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Climate Risk, the emerging risk

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This episode of the podcast, focusing on climate risk as an emerging regulatory compliance issue, features a dialogue between Len and Dean. They discuss how climate-related risks, especially in the financial sector, have...more

GeoDataVision

The Coming Perfect Storm

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Podcast #69, "The Coming Perfect Storm," features a discussion between Dean and Len Suzio about new regulatory challenges for the banking sector. Len highlights the implications of two key regulations: Section 1071 of the...more

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ICBC Agrees to Two Consent Orders for Alleged BSA/AML Deficiencies and Disclosure of Confidential Supervisory Information

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Recently, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (“ICBC”) entered into two consent orders. The first consent order is with the New York State Department of Financial Services (the “NYDFS”) for alleged deficiencies...more

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OCC Issues Its Semiannual Risk Perspective

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) issued its Semiannual Risk Perspective for Spring 2022 on June 23. This was the same day the Federal Reserve released the results of its stress test for large bank holding...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Cómo las administraciones tributarias pueden monitorear la capacitación en cumplimiento de FATCA y CRS de las IF

Un nuevo informe de la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económico (OCDE) dice que las administraciones tributarias pueden evaluar el cumplimiento de FATCA y CRS de las instituciones financieras al monitorear...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

CFPB Updates Supervision and Examination Manual, Adds IT Examination

The CFPB updated its Supervision and Examination Manual by adding a new section titled Compliance Management Review – Information Technology. The new examination procedures are meant to assist CFPB examiners when assessing...more

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CFPB adds new section on information technology to Supervision and Examination Manual

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The CFPB has added a new section to its Supervision and Examination Manual titled “Compliance Management Review-Information Technology.” The new section supplements the existing section on Compliance Management Review to...more

The Volkov Law Group

FINRA Reminds Broker-Dealers on Importance of Compliance with New AML Rules

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The new Anti-Money Laundering laws and regulations continue to roll out with new risks, liabilities and compliance requirements.  There is a coming AML enforcement storm, fueled by a new AML whistleblower program that will...more

Jones Day

FinCEN Issues First U.S. Priorities for Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing

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On June 30, 2021, FinCEN announced the first set of government-wide AML/CFT Priorities, as required by the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 ("AML Act"). Consistent with the National Strategy for Combating Terrorist and Other...more

K2 Integrity

Using Sanctions Screening and List Management to Support a Stable Sanctions Compliance Framework

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A robust sanctions compliance program is a key part of financial crimes compliance programs for financial institutions as well as businesses engaged in global commerce. Failure to establish or effectively implement such a...more

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CFPB rescinds 2018 bulletin on supervisory communications and issues replacement bulletin eliminating supervisory recommendations

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In addition to rescinding seven policy statements providing flexibility to companies in meeting certain compliance obligations during the pandemic, the CFPB has also rescinded its 2018 bulletin (2018-01) that announced...more

Burr & Forman

FINRA Warns on Compliance Phishing

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On March 4, FINRA issued a Regulatory Notice warning member firms not to fall for phishing scam preying on compliance fears.  The scam uses a phony email address, supports@finra-online.com, demanding an immediate response to...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

CFPB Issues Guidelines Encouraging Access to Financial Products and Services for Customers with Limited English Proficiency

Approximately 22 percent of U.S. residents over the age of 5 speak a language other than English at home. Of those persons, approximately 37.6 percent have limited English proficiency (LEP), meaning they have a limited...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

El Cumplimiento No Debe Estar "Sub-Financiado"

Los profesionales de cumplimiento continúan protegiendo a sus instituciones financieras durante estos tiempos sin precedentes. Se han convertido en una fuente de información regulatoria para las Instituciones Financieras que...more

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OCC Steps Up Scrutiny of EUCs at Financial Institutions

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EUCs – End User Computing applications – have hit the headlines again, after the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) levied a $400 million fine on an American-based bank. It found issues in the institution’s...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Financial Institutions Can No Longer Afford to Underfund Compliance Hiring and Training

The Covid-19 Pandemic and the accompanying reduction in economic activity has been a rationale for Financial Institutions (FI) to re-analyze their budgets for compliance training and education.  FIs, as well as  businesses in...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Cumplimiento OFAC de las Instituciones Financieras y las Agencias Reguladoras Bancarias

Mientras que la OFAC es responsable de promulgar, desarrollar y administrar sanciones para el Secretario del Tesoro de EE. UU., las agencias reguladoras bancarias cooperan para asegurar el cumplimiento de las instituciones...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Financial Institution OFAC Compliance and Bank Regulatory Agencies

While OFAC is responsible for promulgating, developing, and administering sanctions for the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, bank regulatory agencies cooperate in ensuring OFAC financial institution compliance.  ...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Oficiales de Cumplimiento y el Creciente Riesgo de la Responsabilidad Personal

El 4 De Febrero De 2020, El Comité De Cumplimiento De El Colegio De Abogados  De La Ciudad De Nueva York Emitió Un Informe Sobre La Responsabilidad De Los Oficiales De Cumplimiento En El Sector Financiero.  ...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Compliance Officers and the Growing Risk of Personal Liability

On February 04, 2020, The New York City Bar Association Compliance Committee Issued A Report On Chief Compliance Officer Liability In The Financial Sector.  ...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

What can trigger an OFAC investigation and what can an OFAC Investigation lead to?

OFAC investigations are often triggered as a result of: • Reports that are generated by U.S. Financial Institutions which have blocked or rejected a transaction based on a suspected sanctions violation • A self-disclosure...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

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Instituciones Financieras y el FCPA

La Ley de Prácticas Corruptas en el Extranjero (“Foreign Corrupt Practices Act – FCPA”) prohíbe el pago de sobornos a funcionarios extranjeros para ayudar a obtener o retener negocios.  Exige que las empresas cuyos valores se...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Financial Institutions and the FCPA

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prohibits payment of bribes to foreign officials to assist with obtaining or retaining business.  It requires companies whose securities are listed in the US to maintain books and...more

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Establishing an Effective Compliance Management System for Financial Services

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The CFPB has generated acute awareness of the term “compliance management system” (CMS) through its highly publicized consent orders. Since it began issuing orders in 2011, the CFPB has invariably cited “significant...more

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