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Philippine remittances see first drop since 2001

Payments Source

The amount of money repatriated by Filipinos abroad fell last year for the first time since 2001 as the pandemic upended the global job market.

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

Abrigo

September 11, 2001 will stay with Americans forever. T he events that unfolded in that bright blue sky on September 11, 2001 will stay with Americans forever. This day was a pivotal point for all Americans, especially BSA officers and FinCrime professionals. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Never Forget.

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Connected commerce: The next big thing in digital payments starts at home

Accenture

In 2001: A Space Odyssey, “Hal” the on-board computer says, “I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that,” and refuses to let Dave back into the main spacecraft. This is a nightmare scenario around artificial intelligence that has been. Read more.

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Searching for the Priceline of Fintech after Lending Market Meltdown Week

Bank Innovation

You could have bought Priceline stock below $10 in 2001. For many years you had little to show for it. From then until 2008, you had some appreciation, but not much. Then the stock shot up above $1,000 (as of writing it is $1,261). Yes that is 100x return from Read More.

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The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020: Initial Catalysts, Current Implications, and Future Impacts

Speaker: Elizabeth "Paige" Baumann, Founder and CEO of Paige Baumann Advisory, LLC

anti-money laundering laws since the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001. In this webinar, you'll be provided with a clear overview of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA), which also includes the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The AMLA represents the most significant changes in U.S.

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FinCEN AML/CTF Priorities Part 6: Transnational Organized Crime (TOC)

Abrigo

in 2001 began outlining strategies to combat transnational organized crime. A Focus Since 2001. In 2001, President Obama announced the Strategy to Combat Transnational Organized Crime. Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 2 The U.S. Read our blog series on the FinCEN's priorities.

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Romanian programmer turns ‘Crazy Idea’ into $6 billion fortune

BankInovation

after leaving his native Romania in 2001 to work for Microsoft Corp., Daniel Dines struggled with life in the U.S. but the experience created the foundation for one of the world’s biggest fortunes. The software programmer returned to his homeland in 2005 to start the business known today as UiPath Inc.,