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Buying into AML risks in real estate

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Key Takeaways Real estate markets are vulnerable to money laundering and fraud because of their transaction size and appreciation over time. The institutions are the ones shouldering the costs of compliance, examinations, and fines. Reduce false positives so you can focus on the truly suspicious activity.

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FinCEN Steps up Efforts to Protect Against the Six Biggest Threats to the U.S. Financial System

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At the recent NYU Law Program on Corporate Compliance and Enforcement , FinCEN Director Kenneth A. FinCEN is committed to addressing compliance failures that put our financial system and national security at risk. Financial Institution Response : Virtual currencies are a growing money laundering concern, and they are not going away.

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Real Estate Money Laundering An Increasing Focus Of Governments

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trillion a year, reported Mansion Global, citing data from Accuity, a global risk and compliance company. Money laundering through real estate is about $1.6 Patrick Hinchin, vice president of commercial strategy at Accuity, said in the report that money laundering through real estate is becoming more common in Australia, America and the U.K.

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