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FinCEN Files Show Banks’ ‘Whack-a-Mole’ Battle Against KYC/AML

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Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) show that several of the largest global banks moved money on behalf of scores of individuals and enterprises involved in criminal financial activity.

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Regulators Detail Banking Rules For Hemp Firms

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Banks no longer have to submit a suspicious activity report (SAR) just because a business is growing or cultivating hemp. Financial institutions should follow standard SAR procedures and submit a report only if there is questionable behavior.

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Compliance, Gaming and Gambling in Australia vs USA

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Fraud Prevention & Transaction Monitoring Australia: Real-time monitoring is required, with suspicious matter reports (SMRs) submitted to AUSTRAC. USA: Stricter transaction monitoring, requiring Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to FinCEN and geographical targeting orders (GTOs) for high-risk areas.