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Wolfsberg Group issues statement on the RBA for financial crime risk management

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The Wolfsberg Group (the Group) has released a statement reaffirming its commitment to the risk-based approach (RBA) for financial crime risk management. Further to its 2006 RBA guidance, and in line with the Financial Action...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Community Banks and BSA/AML Compliance: The OCC’s Consent Order with Clear Fork Bank Proves Regulators Aren’t Only Focused on...

On October 10, 2024, the financial services community was stunned by the $3.1 billion settlement between the federal government and TD Bank over Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) violations. TD Bank’s...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Crypto Crackdown: 8 Key BSA/AML Fundamentals for FinTechs

In June 2024, multiple state regulators took joint action against Plutus Financial, Inc (Abra) ordering Abra to cease and desist certain operations in the U.S. and reimburse customers of virtual assets valued at $81.1 million...more

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The Importance of KYC/CDD Review in Preparing for a BSA/AML Program Examination

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The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations are fundamental components of the financial industry’s efforts to combat financial crimes. As a BSA/AML Officer, it is crucial to ensure that your...more

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As COVID-19 Drives More Art Auctions Online, How Do Market Participants Maintain Financial Crimes Compliance?

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With the global economy reeling from the direct effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, no sector is spared from its impact, including the art market. As auction houses seek to find ways to sustain business during this time of...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

National Credit Union Administration Encourages Banking Hemp Businesses — With Some Caveats

In December 2018, Congress gave the hemp industry a significant boost by passing the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized the cultivation and sale of hemp (i.e., cannabis with a THC content of less than .3%). The 2018 Farm Bill...more

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