PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

These steps would allow much more rapid liquidation of an insurance policy, including a ‘disaster dividend,’ or a ‘harm’s way’ claim, which could be used to pay for evacuation-related expenses,” the agency stated in its latest National Advisory Draft Report to the FEMA Administrator.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 16, 2020

They spoke before the Subcommittee on National Security, International Development, and Monetary Policy Tuesday. In terms of legislation, Senn said NASAA supports the “Senior Investor Pandemic and Fraud Protection Act” and the “COVID-19 Restitution Assistance Fund for Victims of Securities Violations Act.”.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 31, 2023

Naming conventions One benefit of customer-centric KYC is that it differentiates community financial institutions from larger, more impersonal banks by allowing clients to retain their individuality and build personal relationships. When customers have no legally issued ID, alternative know-your-customer policies are indispensable.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

On January 1, 2021, the Senate voted into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). One of AMLA's primary objectives is for financial institutions to spend time doing what is truly necessary for detecting criminal activity and not spin their wheels with policies and procedures on tasks that bring no benefit to law enforcement.

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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. Community banks must continue to stay focused on regulatory discussions and remain nimble to respond to proposals and address requirements quickly and accurately. Peer-to-peer fraud. By Mary Thorson Wright.

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Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

Podcasts for Bank & Credit Union Execs & Staff Are Plentiful; Here Are 10 Good Ones These banking podcasts discuss current events, strategic and policy issues, competition, digitalization advice, and more. Main Street Banking: A Podcast for Community Bankers 8. And all release a new episode at least monthly. NextGen Banker 10.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Under the settlement, Rhinebeck will pay a $950,000 civil money penalty, provide restitution to borrowers, and develop a compliance plan which includes updates to its auto policies to cap dealer markups on installment contracts purchased by the bank. to 2.5% (and up to 3%, in a small number of cases) depending on the term of the contract.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 11, 2018

At the Online Lending Policy Institute’s (OLPI) annual summit in Washington, D.C. earlier this week, the OCC’s recent decision to accept applications from non-depository financial technology firms for a special purpose national bank (SPNB) charter was the focus of considerable discussion. In her remarks and responses to questions, Ms.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

It is more important than ever that NBFIs understand the BSA/AML requirements regarding their industry to ensure the safety and soundness of their business, their communities, and our country. Independent testing should be performed for the program to ensure that policies and procedures are working as expected and followed in actual practice.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time for community financial institutions to pay attention. The CBOT penalty is a solid reminder to all community financial institutions that a robust AML program is critical in guarding against money laundering and terrorist financing risks regardless of size and risk. Fundamentals of BSA. CommunityBank of Texas' citations.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

said Facebook has lost the trust of the public — and peppered Facebook’s vice president of policy solutions Richard Allan with questions during a hearing in London after Zuckerberg refused to appear at the hearing. The hearing comes in the same week that the U.K.

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PYMNTS

MAY 30, 2019

. “While most people are not aware of the magnitude of these issues, an entire economy is booming and growing in sophistication around harvesting and weaponizing stolen credentials, with participation from nation-states and cybercriminals,” Goetz, a partner at Sequoia, said in the press release.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Major retailers such as Target, Home Depot, Walmart and Lowe’s have been forced to introduce stricter return, store credit and gift card policies in response to a troubling trend. Smith used drugs for the past decade before starting her recovery journey at Gateway Community Services in Jacksonville, Florida. “As

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Abrigo

AUGUST 6, 2019

Blanco discussed the organization’s active approach toward addressing the top financial threats to our financial system, our national security, and our communities and families. FinCEN is committed to addressing compliance failures that put our financial system and national security at risk.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 22, 2024

6 Steps t o mitigate fraud risk tied to new products Your AML and fraud teams' input is key when it comes to offering new bank products. You might also like this infographic, "Beyond immediate fraud losses: How the costs and impacts of fraud snowball." download NOW Takeaway 1 Fraud losses totaled $485.6

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PYMNTS

MAY 9, 2016

The firm published its 2016 Small Business Fraud Report , emphasizing the risks that small businesses face in back-office fraud. Small businesses are also found to be adopting anti-fraud tools more slowly than larger companies, researchers said. Dive into the data below to make up your own mind. .

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

But for most community banks, building a trustworthy brand isn’t a conscious effort. So first, we’ll look at how two community banks have become trusted pillars of the community through charity work and good old?fashioned billion-asset community bank. Build your community. It’s in their DNA.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 9, 2018

regulatory agencies—the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the U.S.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

imberly Anderson, senior vice president and chief administrative officer of Cañon National Bank in southern Colorado, became her community bank’s loan compliance officer in 2003. Over the next three years, Anderson enrolled in all three of Community Banker University’s in-depth compliance certification training programs.

