An Anti Money Laundering (AML) Program is a set of policies, procedures and internal controls designed to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. If you are a business that provides money services, you will need an AML Program to satisfy regulators, avoid costly fines and prevent criminal punishment. MONEY SERVICES BUSINESS An organization that provides […]
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 […]
An essential part of maintaining your banking relationship is to amend your BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance Program as your business evolves. To help you stay on top of these changes, we have put together a list that will keep your policies and procedures up-to-date for 2020. This comprehensive list was constructed by our team of CAMS professionals. […]
