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NJ Legislators Propose Tighter Data Privacy Regulations

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New Jersey joins Washington, Illinois and other states and regions in introducing data privacy laws. The California Consumer Privacy Act went into effect in January, and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ) went into effect in 2018.

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The AMLA and a Culture of Compliance – More Critical Than Ever

Abrigo

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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U.S. Regulators to Bank Boards: “Debt is Good”

Perficient

The regulators feel that this proposed LTD rule would: Improve the resolvability of these banking organizations in case of failure, Potentially reduce costs to the Deposit Insurance Fund, and Mitigate financial stability and contagion risks by reducing the risk of loss to uninsured depositors.

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COVID Or No, Data Demands Compliance

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Consumer data privacy laws were making compliance difficult before a pandemic brought the world to a halt. In the latest Merchants Guide To Navigating Global Payments Regulations we find that dastardly data deeds aren’t stopping despite COVID-19. Are we living in those conditions now? No one is totally sure. Sixty-three percent of U.S.

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Enforcing AML/KYC Compliance When Legal Precedent Does Not Apply

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Social distancing restrictions implemented to curb the virus’s spread are preventing compliance professionals from obtaining physical identification documents and holding in-person meetings that typically enforced anti-money laundering/know your customer (AML/KYC) compliance. Compliance Enforcement Goes Remote With Biometrics.

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Regulation and Compliance: Ready for Review

Independent Banker

This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. The better prepared, the less likely they are to run afoul of the continually shifting regulations. But now, the regulators are raising the bar … and rates can’t stay at this level forever.”.

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Deep Dive: How US Data Regulation Fragmentation Is Affecting Merchants, Consumers

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The necessity of such regulations is undeniable, however, as lagging data standards leave businesses and consumers open to fraud and boost frustration regarding the speed of digital transactions. Discussions can be further complicated by world events that change the way FIs, businesses and consumers interact. Sixty-three percent of U.S.