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Internal investigations often start small. A complaint, a suspicious transaction, or a red flag in a routine audit. Most companies try to manage these issues internally, without specialized tools or external legal support....more
There was a flurry of DOJ whistleblower program activity over the last two weeks as the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY Program), District of New Jersey (DNJ Program), Southern District of...more
In this episode of Payments Pros, Carlin and Keith welcome back Jordan Bennett, Nacha's senior director of network risk management, for a two-part series on the newly approved rules designed to combat credit push fraud....more
On March 18, Nacha, the organization that governs the ACH network, announced that its members approved a new set of rules aimed at reducing the incidence of frauds, such as business email compromise (BEC), that exploit...more
Could you provide an insight into recent trends shaping financial crime in your country of focus? How great a risk does money laundering in particular now pose to companies? One would likely never imagine compliance as...more
On September 8, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Department of Treasury (FinCEN) issued an alert warning financial institutions to be vigilant against a prominent virtual currency investment scam called...more
In this episode of Payments Pros, Carlin McCrory welcomes Stout’s Disputes, Compliance, and Investigations Managing Director Terri Sands to discuss the evolvement in payments and the launch of FedNow. Carlin and Terri...more
Giant Banks Paid More for Deposits in Q2. That's Bad News for Small Lenders. “But many smaller institutions, some of whom turned to more expensive borrowings to replace deposits lost in the spring, don't have as many...more
When you hear the word cyberattack you think of attacks on banks, large box stores, or medical facilities. You should add the construction industry to that list because it is the third most common target for cyberattacks....more
On January 3, the FDIC, Federal Reserve Board, and OCC issued a joint interagency statement highlighting key risks banks should consider when choosing to engage in cryptocurrency-related services. ...more
It’s very hard to keep up with digital and crypto lingo. But if you are dabbling in crypto, you need to know about rug pulls. What is a rug pull you ask? According to blogger Migi Delfin, “A rug pull is a fraud scheme that...more
Compliance teams looking to stay ahead of the changing landscape need to be up to date on the latest developments. Join us for Global Compliance Updates in collaboration with the DIFC Academy, on 2–3 November 2021. This...more
Compliance Professionals continue protecting their Financial Institutions during these unprecedented times. They have become a source of regulatory information for Financial Institutions facing challenges that are changing...more
Now is the time for financial institutions to prepare for a less obvious but inevitable consequence of the economic downturn and decline in the markets associated with the COVID-19 outbreak: the unraveling of an increased...more
In an Industry Letter, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is requesting assurance that New York State regulated institutions have preparedness plans in place to address operational risk, and it is...more
Eliminating the risk of business email compromise (BEC) attacks requires all parties to a financial transaction to pay close attention to email security, financial controls, and communication protocols. Key Points: ...more
This is the third alert in our series on the risks to corporations, including financial services firms, posed by “deepfakes”—a type of technology, powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, that can be used to...more
Growing Chinese illicit finance threats, vulnerabilities, and exposure are combining to increase illicit financing risk in the international financial system, judging from a series of recent advisories, sanctions actions,...more
Did you know Americans lost nearly $150 million dollars to real estate internet scams last year? That makes real estate cyber crime a greater risk to Americans than identity theft ($100 million in losses) or credit card fraud...more
On April 29, 2019, FINRA published an Information Notice alerting to a potential increase in member firms falling victim to imposter websites – websites designed to appear legitimate but that actually serve as a vehicle to...more
The scammers continue to find easy ways to dupe unsuspecting businesses into sending information or money to them....more
Fraud presents a constant threat to companies around the globe—and that risk is growing as perpetrators become ever more digitally savvy and creative in their criminal activities. K2 Intelligence has conducted a multitude of...more
Just how many counts of fraud attacks occurred in the first quarter of 2018? These results from ThreatMetrix uncovered some alarmingly high numbers, including...more
An old trick is coming back and working. It is a wire fraud scheme targeted at homeowners instead of businesses, and it is happening at an alarming rate....more
According to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) states that the main focus for Financial Institution ought to be on the reporting of suspicious activities....more