Abrigo

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Increasing efficiency of compliant AML investigations To boost AML program productivity and keep pace with evolving compliance demands, financial institutions should focus on strategic operational improvements paired with the smart use of technology. See tailored AML/CFT solutions that can improve your compliance. Learn more 1.

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Abrigo

MARCH 21, 2025

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has honored Abrigo for supporting financial institutions and contributing to major criminal investigations through our anti-money laundering and fraud detection monitoring solutions. As transaction volumes increase and fraud schemes become more complex, manual monitoring alone isnt enough.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 27, 2025

Transaction monitoring ensures more than just compliance Without reliable client and transactional data coming into your monitoring system, either manually or automatically, you could miss crucial suspicious activity. Staying on top of fraud is a full-time job. Maintain compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 21, 2025

Fraud and AML/CFT suspicious activity monitoring is a cornerstone of any AML program and a critical part of a financial institutions safety and soundness. However, compliance departments are frequently understaffed. How would your institution manage this additional workload while maintaining compliance with daily deadlines?

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Wire fraud is the second highest fraud scam impacting financial institutions As fraudsters continue to refine their tactics, financial institutions must remain vigilant to protect both their clients and employees from evolving wire fraud schemes. Understanding wire fraud is the first step to preventing it.

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Abrigo

MARCH 18, 2025

Payment system types, trends, and fraud risks Understanding how payment systems function, the different types in use, and the associated risks is critical for financial institutions to be able to balance innovation with security. Need short-term fraud or AML staffing relief? Key topics covered in this post: What is a payment system?

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Abrigos new fraud detection software for banks and credit unions finds more fraud faster. Even with strong compliance programs, theres always the potential for scrutiny from regulators. However, compliance goes beyond software. But what about lending? billion year-over-year in 2024, totaling $31.4 These details matter.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Takeaway 3 Set an agenda for the BSA/AML board training, covering topics like board expectations and suspicious activity reports. Internal controls, independent testing, a designated BSA Officer, training, and customer due diligence: the current pillars of BSA/AML. Board Training. Creating a BSA/AML board training program.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Combating Cyber-Enabled Fraud Requires Communication Increases in cybercrime or cyber-enabled fraud deserve attention from financial institutions, as Abrigo expert Terri Luttrell explains in this video. . You might also like this whitepaper, "The 2021 BSA/AML and Fraud Staff Survey: Top Issues for FinCrime Fighters".

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Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2023

Share these reports on AML activities to inform directors Reporting to the board on AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation. Takeaway 3 Recommended reports on AML and fraud metrics for the board include those on high-risk customers and trends on types of fraud and suspicious activity seen.

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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. These tips can help ensure compliance while improving your offerings. You might also like this infographic, "Beyond immediate fraud losses: How the costs and impacts of fraud snowball."

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Unfortunately, scammers take advantage of this time to exploit vulnerable individuals through confidence scams, one of the most prevalent and costly types of fraud in the U.S. billion of reported losses due to this type of fraud in 2023 and around 40,000 victims in the United States. Staying on top of fraud is a full-time job.

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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

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

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

What NBFIs Should Know About Their AML Programs NBFI AML compliance requirements are top of mind in today's regulatory environment. NBFIs’ AML compliance requirements. But what about the NBFI compliance factor, particularly Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering (BSA/AML) compliance? DOWNLOAD .

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Abrigo

AUGUST 19, 2024

A strong BSA prog r am starts with FFIEC compliance Building a robust BSA program means having access to the staffing and resources you need. You might also like this podcast, "Ensuring access to the FFIEC’s suitable resources at your financial institution: What BSA compliance officers need to know.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 14, 2021

How Institutions Can Avoid Fraud Surprises in the Next Round of the PPP BSA and fraud professionals saw a spike in PPP fraud during the first two rounds of funding. How can they be better prepared to prevent fraud in this next round? Stopping PPP Fraud in New Round of Funding. PPP Fraud Spikes.