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PYMNTS

MAY 23, 2017

” The Lazarus hacking group is currently thought to be behind both WannaCry and the Sony attack — Symantec, as a matter of policy, does not directly name governments as behind hacks, but has confirmed that North Korea is an official sponsor of Lazarus.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 3, 2020

With a robust community of technological innovators, and a drive toward the digital economy, India currently stands as an exciting market in FinTech. “About 4 percent of small businesses in India have access to sources of formal finance, despite favorable credit policies,” he said.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Even if you’re not required to use either version of the Cybersecurity Assessment, beta users say it can help your community bank gauge its cybersecurity risks and ultimately guard against cybercrime. At the Bank of Luxemburg, a $290 million-asset community bank in Luxemburg, Wis., See sidebar for details on the tool itself.).

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Even if you’re not required to use either version of the Cybersecurity Assessment, beta users say it can help your community bank gauge its cybersecurity risks and ultimately guard against cybercrime. At the Bank of Luxemburg, a $290 million-asset community bank in Luxemburg, Wis., See sidebar for details on the tool itself.).

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Anticipating what’s new for your community bank’s next field examination. This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. As Barr points out, most community banks—close to 75 percent—are now growing their loan portfolios. By Karen Hoffman.

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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

You might also like this webinar, "The check's in the mail: Understanding and preventing check fraud." Many financial institutions have been using artificial intelligence (AI) for years, particularly in supporting cybersecurity and anti-fraud efforts. How banks and credit unions use genAI today Short supporting copy.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Some interesting finalists would be: M&T and People’s United Old National and First Midwest Webster and Sterling Columbia Bank and Umpqua. Congrats on a brave move and national recognition Jim! Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash. From nowhere, sizable regional players are being created. You tell us.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 28, 2022

While last year was dominated by crypto, this year, the themes were mainly around fraud and identity (both conferences). During the two weeks, there were over a hundred significant cyberattacks by nation-states on national and regional banks that you could watch unfold in near real-time (bel0w) at Gartner and Money 20/20.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Takeaway 2 Fraud prevention, AML, and IT must communicate regularly and cross-monitor for cybercrime threats. Takeaway 3 Fraud monitoring software and other preventative measures can help financial institutions protect themselves against cyber attacks. . Start with Part 1: Implications for Community Financial Institutions.

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Abrigo

JULY 19, 2021

Key Priority: Human Trafficking and Human Smuggling Among FinCEN's first list of key priorities for AML/CFT policy is deterring human trafficking/human smuggling. According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 92% of human trafficking cases intersect with the financial industry. million annually. Know the red flags.

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CFPB Monitor

MARCH 10, 2022

The Order sets out the following national objectives with respect to digital assets: consumer and investor protection; protection of financial stability and mitigation of systemic risk; mitigation of illicit finance and national security risks; reinforcement of U.S.

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Abrigo

APRIL 18, 2022

According to a White House statement , the executive order's goals are to: enhance consumer protection ensure financial stability increase national security reduce climate risk The White House describes the executive order as an attempt to balance innovation and U.S. National objectives in cryptocurrency policy. Priorities.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 13, 2021

Department of Homeland Security, traffickers might use violence, fraud, manipulation, or false promises of well-paying jobs or romantic relationships to lure victims into some type of labor or commercial sexual act. Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit someone. According to the U.S.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Increasingly scientists think there should be some regulatory oversight maybe at the national and international level, just to make sure that we don’t do something very foolish. ‘AI nationalism’ could fuel political conflict. AI oversight must be an informed, national debate. Gideon Rosenblatt. Jon Wolfsthal.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. We are in awe. Seriously in awe.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

When considering each of the eight AML/CFT priorities FinCEN identified in 2021, banks and credit unions must evaluate the risks and incorporate them into their policies and procedures to meet regulatory expectations. Fraud - Fraud is believed to be the largest generator of proceeds for criminals in the U.S. from the U.S.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 31, 2023

Takeaway 2 Banks should be proactive in understanding fraud trends and FinCEN priorities to prepare for future rulemaking. Increased fraud According to the Federal Trade Commission , consumers lost more than $5.8 billion to fraud in 2021, a 70% increase over the prior year. That represents nearly 2.8 This checklist can help.

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Abrigo

MARCH 23, 2020

On March 16, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released a response to President Donald Trump declaring a national emergency related to the coronavirus. Institutions have already reported increases in scams, charity fraud, benefits fraud, and cyber-related fraud relating to COVID-19.

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