monitoring that should consider customer or member history and behavior.

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Cambodia, Singapore In X-Border FinTech Pact

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The MOU dictates that the banks will train FinTech startups with an eye on cross-border transactions. Deputy Managing Director of MAS Jacqueline Loh said the relationship demonstrates a FinTech that may extend to other countries in the ASEAN region. The banks have also agreed to share data on emerging markets.

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Loan review: Continuous monitoring vs. targeted monitoring

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To do this, they might review regional data to understand market issues and help them decide on particular property types, such as hospitals, rent-to-own properties, or hotels. Or they might target loans with heightened interest rate risk, such as construction loans. “It speeds things up,” Kirby said.

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Danske Bank Charged In Money Laundering Scandal

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An economist with Nordnet, an investment company in the region, said investors have prepared for a fine in the area of $4.5 The possible financial consequences of a fine are relatively small in relation to the damage already inflicted and the risk of U.S. The bank’s shares were barely affected by the scandal, trading 0.7