Regulatory vs. Business Compliance
Fintech Focus Podcast | Navigating IT and Security Risks in Fintechs in Light of Impending DORA Deadline
On-Demand Webinar: Bring Predictability to the Spiraling Cost of Cyber Incident Response Data Mining
Episode 347 -- LRN's Code of Conduct Survey
Workplace Investigation Protocols: One-on-One with Greg Keating
The Election's Impact on the FTC Will Bring Big Changes, But Being Vigilant Must Remain a Priority
Harnessing Generative AI: Innovations and Best Practices — The Good Bot Podcast
Innovation in Compliance: Navigating Risk Management in the Automotive Industry with Tom Kline
Effective Compliance Training
Compliance Tip of the Day: Board Questions and Metrics for 3rd Party Risk Management
AI Washing: Simple Guidance to Avoid Risk
Webinar ¦ Benefits of Using AI in Construction
The Future of AI Regulation and Legislation: 5 Key Takeaways
Episode 342 -- How to Conduct an Internal Compliance Site Visit and Review
Why Privacy is Your Secret Weapon Against Third-Party Risk
Due Diligence in AI: 3 things you need to survive AI scrutiny
Enhancing Compliance: The Power of Independent Monitorships in Consumer Protection — Regulatory Oversight Podcast
Investigations and Cognitive Interviews
Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast Episode: Regulators Escalate Focus on the Risks of Bank Relationships with Fintechs and Other Third Parties
Fraud Prevention Techniques for Nonprofit Organizations - Part 3
A phone call comes in from a panicked client, the owner of a small, successful business. Your client was reviewing some financial records – a task usually handled by a long–time and trusted employee – and the client noticed a...more
Reporting entities under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) will soon be subject to a new requirement to report transactions suspected to be related to sanctions evasion to the...more
Conducting due diligence for physician and provider compensation arrangements during a healthcare transaction is critical for the acquirer. Appropriate due diligence is necessary, regardless of whether the transaction is a...more
While there are many different types of liability management transactions, two forms of these transactions have recently become more common: (i) uptier transactions (which are discussed in Part I of this OnPoint), and (ii)...more
The Federal Reserve is taking measured steps to better understand the types of cryptoasset-related activities contemplated by its supervised banking organizations. On August 16, 2022, the Board of Governors of the...more
ACI’s 27th Annual Flagship Conference on Regulatory Compliance for Financial Institutions will take place virtually on November 23 – 24, 2021 (EST). Join regulators and industry peers for a series of in-depth discussions...more
Global life sciences companies, research institutes, and universities face unique challenges when complying with U.S. and non-U.S. trade control laws, including complying with general and specific licenses authorizing...more
El 9 de abril de 2021, las agencias reguladoras bancarias federales (la Reserva Federal, “FDIC” y “OCC”) junto con FinCEN y la Administración Nacional de Cooperativas de Crédito emitieron una declaración conjunta que aborda...more
The Canadian Institute’s 20th Canadian Annual Forum on AML and Financial Crime is a curated program, dedicated to addressing pressing industry challenges through in-depth analysis of the financial crime landscape and industry...more
There has been considerable discussion in the market over the last 12 months about how lenders can increase liquidity and manage the risks that can arise through over-exposure to a particular sponsor, sector or product....more
In recent years, importers, exporters, and their financial institutions have shifted away from traditional, document-based trade finance instruments and toward non-documentary, “open account” settlement through clean wire...more
On the heels of an interpretive letter allowing national banks and federal savings associations (FSAs) to provide cryptocurrency custody services to customers (see our LawFlash), the US Office of the Comptroller of the...more
Federal authorities are prepping to “reprimand Citigroup Inc. for failing to improve its risk-management systems—an expansive set of technology and procedures designed to detect problematic transactions, risky trades and...more
In a lesson to everyone that the use of foolish monikers will come back to haunt you, Kais Mohammad, 36, a.k.a. “Superman29,” has met his Kryptonite - the U.S. Department of Justice. ...more
From the comfort of your home office, join two leading voices in AML for a discussion about how COVID-19 conditions are impacting operational imperatives and what you can do about it. They will share perspectives and insights...more
Eliminating the risk of business email compromise (BEC) attacks requires all parties to a financial transaction to pay close attention to email security, financial controls, and communication protocols. Key Points: ...more
A recent federal criminal action shows the depth of the U.S. government’s concern about the use of cryptocurrency (or virtual currency) to violate economic sanctions laws and the lengths to which it will go to charge such...more
On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (“NDAA 2020”), which includes numerous sanctions-related provisions. The law includes the previously introduced...more
AMA Details Components of a Strong AML/BSA Program - Earlier this month, the American Gaming Association (“AGA”) released an updated Best Practices for Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) Compliance (“Best Practices Guidance”)...more
On Dec. 23, 2019, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued a letter to New York-regulated depository and non-depository institutions, insurers and pension funds directing them to submit their plans for...more
On October 25, 2019, FinCEN issued a final rule imposing the Fifth Special Measure against the Islamic Republic of Iran as a “jurisdiction of primary money laundering concern” (“Final Rule”) under Section 311 of the USA...more
The United States continues to be plagued by mass shootings, which appear to be increasing in both frequency and lethality. Certain businesses have reacted by adjusting their business models, such as the recent decision by...more
On August 21, 2019, FinCEN issued an advisory (the “Advisory”) alerting financial institutions to various financial schemes and mechanisms employed by fentanyl and synthetic opioid traffickers to facilitate the illegal...more
FinCEN defines a Money Service Business (MSB) as any person DOING BUSINESS, whether or not on a regular basis or as an organized business concern, in one or more of the following capacities...more
On July 12, the staffs of the Division of Corporation Finance, Division of Investment Management, Division of Trading and Markets, and Office of the Chief Accountant (the “Staffs”) of the Securities and Exchange Commission...more