FinCEN has issued a new notice warning financial institutions, including money services businesses (MSBs), to be vigilant about suspicious activity involving convertible virtual currency (CVC) kiosks. These kiosks, which function like ATMs for digital assets, are being increasingly exploited for scams and other illicit activities, putting operators and financial partners at risk. CVC Kiosk Concerns […]
YES, every check needs to be run through your check cashing system. It is important to know your customer (KYC), adhere to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance rules, and mitigate your loss and risk. Auditors/regulators require Money Services Businesses (MSBs) to have check cashing software, like Paycheck Secure, in order to comply with BSA […]
MSB bank account closures are avoidable. These are the most common reasons why a bank will close down an MSB account. COMMON REASONS FOR MSB BANK CLOSURES Outdated BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance Program Deficient Independent Review Insufficient Recordkeeping Improper CRT/SAR Filing Outdated BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance Program The BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance Program must be risk-based, satisfy the five anti-money laundering […]
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has released an advisory concerning Unemployment Insurance (UI) fraud related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Money Services Businesses (MSBs) must be aware of different types of potential fraud, red flags to look for and how to file a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) accordingly. FRAUD During the COVID-19 pandemic, UI claims […]
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 […]
