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Using BSA Hot Topics to Strengthen Your BSA Program in 2020

Abrigo

It is critical for leadership and the Board of Directors to be engaged in all areas of the institution, including compliance with the BSA. This is a must-have risk management concept. BSA compliance must be right-sized to fit each institution and its evolving risk. Ensure There Are Adequate Resources. Learn more.

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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. Financial services experience: Practical experience in the banking or financial sector, especially in compliance, risk management, or auditing roles, is invaluable for a BSA Officer.

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Change management in banks and credit unions: A key to success

Abrigo

More recently, the OCC identified change management as one of its supervision priorities for the year ahead. Change management equips these institutions with the tools to adapt swiftly and effectively to these changes, ensuring they stay ahead in the competitive market.

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Avoiding AML compliance penalties – Tips from a former regulator

Abrigo

FinCEN said this was done with little to no risk management program. The credit union was not reviewing 314(a) requests, not conducting independent testing, and could not provide regulators with a meaningful risk assessment. The revenue generated from this relationship made up over 90% of the credit union's annual income.

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Countering Financial Crimes with Watson and Cognitive Solutions

Insights on Business

Promontory Financial Group, an IBM subsidiary that specializes in risk management and regulatory compliance, has trained Watson on regulatory content. Alongside his leadership responsibilities Vivek works directly with C-suite executives to share best practices based on his two decades of expertise in financial services.

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Fraud prevention and detection: Empowering clients through education

Abrigo

Takeaway 3 Numerous resources can help banks and credit unions offer training on fraud to help customers or members recognize scams and avoid theft. Effective fraud risk management includes detection and fraud monitoring that should consider customer or member history and behavior.

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How to Win Small Business Loans This Year

Abrigo

The good news is that some vendors can assist financial institutions with process optimization and management changes to help them improve policy and operations. Lending & Credit Risk. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Jump-Start Digital Transformation with Change Management. Credit Analysis Training. Asset/Liability.

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