Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most popular financial crime blogs in 2023 Check fraud, the SAFER Banking Act, and BSA exam topics were among Abrigo's top blogs on AML/CFT and fraud this year. You might also like this infographic on the true costs of fraud at financial institutions. Here are Abrigo’s 10 top AML and fraud blogs in 2023.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 4, 2023

Guidance for banks on the lookout for crypto scams and fraud The turbulent cryptocurrency scene should put bankers on high alert. Takeaway 1 Cryptocurrencies are the newest and most popular field in potential financial gains through fraud. But with increased popularity comes more opportunity for fraud. DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Introduction Corporate Transparency Act guidance FinCrime professionals have been on high alert for new regulations since the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA) was signed into law, but updates have been slow to arrive. It proposes regulations for disclosing BOI to specific groups, including financial institutions.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Our Payments Practice recently had the opportunity to represent Perficient at the 2022 Real-time Payments & Fraud Management Summit held in New York City. . The conference was attended by several Financial Institutions, Service Providers, Fintechs, and Industry Regulators. They will also enable employees to get paid faster.

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Perficient

AUGUST 16, 2023

Bank Closed By Regulators Almost all bank closures happen on a Friday so that regulators can work all weekend to reopen the bank on Monday. On Monday, July 31, 2023, all four branches of Heartland Tri-State Bank were reopened as Dream First Bank branches. In 2019, it expanded by buying its fourth branch from a competitor.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

4 Reasons better check fraud prevention is a good investment Check fraud is on the rise. Learn how you can save time and money in the long run by updating check fraud prevention capabilities today. At the same time, check fraud is increasing dramatically. At the same time, check fraud is increasing dramatically.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 24, 2024

Prevent fraud when adopting FedNow Credit unions can prevent fraud as they connect to FedNow. Use this guide to understand available tools and the steps AML and fraud teams should take. You might also like this FedNow implementation guide with details on appropriate AML/CFT and fraud considerations.

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Abrigo

MARCH 8, 2024

Bank wire fraud is growing and becoming more complex. Takeaway 1 Bank w ire transfer fraud is increasing due to technological advances today. Takeaway 2 Transnational criminal organizations commit b ank wire transfer fraud and use a variety of techniques to make Americans their victims. Investment scams were #1, with over $4.6

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Client fraud education to prevent banking losses Financial institutions play a crucial role in safeguarding customers and members from fraud. Fraud education is key. You might also like this infographic: 5 Fraud typologies impacting you and your customers or members. DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 U.S. DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 U.S.

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Abrigo

MARCH 31, 2023

You might also like this webinar: "CECL implementation FAQs: Progress as 2023 approaches" listen Takeaway 1 The National Credit Union Administration emphasized interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk as main concerns. Some credit unions discussed the expected effects of CECL adoption in 2023 in a separate section of their plans.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Court case: Credit union held liable for ACH fraud losses A construction company argued the financial institution "failed to establish a reasonable routine" for monitoring suspicious activity alerts tied to ACH. Takeaway 3 Remember that ACH fraud risk also occurs in the placement stage of a fraudulent or money laundering scheme.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Most-read blogs on financial crime in 2022 Synthetic ID fraud, AML quality control, and SAR writing topics were among Abrigo's top blogs on AML/CFT and fraud this year. . Takeaway 1 AML/CFT and fraud professionals often keep up to date on industry trends by reading Abrigo's blog. The blogs your FinCrime peers are reading.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Measuring the cost of fraud losses. The true cost of fraud goes beyond the initial reported fraud losses Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Fraud scams made worse by the pandemic continue to be successful, while crypto-scams are emerging. That equates to $35 billion annually.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 31, 2023

Teaching staff these KYC tips to make clients feel more comfortable In 2023, KYC procedures must both support CDD compliance and make sure your institution is a welcoming place for all customers. Takeaway 2 In 2023, KYC should both strengthen your AML program and personalize services to support clients' individuality and value.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 6, 2023

Check deposit fraud using “walkers” Financial institutions are seeing increased money mule scams using recruited "customers" to deposit stolen checks. Takeaway 1 Check fraud is not a new trend, but increased activity should put banks on high alert. Fraud scheme uses marginalized individuals as mules. BSA Rules and Regulation.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Check fraud prevention is at the forefront for financial institutions Banks and credit unions report that check fraud is impacting their institution more than any other threat. You might also like this upcoming webinar on Homeland Security fraud investigations. These conditions can increase the likelihood of all types of fraud.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As can be seen, the conference largely revolved around payments, artificial intelligence, fintech partnerships/management, regulation, and fraud/identity in its various forms. Fraud & Identity: By far, the largest number of vendors and conversations were over fraud and identity.

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Abrigo

MARCH 3, 2023

Ten red flags to help you identify check fraud A financial institution's guide to identifying mail-related check fraud. You might also like this webinar, "Proactive measures to protect against check fraud and fraud loss." Losses from check fraud total $18 billion annually, representing more than a million checks daily.

