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How to prevent internal fraud at your bank or credit union

Abrigo

How to prevent internal fraud at your bank or credit union Of the many fraud risks banks and credit unions face, one of the most costly comes from within the institution itself. ACFE reported that 5% of an organizations revenue is lost to internal fraud each year, with an estimated $3.1 billion in total losses.

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Transaction monitoring: Data quality in banking makes the difference

Abrigo

Ensuring high financial crime data quality within your transaction monitoring system is a proactive step toward reducing exposure to money laundering and fraud while maintaining regulatory compliance. Staying on top of fraud is a full-time job. What is transaction monitoring? Let our Advisory Services team help when you need it.

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AML program productivity: Boost the impact of AML investigations

Abrigo

While they observe other institutions incurring multi-million-dollar fines for AML-related compliance violations, they themselves must navigate budgetary constraints and difficulty either finding experienced professionals or training newer staff. Tailor training to roles and responsibilities. What’s a leader to do?

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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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The Big Spike In ‘CEO Fraud’

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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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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

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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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