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FATF Updates Guidance for a Risk-Based Approach to Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers

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The Financial Action Task Force ("FATF"), the global money laundering and terrorist financing (“ML/TF”) watchdog, recently issued updated guidance related to compliance risks resulting from activities involving Virtual Assets...more

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Financial institutions general regulatory news, March 2021 # 4

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Holding company regulatory transaction fees: PRA PS3/21 - The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published a policy statement, PS3/21, on holding company regulatory transaction fees. ...more

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COVID-19 Creates Increased Risk of Financial Crimes and AML Exposure; FATF and FinCEN Provide Guidance

Earlier this month, senior officials of the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog—the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)—issued a paper identifying challenges, good practices, and policy responses to new...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Who are you partnering with for your Financial Institution’s BSA/AML Independent Testing?

Financial Institutions ought to design and evaluate compliance programs to meet BSA/AML requirements and to satisfy Bank Examiner expectations. A Financial Institution’s Compliance Programs must comply with the requirements...more

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AMA Updates AML Best Practices for AML Compliance

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AMA Details Components of a Strong AML/BSA Program - Earlier this month, the American Gaming Association (“AGA”) released an updated Best Practices for Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) Compliance (“Best Practices Guidance”)...more

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¿Su institución financiera utiliza un “Matrix” de enfoque basado en el riesgo de la OFAC?

El perfil de riesgo de la OFAC de una Institución Financiera se determina basado sus productos, servicios, clientes y ubicaciones geográficas.  Se requiere que un programa de cumplimiento OFAC de una Institución Financiera...more

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Does your Financial Institution utilize OFAC’s Risk Based Approach Matrix?

A Financial Institution’s OFAC risk profile is determined based on its products, services, customers and geographic locations.  A Financial Institution’s OFAC compliance program is required to...more

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FinCEN Issues Advisory on Foreign Jurisdictions with AML Deficiencies

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On November 12, 2019, FinCEN issued its latest Advisory on the Financial Action Task Force-Identified Jurisdictions with Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism Deficiencies and Relevant Actions by the...more

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What the Basel AML Index Reveals About Global Money Laundering Risks

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Established in 2003, the Basel Institute is a not-for-profit Swiss foundation dedicated to working with public and private partners around the world to prevent and combat corruption, and is an Associated Institute of the...more

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Financial Action Task Force Publishes Guidance for a Risk-Based Approach to Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers

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The Financial Action Task Force has published the outcomes of its third and last Plenary meeting under the U.S. Presidency in Orlando on June 19-21, 2019. The FATF considered key issues such as strategic initiatives, mutual...more

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Financial Action Task Force Reports to G20

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The Financial Action Task Force has published a Report to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors on its ongoing work to fight money laundering and terrorist financing. The report summarizes the FATF's work...more

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Joint Committee of ESAs Consults on Risk-Based Supervision and Risk Factors Guidelines

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On October 21, 2015, the Joint Committee of the European Securities and Markets Authority, the European Banking Authority and the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (together, the European Supervisory...more

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