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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

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

MAY 19, 2023

Loan reviewer training and development What might a loan review curriculum look like and how can your financial institution develop good loan reviewers? WATCH Takeaway 1 Loan review departments often lack funds for training and education, but a shortage of experienced loan reviewers is a challenge for many banks.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

As the world becomes increasingly digitized and more consumers embrace the speed and convenience of contactless purchases, Jim McCarthy , president of payment technology and innovation firm i2c , said banks have been left behind and should focus on what they do best — compliance. On the other hand, what they’re very good at is compliance.”.

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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. . Why training front-line staff supports CDD. All front-line employees are required to take annual BSA/AML training.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2019

With third-party due diligence and supply chain security as increasingly critical components of organizations’ procurement operations, compliance executives are finding important positions in their firms’ purchasing processes. ” Organizations must do more with less, and they must do it quickly, he continued.

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Abrigo

MAY 20, 2022

Fraud on Alert for 2022 A review of SAR data , government agenc y releases, a nd fraud findings found these f raud c oncerns and trends to wat ch in 2022. Takeaway 1 An Abrigo review of SAR data, government agency releases, and fraud findings revealed fraud trends to watch for. Fraud Concerns. Starting Point.

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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

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Advice from a former credit union BSA Officer A former compliance officer offers considerations for creating a successful and compliant AML program at your credit union. Watch webinar Takeaway 1 Recent FinCEN consent orders show that weak compliance programs are coming under more scrutiny, especially at gap institutions.

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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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Takeaway 1 Check fraud detection is a critical component of AML programs because it is one type of fraud that continues to trend upward in financial institutions. Takeaway 2 According to the FBI, reported losses from check fraud total $1 8 billion annually.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Insights into budgeting for BSA/AML and fraud software. What BSA/AML and fraud software matches your needs best? Best practices when budgeting for BSA/AML and fraud software As budgeting season kicks off, it is essential to understand your department’s goals for the next year to accurately budget for BSA/AML and Fraud software.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

AI can eliminate certain processes altogether while maintaining compliance and consistency to provide a better experience for customers and staff. Successful AI adoption requires training employees, encouraging experimentation, and promoting a culture where failure is seen as a learning opportunity.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Culture of compliance is crucial to BSA/AML programs Culture of compliance within the BSA/AML framework is not new and was first introduced by FinCEN in 2014. Takeaway 2 Poor culture of compliance will result in shortcomings in a financial institution's BSA/AML program. A strong culture of compliance is crucial.

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Abrigo

JUNE 13, 2022

Elder fraud prevention and education Learn strategies for recognizing and reporting elder fraud and exploitation. . Would you like other articles on BSA/AML training in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Elder abuse, exploitation and fraud continue to rise as the baby boomer generation ages. Fraud Tactics. Baby Boomers.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

He explained that the cloud can help FIs swiftly respond to compliance and security challenges during the pandemic. The Cloud And Compliance Challenges. Coming back to ‘What is the compliance aspect?’ at least for Germany and Europe, the regulation is well-defined [for banks],” Schmidt said. Security Takes Center Stage.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Takeaway 1 Effective AML/CFT programs require ongoing training to keep AML and fraud staff compliant. Training materials for anti-money laundering & fraud professionals. Training materials for anti-money laundering & fraud professionals. Ongoing training is vital for an effective AML/CFT program.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 22, 2019

Ongoing training is at the very heart of a satisfactory Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) compliance program in financial institutions. And beyond those events, it can be tricky to find affordable training that doesn’t require a costly new membership or subscription. Fraud Prevention. Learn More.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Understanding AML compliance and regulatory expectations. AML compliance is not for the faint of heart. Takeaway 3 Be your champion and fight for whatever is necessary to instill a culture of compliance. A culture of compliance AML compliance Having a solid culture of compliance is critical to avoiding AML penalties.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Advice from a former credit union BSA Officer A former compliance officer offers considerations for creating a successful and compliant AML program at your credit union. Watch webinar Takeaway 1 Recent FinCEN consent orders show that weak compliance programs are coming under more scrutiny, especially at gap institutions.

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