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FinCEN Issues Warning About COVID-19 Vaccine Scams, Cyberattacks

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2020

As the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out to medical workers and high-risk populations, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is asking financial institutions to be extra vigilant when it comes to cybersecurity. . So far, two vaccinations have been approved by the U.S.

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FinCEN Hits Capital One For $390 Million; Says Bank Violated Bank Secrecy Act

PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2021

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) late Friday (Jan. 15) announced that it is assessing a $390 million penalty against Capital One for engaging in what it says are “both willful and negligent violations” of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). financial system.”. financial system.”.

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FinCEN Reminds FIs To Beware During COVID-19 Crisis

PYMNTS

APRIL 3, 2020

Three weeks after the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued guidance to financial institutions (FIs) on COVID-19, the division of the U.S. FinCEN said it expects FIs to continue following a so-called risk-based approach to adhere to the BSA obligations. FinCEN said the former executive at U.S.

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BSA Officials At FIs Targeted By Phishing Campaign

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

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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FinCen Director On Why Casino Cooperation Is Central To Fighting Financial Crime

PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2019

Cooperation in an environment that is rapidly advancing on many technological fronts was the theme when FinCEN Director Kenneth A. And while the decision opened the flood-gates on digital gambling transactions, one thing, he noted, has not changed in the slightest in the new gaming landscape. The Team Oriented Nature Of Compliance .

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BEC Targets BSA Officials At Credit Unions

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

To that end, phishing attacks, more commonly known as business email compromises (BECs), have been aimed at Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) officials at credit unions. Krebs on Security noted that the emails sent to officials at the United States credit unions looked like they were being sent by other BSA officials. As reported, the U.S.

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Regulators Urge Tech Innovation To Combat Financial Crime

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The agencies, in tandem with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), said they “recognize that private sector innovation” that builds on existing tools or embraces new technologies can help banks identify and report money laundering , terrorist financing and other illicit activities.

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Ex-US Bank Risk Officer Fined For AML Failure

PYMNTS

MARCH 4, 2020

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has fined Michael LaFontaine, former chief operational risk officer at U.S. Bank , with a $450,000 civil penalty for his negligence in failing to intercept breaches of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), FinCEN announced on Wednesday (March 4). . The OCC also warned U.S.

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Compliance, Gaming and Gambling in Australia vs USA

Segpay

MARCH 24, 2025

USA: PSPs may need a Money Transmitter License (MTL) in each state they operate, plus registration with FinCEN as a Money Services Business (MSB). PSPs verify identity and monitor transactions. KYC & Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Australia: Risk-based approach, with minimum KYC checks under the AML/CTF Rules.

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

The Fintech Times

APRIL 8, 2024

“In addition to regulatory compliance, various security measures including KYC tools that enable real-time transaction monitoring, name matching and sanctions screening should be built into BaaS offerings from the start.” ” The post What Regulatory Challenges Should Banks and Fintechs be Aware of When Leveraging BaaS?

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With Terrorists And Scammers Lurking, Is A Crypto Storm Looming?

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 13, 2020

In fact, there exists a complete lack of consistent AML and other regulatory schemes elsewhere in the world – leaving cross-border and global transactions vulnerable. This inconsistency also impedes law enforcement’s ability to investigate, prosecute and prevent criminal activity involving or facilitated by virtual assets,” the report added.

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

Fintech News

JULY 17, 2024

The peak was reached in 2022, with an alarming US$30 billion identified, largely attributable to transactions involving sanctioned services such as the Russian exchange Garantex. Monero transactions have risen steadily, with a notable spike in March 2024 due to a spam event called Black Marble. billion in 2024.

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How to Maintain Anti-Money Laundering Compliance as a PayFac

Stax

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) establishes AML program requirements for financial institutions in the US while the USA Patriot Act lays down which entities are required to comply. As such, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) establishes certain AML program requirements for financial institutions in the US.

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Financial Crime Predictions 2021: More AI & Ransomware

FICO

DECEMBER 23, 2020

We predict a continued expansion in the use of AI/machine learning in financial services in such key risk areas as cybersecurity, customer onboarding, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, etc. So will high-risk products/services such as correspondent banking and trade finance transactions. Earlier this year in the U.S.,

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Cognitive Analytics for AML – Making SARs Count

FICO

DECEMBER 12, 2018

is to the existing Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/anti-money laundering (AML) regime. Among the key provisions is addressing the increasing burden on financial institutions required to file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and the enormous amount of data flowing to Treasury’s Financial Crime Enforcement Network (FinCEN). In the U.S.,

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Financial Policy Predictions 2021: Meaningful Changes Ahead

FICO

DECEMBER 15, 2020

BSA/AML Reforms Are on their Way - Even With a Looming Presidential Veto. The legislation includes nearly 200 pages of the most significant reforms to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws since the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001. to report their beneficial owners to FinCEN.

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Public Policy Predictions 2019: Regulatory Reforms Ahead

FICO

DECEMBER 19, 2018

AML/BSA Reform Talks Will Intensify but Meaningful Changes Will Have to Wait. Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering (BSA/AML) regulatory reforms are top of mind for regulators and legislators. Members of Congress have also been focused on BSA/AML reforms. Where is BSA/AML reform headed in 2019?

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Coronavirus: European Bank Branches Close, Limit Hours

PYMNTS

MARCH 16, 2020

In other news, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( FinCEN ) is asking financial institutions to be aware of fraudulent or malicious transactions “similar to those that occur in the wake of natural disasters” per a post on the government body’s website.

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FinCEN Issues Warning About COVID-19 Vaccine Scams, Cyberattacks

FinCEN Hits Capital One For $390 Million; Says Bank Violated Bank Secrecy Act

FinCEN Reminds FIs To Beware During COVID-19 Crisis

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BSA Officials At FIs Targeted By Phishing Campaign

FinCen Director On Why Casino Cooperation Is Central To Fighting Financial Crime

BEC Targets BSA Officials At Credit Unions

Regulators Urge Tech Innovation To Combat Financial Crime

Ex-US Bank Risk Officer Fined For AML Failure

Compliance, Gaming and Gambling in Australia vs USA

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

With Terrorists And Scammers Lurking, Is A Crypto Storm Looming?

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

How to Maintain Anti-Money Laundering Compliance as a PayFac

Financial Crime Predictions 2021: More AI & Ransomware

Cognitive Analytics for AML – Making SARs Count

Financial Policy Predictions 2021: Meaningful Changes Ahead

Public Policy Predictions 2019: Regulatory Reforms Ahead

Coronavirus: European Bank Branches Close, Limit Hours

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