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

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

What NBFIs Should Know About Their AML Programs NBFI AML compliance requirements are top of mind in today's regulatory environment. You might also like this downloadable Customer Due Diligence Checklist. DOWNLOAD . NBFIs’ AML compliance requirements. Here are 10 basics to ensure a sound program. BSA/AML Officer Required.

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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. Abrigo's top AML/CFT articles.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

You might also like this webinar, "Tackling operational risks: Strategies for check fraud and ransomware prevention." It’s essential to ensure that your compliance programs are updated to address covered real estate professionals and investment advisers and robust enough to withstand regulatory review. Here is what you need to know.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

How to comply with both Reg CC and fraud requirements Read about the rules outlined by Reg CC, the circumstances that allow exceptions, and what to do when your financial institution suspects fraud. Takeaway 3 Understanding Reg CC and exceptions to the rules will help FIs fight fraud while staying compliant.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

FinCEN provides guidance on Cyber Fraud What can financial institutions do to prevent and detect cyber fraud? You might also like this blog on FinCEN's AML/CTF priorities on cyber fraud. Takeaway 3 The FinCEN releases also focus on money mule schemes and imposter fraud, both increasing due to the pandemic. . Learn more.

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Abrigo

JULY 21, 2022

Teaching branch staff these KYC tips can aid CDD compliance BSA Officers can help tellers and other branch staff learn how to ask questions that both foster relationships and support CDD compliance. . But they can also help your BSA team by supporting Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) compliance. .

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Abrigo

JULY 13, 2023

Avoid fraud losses from pig butchering scams FinCrime professionals looking to prevent pig butchering scams in the age of cryptocurrency can follow these steps to tighten security. Takeaway 1 Investment fraud schemes known as pig butchering scams contributed to $3.3 billion in fraud losses in 2022. billion in 2021.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

How financial institutions can prevent losses from 1st-party fraud Learn strong approaches to identifying, preventing, and detecting 1st-party fraud that will keep your AML program on top of fraud trends. Join Abrigo for a webinar discussing risk assessments' role in compliance.

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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. Introduction. Learn More.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Internet bank fraud is here to stay; learn how to detect and stop it. Every type of fraud has something unique it leverages to dupe unsuspecting citizens. Learn what is different about internet bank fraud. Takeaway 1 It is important to monitor fraud effectively and consistently.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 27, 2017

So we also added a new focus: applying document and artificial intelligence/machine learning to develop enterprise-class solutions for identity verification in digital channels that meet the market need for a great user experience, risk mitigation and regulatory compliance. PYMNTS: Where do you look for innovative ideas, and why?

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Some exchanges even deliberately avoid having KYC systems by obfuscating their country of origin to make it harder for regulators to impose national compliance guidelines. Many banks and government regulators have a growing sense of distrust in cryptocurrency exchanges due to this widespread lack of compliance. About The Playbook.

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Abrigo

JULY 9, 2024

Takeaway 2 Financial institutions will need to incorporate FinCEN's national AML/CFT priorities into their risk assessments and compliance programs. The proposed rule’s requirement that boards of directors not only approve programs but also oversee them emphasizes the importance of top-level governance and a strong culture of compliance.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Streamline fraud and AML efforts Financial institutions that combine fraud and AML/CFT alerts into a single transaction monitoring system can strengthen defenses and improve efficiency. You might also like this 6-step guide for compliance with new AML/CFT program rules.

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Abrigo

MAY 24, 2024

Fraud detection and AML systems: Ensure these systems are integrated and operational at your institution to stay on top of financial crime. Compliance measures: Ensuring adherence to Reg CC and FedNow operating procedures. Fraud prevention: Procedures to detect and prevent account opening fraud.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

WATCH NOW Takeaway 1 Reduce stress and mitigate financial and compliance impacts Takeaway 2 AML employee succession plans should be “living” documents. Planning now will mitigate the compliance risk from turnover and reduce stress for you and your AML program during times of change. Stay up to date on AML/CFT and fraud trends.

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Abrigo

JULY 10, 2023

Stay up-to-date on AI fraud trends to protect your clientele Emerging AI fraud schemes reveal holes in financial institution's defenses. Takeaway 2 Improving security questions is a good step to take to avoid text-to-speech AI fraud schemes. Here are several suggestions for tightening security.

