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How the Money Transmitter Modernization Act could build a more unified future

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WATCH NOW Takeaway 1 The number of money transmitters grew by 13% in 2021 in the U.S. Money transmitters like Western Union, PayPal, MoneyGram, Zelle, and many others, facilitate secure digital transactions, allowing people to send and receive funds across borders and within the U.S. alone, handling $6 trillion in payments.

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Safeguarding new banking products from fraud

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Banks of all sizes need practical tools to win the fight against fraud, so it should be no surprise that 31% of financial services organizations plan to add new technology systems to fight fraud, compared to 10% in 2021. However, AML investigators identify many fraudulent transactions and patterns.

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Top 10 Crypto scams to look for in 2023

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Be prepared and diligent in any crypto investment or other transaction. Of that group of users, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that since the beginning of 2021 through the first quarter of 2022, more than 46,000 people have reported losing over $1 billion in crypto scams. Financial Cybersecurity. Introduction.

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Fraud Concerns and Trends in 2022

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Fraud impact in 2021. A brigo conducted a 2021 end - of - the - year survey that asked BSA / AML Officers at f inancial institutions for their input on fraud trends. View the full results from the 2021 BSA/AML and Fraud Staff Survey by Abrigo: Top Issues for FinCrime Fighters. Financial Cybersecurity. Starting Point.

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Top 10 Regulatory Hot Topics for 2022 – What AML Professionals Need to Know

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The reputational risk alone is significant to your institution if you let a sanctioned Russian transaction fall through the cracks. AMLA Preparation With the passing of AMLA on January 1, 2021, the most sweeping regulatory changes since the USA PATRIOT Act were put into motion. Each potentially suspicious transaction must be analyzed.

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Fighting Cyber-Enabled Fraud with BSA, Fraud & IT Collaboration – Video

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You might also like this whitepaper, "The 2021 BSA/AML and Fraud Staff Survey: Top Issues for FinCrime Fighters". BSA investigators use historical transaction data, looking at unusual patterns. This number includes all cybercrime or cyber fraud from the basic definition and any illicit act transacted using a computer.

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FinCEN Issues Advisory on the FATF Updated List of Jurisdictions with AML/CFT Deficiencies

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On October 26, 2021, FinCEN issued an advisory referencing the October 2021 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Call to Action publication. Financial Cybersecurity. Takeaway 3 USA PATRIOT ACT Section 312 obligation s include enhanced due diligence procedures at institutions. . FATF Call to Action. Take the Assessment.