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2020 Goals for Credit Unions Based on NCUA Supervisory Priorities

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Be proactive in cybersecurity controls and implement best practices. . From the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering (BSA/AML) compliance, cybersecurity, credit risk, the implementation of the new standard for current expected credit losses (CECL), consider these goals for your credit union in 2020. . financial system.

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Digital Security 101 for the Small Business Owner

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If it seems like you’re hearing more news about digital security breaches these days, you aren’t imagining things: In 2017, the number of cyberattacks worldwide more than doubled , according to a cybersecurity report issued by the Online Trust Alliance. “In 2018, it’s not really a matter of if , it’s a matter of when.”.

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FinCEN Strengthens Commitment to Digital Innovation

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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), along with the Federal Banking Agencies, released a joint statement in December 2018 emphasizing financial institutions’ need to embrace technology to strengthen their BSA/AML programs. Financial Cybersecurity. Our Transparent AI is easy to explain to regulators. . BSA Software.

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10 Business Success Stories and What They Teach Entrepreneurs

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The small business success story: Halfaker & Associates is a Virginia-based contractor dealing with data analytics, cybersecurity, software engineering, and IT infrastructure for the federal government. A post shared by Gooroo (@gooroo) on Jun 14, 2018 at 9:19am PDT. . — Halfaker and Assoc. halfaker) November 3, 2017.

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FinCEN Reissues Real Estate Geographic Targeting Orders: What Does this Mean for Your FI?

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The threshold amount was lowered in 2018, as it was determined that money laundering is widespread in accessible real estate, not only on higher-end properties. Financial Cybersecurity. Under the continuing GTO, the purchase price of residential real estate property remains at $300,000. Artificial Intelligence. BSA Software.

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Artificial Intelligence in BSA

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In December 2018, FinCEN released the Joint Statement on Innovative Efforts to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing. Financial Cybersecurity. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) understands the importance of utilizing technology in AML to better prevent bad actors from profiting off their illicit gains.

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Human Capital Trends: What to Expect in 2018 and Beyond

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Deloitte has called 2018 the year of the “social enterprise,” and corporate responsibility is emerging as an increasingly important component to businesses. And with more data comes the added concern of cybersecurity. These trends may be for human capital in 2018, but they indicate major shifts that will take us beyond this year.