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Best Practices for a Successful BSA/AML Board Training

Abrigo

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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Fraud prevention and detection: Empowering clients through education

Abrigo

Client fraud education to prevent banking losses Financial institutions play a crucial role in safeguarding customers and members from fraud. Fraud education is key. You might also like this infographic: 5 Fraud typologies impacting you and your customers or members. DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 U.S.

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6 ways to safeguard your AML program against surprise staffing needs

Abrigo

Assessing and preparing for staffing needs AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation for financial institutions. Making plans in case of shortages and being proactive by cross-training employees can help. Here are several tips for keeping your AML program running smoothly when staffing needs arise.

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The Big Spike In ‘CEO Fraud’

PYMNTS

As for the areas where scammers managed the biggest hits, business email compromise (BEC), confidence/romance fraud and spoofing were the top three types of crime in terms of monetary losses. BEC fraud does not respect seniority, and it pays exceedingly well.”. billion (or slightly over half) of all losses tracked in 2019.

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Preventing Synthetic Identity Fraud

Independent Banker

What is synthetic identity fraud? In recent years, the emergence of synthetic identity fraud has highlighted many gaps in legacy systems’ ability to keep up with tech-savvy fraudsters. The challenges of synthetic identity fraud. Exposure to synthetic identity fraud increases with digital adoption.

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How to prepare for FedNow: 5 Steps for your financial institution

Abrigo

Fraud detection and AML systems: Ensure these systems are integrated and operational at your institution to stay on top of financial crime. Fraud prevention: Procedures to detect and prevent account opening fraud. Institutions can connect to FedNow through their core systems or other service providers.

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Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer

Abrigo

BSA training and experience must be extensive to meet regulatory expectations of a BSA Officer being competent and able to execute all duties effectively. Leadership and management: Leading and effectively managing a compliance team is a significant part of the role.

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