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Lloyds To Launch Support Team To Fight Financial Abuse

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British financial institution Lloyds Bank is putting together a team to fight domestic financial abuse by offering help to victims, according to a report by Reuters. The new team will have special powers to help abuse victims, with a focus on people who have been coerced into financial situations by abusive partners.

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AML human trafficking red flags and other ways banks can support victims

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Human trafficking red flags, strategies, and support Human trafficking is more prevalent than most realize, and banks and credit unions can help prevent it. Traffickers' motive is often financial gain, so financial institutions are uniquely positioned to help. Know the red flags to watch for. and worldwide. and worldwide.

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Elder abuse: the crisis among veterans and ways to prevent elder fraud

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Takeaway 1 Elder abuse, exploitation, and fraud are rising in the veteran population and can devastate older Americans. Takeaway 2 Learn why veterans are a vulnerable population for this particular type of financial fraud. But while we cherish veterans and revere them for their bravery, many of them are facing a new enemy—elder abuse.

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SAFE Banking Act returns to Congress: Is safe harbor for cannabis banking on the horizon?

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The SAFE Banking Act could bridge the state and federal cannabis banking gap Read more for the legislation's history and how it benefits financial institutions looking to profitably bank CRBs. You might also like this whitepaper, "Cannabis and financial institutions: Providing services to cannabis-related businesses."

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The Super Bowl and human trafficking: how financial institutions can help

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Large sporting events like the Super Bowl exacerbate human trafficking Financial institutions may see increased signs of human trafficking during the upcoming Super Bowl. Takeaway 3 Financial institutions with a suspected human trafficking transaction should not hestiate to file a Suspicious Activity Report. Register now.

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Justice for Victims of Human Trafficking – One Transaction at a Time

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Takeaway 1 Some financial transactions flag human trafficking because they are from websites notorious for this behavior. Takeaway 2 Other transactions point to human trafficking but require more digging on the part of financial industry professionals. . Other ways to support victims. Let’s keep it going!

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Regtech in banking: How emerging technology helps keep banks compliant

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Takeaway 2 In banking, regtech can help financial institutions cut down on manual processing times and stay on top of evolving regulatory requirements. It helps BSA Officers and AML/CFT staff collect more data faster, giving them access to real-time analytics and helping them form data-driven strategies for combatting financial crime.