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

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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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Exploring Industry Shifts in Banking Compliance at XLoD

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Representatives from all three lines of defense—operational management, risk management/compliance, and internal audit—attend to present, discuss, and learn about industry shifts that are impacting risk and regulatory compliance. Sessions include a keynote interview with former FBI director James B.

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Key Components of a Strong Sanctions Compliance Program

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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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FinCEN issues rules impacting real estate and investment advisory compliance

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Updated AML/CFT programs: If their financial institution is involved in any part of the covered transaction, such as providing escrow services, AML/CFT professionals must ensure that real estate professionals and advisers are fully integrated into their institution’s compliance framework.

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DevSecOps Best Practices ? Automated Compliance

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As a best-practice it is recommended to adopt automation of certain security audits, integration of compliance oversight into key development process areas (e.g. In most organizations, this separation is enforced by having a centralized security/compliance team that works in close relationship with the development teams.

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New Microsoft Security and Compliance Certifications (Feb 2021)

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This morning I was sipping on my cup of coffee and browsing through Microsoft’s Learn page when I stumbled upon a few new certifications and exams around Microsoft Security and Compliance ! If you’re responsible for all things compliance at your organization, then this exam is definitely one you should be considering!

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CFPB rescinds no-action letter and compliance assistance sandbox policies

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB, in a notice published in the Federal Register on September 27, 2022 , announced that it was rescinding its No-Action Letter and Compliance Assistance Sandbox policies (Policies). The CFPB also determined that the existing Policies failed to meet appropriate standards for transparency and stakeholder participation.