Abrigo

MARCH 18, 2025

Payment system types, trends, and fraud risks Understanding how payment systems function, the different types in use, and the associated risks is critical for financial institutions to be able to balance innovation with security. Need short-term fraud or AML staffing relief? Abrigo Advisory Services can help.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 22, 2024

6 Steps t o mitigate fraud risk tied to new products Your AML and fraud teams' input is key when it comes to offering new bank products. You might also like this infographic, "Beyond immediate fraud losses: How the costs and impacts of fraud snowball." download NOW Takeaway 1 Fraud losses totaled $485.6

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Recommended Approach: Navigating constant changes in risk and regulatory environments is crucial for banks in 2025. By ensuring compliance with regulations, banks mitigate risks and maintain trust with customers and regulatory authorities. They need to align AI initiatives with the bank’s overall business goals.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The industry faces numerous challenges, including protecting sensitive data, navigating evolving regulations, and outdated legacy systems. To harness AIs potential effectively, its essential to develop a strategy that considers payment regulations to ensure consumer protection , data privacy , and ethical use of AI.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Fortify your credit risk management framework How to prepare your organization for scrutiny of its credit risk management practices during your next exam or review. . You might also like this whitepaper, "Stress Testing: Managing Capital Levels and Credit Risk." Have a playbook.

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Perficient

MARCH 17, 2025

AI-powered chatbots can handle routine inquiries, freeing human agents for complex issues, while AI-driven algorithms enhance fraud detection and risk management. Investing in advanced technologies will help identify potential risks and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

With digital transactions and eCommerce soaring during the pandemic, the rate of increasingly sophisticated fraud has also risen. With it, financial institutions need to strengthen their compliance to mitigate the risk of running afoul of the law. Can you really know your customer if you don’t know their location?” Complex Compliance.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Meeting investment accounting and reporting requirements The right technology tools can help institutions manage investment accounting compliance and risk exposure across various investment types. Investment accounting compliance not only minimizes operational risks but also reduces regulatory scrutiny. banking regulations.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Cybersecurity | 4 minute read Key Takeaways Third-party/vendor risk management is becoming increasingly challenging with more cloud-based providers. On top of initial vendor due diligence, there are ongoing, systematic approaches to managing third-party relationships. . Fraud Prevention. Credit Risk. Learn More.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most popular financial crime blogs in 2023 Check fraud, the SAFER Banking Act, and BSA exam topics were among Abrigo's top blogs on AML/CFT and fraud this year. You might also like this infographic on the true costs of fraud at financial institutions. Here are Abrigo’s 10 top AML and fraud blogs in 2023.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

4 Reasons better check fraud prevention is a good investment Check fraud is on the rise. Learn how you can save time and money in the long run by updating check fraud prevention capabilities today. At the same time, check fraud is increasing dramatically. At the same time, check fraud is increasing dramatically.

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Abrigo

APRIL 11, 2025

Helping software users in an ever-changing environment Fast, knowledgeable support is essential, especially when regulations change or questions arise. Financial institutions benefit when a vendor prioritizes knowledge-sharingwhether its about regulations and industry changes or updates to the software. They are my allies.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Court case: Credit union held liable for ACH fraud losses A construction company argued the financial institution "failed to establish a reasonable routine" for monitoring suspicious activity alerts tied to ACH. Takeaway 2 The case is under appeal, but it nevertheless holds lessons related to monitoring ACH risks.

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Abrigo

JUNE 3, 2021

Takeaway 2 While crypto crime fell in 2020, there are many risks financial institutions must be aware of. Takeaway 3 To fight cryptocurrency-related risks and mitigate losses, be vigilant and stay on top of fraud trends. By Hannakah Rubin, Risk Management Consultant at Abrigo. Fraud Prevention. Fraud Trends.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Measuring the cost of fraud losses. The true cost of fraud goes beyond the initial reported fraud losses Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Fraud scams made worse by the pandemic continue to be successful, while crypto-scams are emerging. That equates to $35 billion annually.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 23, 2019

In a marketplace where data is shared and distributed at record speeds, third-party or vendor risk management is a challenge for most businesses. The spotlight from federal and state regulators continues to shine on the use of third parties, and the pressure for those vendors to meet regulatory guidelines has greatly increased.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2020

And new regulations are taking root or are on the horizon to help protect consumers, their data and how that data might be used. That translated, and still translates, into new ways of thinking about information security, and breaking down silos between departments and various risk management efforts. Looking At Trust .