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Abrigo

MARCH 4, 2022

Synthetic ID fraud is growing quickly and hurts FIs and customers Knowing the schemes associated with synthetic identity fraud and how criminals avoid detection can help minimize losses. Takeaway 1 Synthetic identity fraud is a growing form of identity theft in which an individual is impersonated by using stolen information.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Financial institutions work to meet Q1 2023 CECL deadline A CECL implementation survey by Abrigo found progress by financial instittuions is mixed ahead of the upcoming deadline. . In many cases, financial institutions adopting CECL for the 2023 deadline are tracking ahead of where SEC registrants were as they faced a 2020 deadline.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 7, 2019

New technologies keep emerging in the fight against fraud — biometrics, for instance — but they are not the only part of pushing back against criminals and preventing them from stealing data and money. The process tied to fraud prevention matters significantly, too. And that includes combining ID verification and authentication.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 8, 2019

Consumers in the European Union (EU) are adjusting to Payments Service Directive 2 (PSD2) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), even though these regulations focus on bringing greater trust through transparency. At the same time, new technologies such as biometrics are emerging in the fight against fraud.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Takeaway 2 Participation in BaaS models, staffing changes, poor training, and failure to reassess policies post-pandemic are risk factors for credit unions Takeaway 3 Compliance officers should always be thinking about how BSA, AML, and fraud concerns impact their credit union and , ultimately , their members. FinCEN assessed a $1.5

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

From new fee practices to peer-to-peer fraud, keep an eye on what regulatory changes could be developing in the new year. While the pace of bank regulatory changes has diminished from a few years ago, several issues will either become effective or likely develop in 2023. Finalization is expected as early as 2023. Quick Stat.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

According to a 2023 training presentation by the SBA, lenders can find a data entry guide for E-Tran on the landing page of CAFS after logging in. Furthermore, if there is a mistake in the application, E-Tran will send back an error message, so identifying where the mistake is and correcting it causes headaches and delays.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Checklists, guides, and more to help you and your AML-CFT staff Thousands of FinCrime professionals have accessed these guides, checklists, and other resources produced in 2022 by Abrigo's team, which includes former bankers, BSA officers, and regulators. . Training materials for anti-money laundering & fraud professionals.

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Jeff For Banks

JUNE 17, 2024

If the CFPB was so concerned about fees charged by banks, perhaps they should perform an analysis of over regulation that is a key contributor to fees charged by banks? Regulators must not have read that article. What do regulators think will happen? I cannot lay the sole blame at the feet of regulators.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 3, 2024

Takeaway 2 A December 2023 final rule establishes guidelines for who may access BOI and for what purposes. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently issued a new regulation on the requirements, including how AML staff will access the information through a new federal beneficial ownership information (BOI) registry.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Takeaway 2 Participation in BaaS models, staffing changes, poor training, and failure to reassess policies post-pandemic are risk factors for credit unions Takeaway 3 Compliance officers should always be thinking about how BSA, AML, and fraud concerns impact their credit union and , ultimately , their members. FinCEN assessed a $1.5

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2018

A new report has found that over 33 billion records will be stolen by cybercriminals in 2023 alone. That is because the country has a great deal of national and international consumer and corporate data in a disparate range of institutions and regulations, making it easier to find and exploit weaknesses. by 2023.

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Perficient

MAY 15, 2023

Risk & Fraud Prevention. Additionally, maintaining clear, comprehensive data systems promotes business ethics and adherence to laws and regulations enforced by regulatory bodies. Institutions can also compare their customer data with external data (ie. market trend data, economic data, etc.)

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Perficient

JANUARY 16, 2024

Background On October 19 th , 2023, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published an article highlighting new enforcement actions and clarifying explicit rules regarding misconduct, particularly as it relates to financial abuse by senior-level management.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 25, 2019

federal government tries to stem fraud and other losses in benefit programs, a new mobile app might just provide a way to do that. Finally, one Western European country has decided to take a slower approach when it comes new digital payment regulation. billion: Global RegTech market’s projected value by 2023. As the U.S.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

While regulators can penalize institutions for poor SARs, and their opinions significantly impact your financial institution, it is best to write SARs as if speaking to law enforcement. Be sure to keep up to date with FinCEN regulations and guidance. It is essential to remember your audience when writing your SAR narrative.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 30, 2024

Consistently rated a top industry event by attendees, ThinkBIG brought together 650 people from banks, credit unions, and partners in 2023. The Fighting Financial Crime track will focus on BSA compliance, anti-money-laundering (AML), and fraud detection topics. Don’t take our word for it, though.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Open Banking’s European success has kicked off interest in similar regulations worldwide, most notably in China, India and Singapore, where digital banking’s popularity among general consumers is rapidly rising. Numerous regions then announced internal deadlines for compliance that often diverged from their neighbors’ deadlines.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in  March 2023 that illicit actors  laundered at least $2.3 The January 2023 alert to financial institutions, Potential U.S. It is no secret that criminals use real estate to clean money derived from illegal proceeds; it’s one of the oldest forms of money laundering. billion through U.S.

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