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Investigation Into Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Arm Underscores Scrutiny of AML and Onboarding Efforts 
Investigation Into Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Arm Underscores Scrutiny of AML and Onboarding Efforts 
April 11, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Anti-money laundering (AML) defenses might begin at the point of onboarding. The needs are for all manner of firms — and especially banks and investment...

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FinCEN’s Look at Banks’ Customer ID Efforts Points the Way to Increased Digitization
FinCEN’s Look at Banks’ Customer ID Efforts Points the Way to Increased Digitization
April 04, 2024  |  Banking

The fraudsters are wilier than ever. The dark web offers all manner of details up for sale, from email addresses to Social Security numbers. And...

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FinCEN Seeks Comments on Modernizing Customer Identification Program Requirements
FinCEN Seeks Comments on Modernizing Customer Identification Program Requirements
March 28, 2024  |  Regulation

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) requested comments on its Customer Identification Program (CIP) requirements for banks. The agency is exploring ways to modernize these requirements and...

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Banks Advocate Digital Payments as Defense Against Check Fraud
Banks Advocate Digital Payments as Defense Against Check Fraud
March 21, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Despite the growing adoption of digital payment solutions worldwide, financial institutions (FIs) continue to process billions of checks each year, setting the stage for a...

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McHenry Questions FinCEN Funding Amid Beneficial Ownership Debate
McHenry Questions FinCEN Funding Amid Beneficial Ownership Debate
February 14, 2024  |  Regulation

A top House Republican says the White House’s new beneficial ownership rules are needlessly complex. U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, (R-N.C.), head of the House Financial Services...

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Lawmakers Seek Delay on Beneficial Ownership Rules Affecting Small Businesses
Lawmakers Seek Delay on Beneficial Ownership Rules Affecting Small Businesses
December 20, 2023  |  SMBs

A group of Republican lawmakers wants the government to delay new small business reporting requirements. Starting Jan. 1, many businesses will be required to provide...

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FinCEN Alerts Financial Institutions About Ongoing ERC-Related Fraud Schemes
FinCEN Alerts Financial Institutions About Ongoing ERC-Related Fraud Schemes
November 22, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Fraud related to COVID-19 relief programs continues to occur “at a concerning scale.” Andrea Gacki, director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), said this...

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Treasury Department to Propose Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rules for Real Estate
Treasury Department to Propose Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rules for Real Estate
August 10, 2023  |  Regulation

Title insurers and others may soon be required to report the identities of the beneficial owners of companies that pay cash for real estate. The U.S....

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Department of the Treasury Names Andrea Gacki as New FinCEN Director
Department of the Treasury Names Andrea Gacki as New FinCEN Director
July 13, 2023  |  Personnel

The Department of the Treasury has named Andrea Gacki as the new director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). As the current director of the Office of Foreign Assets...

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