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Perficient

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Risks Highlighted by the Fed in the Supervisory Letter Include: Money laundering – The letter emphasizes that crypto-related financing poses heightened risks associated with the governance of the underlying network as well as cybersecurity. The Home Owners’ Loan Act. The Federal Reserve Act. The Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Regulators take risk seriously, and knowing just how much risk your institution can take while remaining compliant is essential. Significant risk doesn't always mean a big reward for financial institutions. FinCEN said this was done with little to no risk management program.

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Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2023

Share these reports on AML activities to inform directors Reporting to the board on AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation. You might also be interested in this AML/CFT risk assessment checklist. What is valuable information about your fraud and anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) program?

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Perficient

JUNE 19, 2024

Our risk and regulatory compliance experts, Carl Aridas and Chandni Patel, have just returned from XLoD 2024 in New York. The event brought together the world’s top financial institutions and regulators to discuss the future of non-financial risk and control.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing. They must not only comply with regulations aimed at protecting the safety of the FI but also those protecting the customers/members.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing. They must not only comply with regulations aimed at protecting the safety of the FI but also those protecting the customers/members.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2018

Wells Fargo, weeks after it was hit with a rare enforcement action from the Federal Reserve, is overhauling its risk management processes and announced internally that four top risk management executives would be retiring. All are retiring in April, May or June.

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Perficient

JANUARY 16, 2024

Regularly review and update policies annually to ensure compliance with current rules and regulations. Ensure all employees , including senior management , are aware of and adhere to those policies. READ MORE: Developing a Third-Party Risk Management Tool Are you ready to optimize your business?

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Perficient

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Positive Aspects of AI in Financial Services As noted by the OCC, advances in computing capacity, increased data availability, and improvements in analytical techniques, have significantly expanded opportunities for banks to leverage AI for risk management and operational purposes.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Streamline fraud and AML efforts Financial institutions that combine fraud and AML/CFT alerts into a single transaction monitoring system can strengthen defenses and improve efficiency. Takeaway 3 Modernizing AML/CFT programs with shared case management aligns with FinCEN's emphasis on innovation and streamlining processes.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Checklists, guides, and more to help you and your AML-CFT staff Thousands of FinCrime professionals have accessed these guides, checklists, and other resources produced in 2022 by Abrigo's team, which includes former bankers, BSA officers, and regulators. . Training materials for anti-money laundering & fraud professionals.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

You might also like this webinar, "Tackling operational risks: Strategies for check fraud and ransomware prevention." real estate market alone. This includes monitoring their activities, understanding their client base, and ensuring they adhere to the same standards as other regulated entities. Here is what you need to know.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 5, 2023

AML Compliance Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer Hiring a Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer for a financial institution involves looking for a unique experience level and skillset that ensures compliance with the BSA and related regulations. You might also like this webinar , "Pros and cons of combining BSA and fraud departments."

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Perficient

AUGUST 16, 2023

Bank Closed By Regulators Almost all bank closures happen on a Friday so that regulators can work all weekend to reopen the bank on Monday. The federal bank regulator and Dream First Bank also negotiated a shared-loss agreement on the loans purchased from Heartland Tri-State Bank to share the losses and potentially recover assets.

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Jeff For Banks

APRIL 16, 2011

As community FIs, regulators force us to throw enough money down a black hole without us volunteering to do so. But managing risk across organizational silos is highly fragmented in FIs. She said the Bank had a check fraud about seven years ago, and therefore she had to manually review all checks over $5,000.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2019

Dun & Bradstreet Global Head of Compliance and Supply Products Brian Alster said that, as the once-separate procurement and compliance efforts within organizations continue to converge, technology is going to play an increasingly critical role for businesses to manage the bombardment of risks, including fraud, non-compliance and cyberattacks.

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Insights on Business

MAY 6, 2019

Payment fraud detection has always had a bit more latitude than its counterparts in anti-money laundering, customer due diligence and even trade surveillance compliance. Unlike the latter areas, fraud prevention is an area not as heavily governed by regulations or specific rules of what a financial institution should or should not allow.

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SWBC's LenderHub

AUGUST 18, 2022

As of March 18, 2022, Nacha’s account validation rule requires ACH originators of WEB entries to use a commercially reasonable fraud detection system to verify the first time a consumer checking account is used for an electronic (ACH) payment, if the payment is initiated over an online channel, the account number must be validated first.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2021

Wirecard, the global supplier of electronic payment and risk management services, collapsed in June owing creditors nearly $4 billion. Wirecard’s downward spiral brought attention to BaFin’s inability to detect the fraud despite many warnings. Suggestions that Hufeld should step down came to a head on Thursday (Jan.

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