Bank Secrecy Act

Credit Unions Assume New Role In AML Fight
Credit Unions Assume New Role In AML Fight
December 14, 2018  |  Credit Unions

Credit unions (CUs) aren’t law enforcement agencies by design. However, anti-money laundering (AML) regulations like the Bank Secrecy Act can force CUs into the uncomfortable...

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How AML Regulations Are Pulling Credit Unions Into Law Enforcement
How AML Regulations Are Pulling Credit Unions Into Law Enforcement
December 13, 2018  |  Credit Unions

Communication and engagement with members is an essential part of any credit unions’ (CUs’) retention strategy. Recently, though, many CUs have turned to technology-driven solutions...

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OCC Fines Capital One $100M Over AML Lapse
OCC Fines Capital One $100M Over AML Lapse
October 24, 2018  |  Regulation

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced that it has fined Capital One $100 million due to shortcomings in the company’s Bank...

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Federal Agencies Weigh In On Sharing Bank Secrecy Act Resources
Federal Agencies Weigh In On Sharing Bank Secrecy Act Resources
October 04, 2018  |  Bank Regulation

Five federal agencies spoke on Wednesday (Oct. 3) on how community banks and credit unions can share resources to boost anti-money laundering (AML) efforts, and make Bank...

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Missing The Podium Edition: US Bank, SoFi And Bitcoin On Cards
Missing The Podium Edition: US Bank, SoFi And Bitcoin On Cards
February 19, 2018  |  Data Dive

Not everyone gets a trophy, an inevitable truth discovered by the U.S. Olympic team in Pyeongchang — at least so far. It’s not been a standout year for the...

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US Bank Fined $613M For AML Violations
US Bank Fined $613M For AML Violations
February 15, 2018  |  Bank Regulation

U.S. Bank was slapped with a $185 million civil penalty for what the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), in coordination with the Office of the...

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Rabobank Pays $368M Fine Over Illicit Funds
Rabobank Pays $368M Fine Over Illicit Funds
February 08, 2018  |  Legal

Rabobank, a California unit of the Dutch cooperative, agreed Wednesday (Feb. 7) to turn over $368 million for processing funds that were tied to illicit...

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Western Union Slapped With $60M Fine Over AML Lapses
Western Union Slapped With $60M Fine Over AML Lapses
January 05, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Western Union has agreed to pay a $60 million fine as part of a consent order with the New York State Department of Financial Services....

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Why Banks Need FinTech To Address Their Own Complicated Treasuries
Why Banks Need FinTech To Address Their Own Complicated Treasuries
September 29, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Banks are finding it more difficult than ever to ignore potential FinTech partnerships that could better serve their corporate customers. When it comes to corporate...

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