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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. DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 Front-line teams are the eyes and ears of the financial institution and must update their KYC procedures for the times.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Companies therefore must either invest in teams of AML specialists or in fraud-fighting technologies. . The September AML/KYC Tracker examines the latest fraud challenges and efforts to ensure tight security and compliance. . To read the full story, download the Tracker. Not all solutions are easy to adopt, however.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

FIs in the United Arab Emirates are also looking to get ahead of fraud with improved digital KYC practices. To find out more about these and all the latest headlines, download the Tracker. To find out more about these and all the latest headlines, download the Tracker. Download the Tracker to read the Feature Story.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2020

Moreover, FIs see this form of AI as being uniquely beneficial in the areas of payments fraud and credit risk. Among FIs interested in smart agent-based AI, 67 percent believe it would help address payments fraud, and 62.1 To learn more about the emerging use cases of AI in banking, download the report.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2020

Even more significantly, our research shows that FIs are using AI with greater focus than they have in the past, with two areas emerging as key applications: payments fraud and credit risk. percent of FIs that use AI consider reducing payments fraud its most important benefit. This represents a 69.7 percent of them. For example, 21.4

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

A recent study from PwC found that 47 percent of companies had experienced fraud at least once in the past two years, with a grand total of $42 billion in funds stolen over this period of time. There were 223,163 cases of identity theft that year across all generations, with 42 percent of them consisting of bank and credit card fraud.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

You might also like this checklist, "6 steps for compliance with the new AML/CFT program rules." DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 A human-in-the-loop approach plays a vital role in ensuring that AI systems effectively support alert and case management for AML/CFT suspicious activity monitoring.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Takeaway 1 Strengthen your financial institution's culture of compliance through a staffing assessment. Adequate staffing is crucial for areas with high regulatory scrutiny , such as the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and fraud functions. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Be Prepared.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2020

Online gambling compliance experts are also predicting that cybercrime will sharply rise in the coming months. A recent survey revealed that 93 percent of United Kingdom gaming compliance managers anticipate growing numbers of chargebacks and fraud as the pandemic prods consumers to access online services.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 4, 2021

Survey: Top Challenges and Trends for BSA/AML Professionals Abrigo's 2021 FinCrime survey benchmarks obstacles and trends for BSA/AML and fraud professionals. Takeaway 2 Banking cannabis-related businesses and cryptocurrency are two hot topics in the BSA/AML and fraud space. What problems are compliance professionals facing today?

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PYMNTS

JUNE 9, 2020

As much as 22 percent of consumers have now been targeted by COVID-19 digital fraud scams, driving a mounting need for new ways to mitigate digital fraud risks. These institutions will now be able to provide Aadhaar-based identity verification solutions, which could help reduce the costs of AML/KYC compliance measures.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Name screening for sanctions compliance Understand regulatory expectations surrounding name screening and the best lists for your risk-based AML program. Takeaway 2 It can be difficult to find a comprehensive PEP list, but a PEP list can be an essential addition to a bank’s fraud detection system.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2020

A payments orchestration layer can serve as an intermediary between a merchant and its various PSPs while extending services that support payments analysis, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, anti-fraud protection and more. For more information on these stories and other payments orchestration headlines, download the Playbook.

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Abrigo

JUNE 2, 2021

Does it address a “culture of compliance”? Download the BSA Examination Checklist. Culture of compliance. FinCEN issued an advisory in 2014 highlighting the importance of a strong culture of compliance for senior management, leadership, and owners within financial institutions. Does it designate a qualified BSA Officer?

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Abrigo

AUGUST 7, 2023

Assessing and preparing for staffing needs AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation for financial institutions. Safeguarding the integrity and effectiveness of a financial institution’s anti-money laundering (AML) program is paramount to ensuring regulatory compliance and detecting illicit activity.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Governments are tightening know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements on various industries out of increasing concern over fraud threats. Retail brokerage company Exness recently adopted such solutions from provider Sum&Substance to help the former manage compliance for its two entities.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 3, 2024

Keep me informed Download Second beneficial ownership rule Who can access BOI registry information? 35 million companies Educate clients on BOI changes and fraudsters As noted above, financial institutions are not responsible for client compliance with beneficial ownership information reporting. Be ready for AMLA-related changes.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Digital payments are prone to chargeback fraud, for example, and financial institutions (FIs) often report difficulties and high costs when updating their legacy systems to accommodate instant payment systems. FinTechs lack the compliance and legacy system costs that can eat up 65 percent of bank budgets, resulting in this discrepancy.

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