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BSA Officials At FIs Targeted By Phishing Campaign

PYMNTS

In a reported phishing campaign that began last month, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) officials at credit unions in the U.S. are said to have been sent emails that appeared to have come from other BSA officers. It was not clear if any BSA officers had decided to follow the link to the site, according to the report.

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BEC Targets BSA Officials At Credit Unions

PYMNTS

To that end, phishing attacks, more commonly known as business email compromises (BECs), have been aimed at Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) officials at credit unions. Krebs on Security noted that the emails sent to officials at the United States credit unions looked like they were being sent by other BSA officials. As reported, the U.S.

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Regulators Detail Banking Rules For Hemp Firms

PYMNTS

It also clarifies the BSA guidelines when offering financial services to hemp-related businesses. After further evaluation of the USDA interim final rule, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will issue additional guidance. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) interim final rule on hemp production.

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Join This Exclusive Gathering of Global Industry Experts at the 15th Nextgen Payments & Regtech Forum

Fintech Finance

Over 50 industry specialists will take the stage at the 15th Nextgen Payments & Regtech Forum in Austin, covering the latest topics and representing leading organisations such as FDIC, FTA, Payall Payment Systems, Inc., Lisa Lechner, Chief Compliance Officer at SpotOn Matt Shustrin, CCO (Chief Compliance Officer), BSA/AMLOfficer, Sr.

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What Regulatory Challenges Should Banks and Fintechs be Aware of When Leveraging BaaS?

The Fintech Times

In these instances, regulatory burdens are transferred directly onto the banking provider, who is responsible for bringing things like banking licenses and FDIC-insurance to the relationship. “Meanwhile, the fintech or end company can focus on technology and the customer experience in which they excel.

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Public Policy Predictions 2019: Regulatory Reforms Ahead

FICO

AML/BSA Reform Talks Will Intensify but Meaningful Changes Will Have to Wait. Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering (BSA/AML) regulatory reforms are top of mind for regulators and legislators. Members of Congress have also been focused on BSA/AML reforms. Where is BSA/AML reform headed in 2019?

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