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RBS Slapped With Lawsuit Over Frozen Accounts

PYMNTS

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is being sued by an unnamed British payments company over allegations that RBS froze accounts on suspicion of illegal activity by the company’s clients, according to a report in the Financial Times. Downes pointed out that the company wasn’t the only entity involved with the alleged money launderers.

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FinCEN Files Show Banks’ ‘Whack-a-Mole’ Battle Against KYC/AML

PYMNTS

Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) show that several of the largest global banks moved money on behalf of scores of individuals and enterprises involved in criminal financial activity. In one example, reported on Monday (Sept. billion in fines.

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Compliance, Gaming and Gambling in Australia vs USA

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Fraud Prevention & Transaction Monitoring Australia: Real-time monitoring is required, with suspicious matter reports (SMRs) submitted to AUSTRAC. USA: Stricter transaction monitoring, requiring Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to FinCEN and geographical targeting orders (GTOs) for high-risk areas.

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Consumer Watchdog Warns Against Elder Financial Abuse

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is urging financial institutions to report any suspicions they may have about financial exploitation of elderly people, the organization said in a release. . The CFPB also released a report that showed how important it was to tell authorities about EFE.

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The Nitty-Gritty Of Suspicious Activity Reporting

PYMNTS

A recent guest blog presented by G2 Web Services explores the obligations acquirers and third parties have when it comes to filing a Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) form if there is any suspicion of transaction laundering. According to the post , authored by Theodore F. Monroe and Bradley O.

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Value Of UK AML Fines Jumps 105 Percent

PYMNTS

“Businesses who ignore their money laundering responsibilities should not expect a light touch,” he added in a statement sent to PYMNTS.

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Payment Screening: What Is It, How It Works and Its Importance

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If a customer sending or receiving a payment does hit a sanctions list, regulated entities are required to file a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) with the relevant authorities. Investigation and Resolution : Trained personnel investigate the alert to determine if it’s a true match or a false positive.