By now, everyone in the financial services industry should be familiar with what an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Program is and its purpose. There is one very important aspect of an AML compliance program that is often overlooked, which is implementing an ongoing training program for any and all employees conducting money service transactions in […]
Cybersecurity is something that affects businesses of all sizes. These are some basic steps you can take to ensure that your business does not fall victim to cyber threats. In 2019, there was an increase of 17% for Data Breaches according to James E. Lee, COO of the Identity Theft Resource Center. While most people […]
Banks are no longer required to file suspicious activity reports (SARs) for customers engaging in the growth or cultivation of hemp. Under the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp has been reclassified. DEFINITION OF HEMP The 2018 Farm Bill now defines hemp as a variety of cannabis that contains .3% or less tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). By doing this, […]
Relief for Financial Services Centers & Employees On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed a $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act relief bill that will provide support to those that are experiencing hardships due to COVID-19. The CARES Act includes: Direct payments ($1,200/individuals, $2,400/family, $500/child) to individuals at specified income level […]
As a part of the independent review process and ongoing compliance requirements, transaction monitoring is something that is often overlooked by Money Services Businesses (MSBs). The fundamentals of transaction monitoring are implemented systems to identify and protect institutions from transactions that are not compliant with The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Office […]
