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BSA Officials At FIs Targeted By Phishing Campaign

PYMNTS

In a reported phishing campaign that began last month, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) officials at credit unions in the U.S. are said to have been sent emails that appeared to have come from other BSA officers. It was not clear if any BSA officers had decided to follow the link to the site, according to the report.

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What Regulatory Challenges Should Banks and Fintechs be Aware of When Leveraging BaaS?

The Fintech Times

This April, The Fintech Times is focusing on all things embedded finance, the integration of financial services into non-financial products and services. First, we turn our attention to the growth of Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS). “Do they have a banking licence that means their customers’ money is protected up to a certain level?

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Understanding Crypto Money Laundering, and How to Get a Handle on It

Fintech News

The far-reaching study encompasses both crypto-native and non-crypto native methods, as well as strategies for prevention. The HKMA concluded that the bank failed to continuously monitor business relationships, conduct enhanced due diligence in high-risk situations for a period, and maintain proper records for some customers.

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How to Maintain Anti-Money Laundering Compliance as a PayFac

Stax

The US, therefore, requires financial institutions as well as financial services firms to have anti-money laundering (or AML) compliance programs in place. In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about ensuring AML compliance as a payment facilitator (or PayFac). Let’s get started.

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FinCEN Deputy Director Talks Reform, NBFI Supervision

PYMNTS

11) about the importance of innovation and the regulation of non-banking financial institutions (NBFI), according to a release. El-Hindi made it clear that he doesn’t want to sacrifice innovation in pursuing anti-money laundering (AML) and other anti-illicit policies. Even if they do, he added, they should be allowed to exist.

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FinovateFall 2024 Sneak Peek Series: Part 5

Finovate

BankShift BankShift is a brand-on-banking ecosystem for digital banking platforms, crafted by humans with experience in digital-first and data-driven innovations from leading financial institutions and brands. Banks, credit unions, payment providers, and financial institutions focused on unsecured consumer lending.

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Financial Policy Predictions 2021: Meaningful Changes Ahead

FICO

Duguid before the end of June 2021, I believe the court will not only provide some clarity on what an ATDS is but, in doing so, will further facilitate the use by banks and other businesses of legitimate, non-marketing automated or prerecorded voice and text messages to the mobile phones of customers who have the provided requisite consent.

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