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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. trillion in suspicious transactions; J.P.Morgan followed with $514 million and Standard Chartered logged $166 million.

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Compliance, Gaming and Gambling in Australia vs USA

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This article will help you gain a better understanding of gaming and gambling laws in Down Under. USA: Stricter transaction monitoring, requiring Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to FinCEN and geographical targeting orders (GTOs) for high-risk areas.

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Ex-US Bank Risk Officer Fined For AML Failure

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Bank had in place erroneously capped the number of alerts, which hindered law enforcement’s ability to spot suspicious activity. His actions prevented the proper filing of many, many SARs, which hindered law enforcement’s ability to fully combat crimes and protect people,” said FinCEN Director Kenneth A.

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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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Public Policy Predictions 2019: Regulatory Reforms Ahead

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This month, a group of federal agencies including the Federal Reserve, OCC, FDIC and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a joint statement which encourages banks to consider, evaluate, and responsibly implement innovative solutions to BSA/AML compliance.

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