BlogEconomic Stimulus Payments Targeted by FraudstersMay 8, 2020 by Verafin “The CARES Act… together with three related pieces of pandemic relief legislation represent at least $2.4 trillion in aid and presents unparalleled opportunities to assist those in greatest need as well as unmatched prospects for fraud, misuse of the funds,... |
BlogTaking Quick Action Against COVID-19 CrimesMay 4, 2020 by Verafin Financial crime has proven to be a serious and growing challenge during the COVID-19 crisis. Fraudsters have promptly exploited the pandemic for their gain; with many financial institutions closed or limiting branch access and large numbers of citizens still sheltering... |
BlogImpact of COVID-19 Crisis on Financial Crime Management ProgramsApril 6, 2020 by Verafin As COVID-19 continues to impact financial systems around the globe, early reports are emerging on how the pandemic is affecting financial crime management programs. Financial institutions should have processes in place to minimize the impact of a pandemic and ensure... |
BlogDeconstructing the Currency Transaction ReportFebruary 18, 2020 by Jim Richards With FinCEN reporting increases in BSA report filings year over year, it is likely that over 16 million Currency Transaction Reports, or CTRs, were filed in 2019, each one reporting one or more cash transactions made by or on behalf... |
Feature SheetRegulatory ReportingFederal law requires Canadian financial institutions to report suspicious transactions, and certain electronic funds transfers and large cash transactions to FINTRAC. Investigating, compiling and submitting... |
Fact SheetWhy Choose VerafinFrom investigators and senior management, to deposit operations, collections and front-line staff — Verafin can help all areas of your institution combat financial crime. With... |
BlogThe Bank Secrecy Act Doesn’t Really ExistJanuary 15, 2020 by Jim Richards Happy New Year! Happy New Decade! But most importantly, Happy 50th Anniversary of the Bank Secrecy Act! Yes, the (so-called) Bank Secrecy Act was passed fifty years ago this October. As every BSA/AML professional knows, the Bank Secrecy Act was first made... |
BlogCrime Trends & Technology: Reflections & Perspectives for 2020January 7, 2020 by Verafin As we move into the next decade, it is critical for financial institutions (FIs) to reflect on recent trends in fraud and compliance, and gauge what potential challenges lay ahead. In a special year-end presentation, we took a look back... |
InfographicApplying AI to Fight CrimeMore and more financial institutions are leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions such as Machine Learning and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to increase the effectiveness and... |
Archived Webinar2019 Crime Trends & Technology: A Year in ReviewOriginally Presented: December 3, 2019 You’re invited to a special year-end presentation as industry experts discuss the challenges financial institutions faced in 2019, the trends to watch for in... |
