BlogA Mandate for Innovation in the AML Act of 2020May 28, 2021 by Jim Richards The fourth instalment in Jim Richards’ Renewing the BSA Series. Innovation is a key theme throughout the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA or the Act). As financial crimes evolve and regulatory compliance commitments advance, financial institutions need innovative solutions... |
Archived WebinarSanctions Compliance: Identifying High-Risk Entities and Mitigating Risk to InstitutionsOriginally Presented: May 27, 2021 Financial institutions are facing increased expectations for identifying high-risk entities and mitigating sanctions risks. Gaps in sanctions management programs can result in unsatisfactory examinations, reputational... |
InfographicSanctions ScreeningFinancial institutions are facing increased expectations to employ a risk-based approach to sanctions compliance. As lists constantly evolve and the risks of non-compliance increase, conventional... |
InfographicRenewing the BSA: Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA) and AML/CFT ReformThe Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA) may usher in the most profound changes to the BSA/AML regime since the USA PATRIOT Act, with potential... |
BlogInformation Sharing Prioritized in AML Act of 2020March 4, 2021 by Jim Richards The third instalment in Jim Richards’ Renewing the BSA Series. Many professionals are touting the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA) as the biggest change to American efforts to fight crime and corruption since the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001... |
BlogAML Act of 2020 Progresses SAR RegimeFebruary 19, 2021 by Jim Richards The second instalment in Jim Richards’ Renewing the BSA Series. On January 1, 2021 the United States Senate approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and with it, the most significant legislation addressing the U.S. Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the... |
BlogA Brief Introduction to the AML Act of 2020February 12, 2021 by Jim Richards The first instalment in Jim Richards’ Renewing the BSA Series. The landscape of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) is changing. The latter half of 2020 saw repeated calls to examine and modernize Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of... |
BlogFinCEN Supplemental Advisory Outlines New Human Trafficking Typologies, Red FlagsJanuary 14, 2021 by Verafin On October 15, 2020, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released a Supplemental Advisory on Identifying and Reporting Human Trafficking and Related Activity, in response to the potential growth in illicit activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Supplemental Advisory broadens... |
BlogCrime Trends & Technology: Reflections & Perspectives for 2021December 16, 2020 by Verafin In a recent year-end presentation, we explored the unrelenting challenges of 2020, the trends and technology developments throughout the year, and offered an overview of how recent industry threats may continue into the future. The following highlights and related resources will... |
Archived Webinar2020 Crime Trends & Technology: A Year in ReviewOriginally Presented: December 3, 2020 From the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 crisis to the historic 50-year anniversary of the BSA, 2020 has been a defining year in financial crime... |
