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Regulators Detail Banking Rules For Hemp Firms

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Banks no longer have to submit a suspicious activity report (SAR) just because a business is growing or cultivating hemp. Financial institutions should follow standard SAR procedures and submit a report only if there is questionable behavior. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) interim final rule on hemp production.

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Ex-US Bank Risk Officer Fined For AML Failure

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Bank , with a $450,000 civil penalty for his negligence in failing to intercept breaches of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), FinCEN announced on Wednesday (March 4). . The bank also inadequately staffed the BSA compliance function. . “Mr. The bank had also neglected to submit suspicious activity reports (SARs) on time.

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Public Policy Predictions 2019: Regulatory Reforms Ahead

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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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