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Key Components of a Strong Sanctions Compliance Program

Abrigo

Create an effective sanctions program Considering the current economic and political environment, it is crucial that financial institutions maintain a strong sanctions compliance program (SCP). Takeaway 1 OFAC has issued new guidance on the essential components of a strong compliance program. learn more.

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Ensuring Banking Compliance Through Project Management Expertise

Perficient

To bolster its capabilities and ensure compliance, the bank sought assistance from Perficient in delivering exceptional project and program management services to tackle their significant hurdles.

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How to avoid costly BSA enforcement actions: Proactive steps for bank compliance

Abrigo

These actions can result in costly civil penalties and reputational damage, so banks and credit unions should take proactive steps to ensure their BSA compliance programs are robust and effective. Key strategies to prevent BSA enforcement actions To prevent BSA enforcement actions, banks must prioritize proactive compliance measures.

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6 Reasons Financial Institutions Are Embracing Risk and Regulation Tactics

Perficient

In the fast-paced realm of finance, the significance of regulatory risk and compliance management practices cannot be overstated. The Role of Regulatory Risk and Compliance 1. Compliance with these legal obligations is not only mandated by regulatory authorities but also necessary for maintaining an institution’s reputation.

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FFIEC compliance: Ensuring access to suitable resources for effective BSA management

Abrigo

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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Hong Kong Monetary Authority Drafts Guidelines for Virtual Banks

Bank Innovation

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has released draft guidelines for virtual banks looking to set up in the region, the South China Morning Post reported today. The authority, which will issue its final guidelines on the matter in May, is proposing that virtual banks will need to have a minimum of $38.6 million U.S., or […].

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It’s a Program, Not a Project: Designing Websites for Accessibility

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The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) were developed with these disabilities in mind and provide specific criteria for making a site accessible. By having an inaccessible site, you are turning away 26% of your overall potential market and expose the organization to compliance violations. Heading Structure. Color Contrast.

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