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Leveraging Strategic Intelligence in Cryptocurrency Compliance

October 29, 2024 /Leave a comment

The cryptocurrency space is evolving rapidly, making a cutting-edge compliance function essential. Instead of the reactive measures often used by traditional financial institutions and early crypto exchanges, the future lies in a proactive approach to compliance—one driven by the introduction of a strategic intelligence team....

AFC Challenges, Compliance, Understanding AI, World Digest

The Changing Landscape of Auditing AI

October 17, 2024 /Leave a comment

Financial crime compliance has been a strategic priority for all financial institutions (FIs) globally. The increased dynamism in the business landscape and the enhanced use of digitization have exposed FIs to increased levels of financial crime compliance risk globally. Considering the same fact, regulators across...

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The Use of AI and Machine Learning in Financial Crime Compliance

October 4, 2024October 21, 2024 /Leave a comment

Nowadays, people often talk about artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. “Artificial Intelligence is the field of developing computers and robots that are capable of behaving in ways that both mimic and go beyond human capabilities. AI enabled programs can analyze and contextualize data to...

Breaking Barriers in AFC: Recap of ACAMS Las Vegas The Assembly

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Breaking Barriers in AFC: Recap of The Assembly Las Vegas

October 1, 2024 /Leave a comment

The ACAMS Assembly Las Vegas, held from September 23-25, 2024, at the Aria Resort and Casino, presented a variety of sessions addressing important anti-financial crime (AFC) topics such as cryptocurrency, compliance regulation, suspicious activity reports (SARs), artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI), the FTX...

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Insights from FinCEN’s Year in Review 2023

September 12, 2024 /Leave a comment

Whether or not certain customer activity or behavior results in a crime, financial institutions (FIs), in fulfilling their legal obligations, must report/alert authorities about potential concerns so that they get investigated. Each year, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) publishes its Year in Review report,...

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Two Viewpoints: How 9/11 Redefined Military Roles

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024 /Leave a comment

The attacks of September 11 radically transformed every aspect of life, business and governance, and its effects continue to be felt today. For members of the Armed Forces, the impact was immediate and drastic. A largely conventional force with a doctrine primarily geared for warfare...

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MSBs Are Vital to the U.S. Economy

August 30, 2024September 4, 2024 /Leave a comment

In some underserved and underdeveloped communities in the U.S., traditional banking is not the norm and, in rare cases, may not exist at all. Residents in areas with limited access to banking services turn to money services businesses (MSBs) to meet their financial needs as...

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Make Your Models Right

August 8, 2024August 23, 2024 /1 Comment

Consider this: A senior model validator recently estimated that computer-based tools classified as “models” incur at least $350,000 annually in additional compliance costs—per model—compared to non-model applications or end-user computing spreadsheets. These are compliance costs, mind you, and they are on top of the substantial...

AFC Policy, Compliance, Core AFC Resources, Exclusive

The Role of Accountants in Combating Financial Crimes

July 24, 2024 /Leave a comment

Accountants provide various services related to bookkeeping, accounting, budgeting and financial planning. They are seen as business enablers because they help business owners make informed decisions. Since they know the real intent and the ultimate beneficial owners behind business transactions, they have firsthand information about...

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Compliance Focus on Customers With Immigrant Status

July 23, 2024November 1, 2024 /Leave a comment

Immigration policy is perhaps the most obvious and, at the same time, a controversial issue on the American business agenda. Immigrants have played a decisive role in shaping the modern face of the U.S., making significant contributions to the economy, culture and society. It is...

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