Tag: OCC

BSA and AML compliance: what financial firms need to know

The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), enacted in 1970, remains a cornerstone of the United States’ fight against financial crime. Its purpose is to ensure...

Compliance costs mount for small financial firms

Smaller financial institutions are facing mounting structural challenges in meeting anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, despite being held to the same regulatory standards as their...

Banks gain flexibility on TIN collection

Banks in the US will benefit from greater flexibility in collecting Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs) under new Customer Identification Program (CIP) rules from FinCEN, the OCC and the FDIC.

RegTech innovator Greenlite AI secures $15m to scale trusted AI compliance...

Greenlite AI has secured $15m in a Series A funding round aimed at expanding its trusted AI workforce for combating financial crime. The round was backed...

Major regulatory shift as OCC ends climate guidance for banks

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has announced a significant policy reversal by withdrawing its participation in the established interagency principles...

How TD Bank could have avoided a $3bn compliance disaster

TD Bank has been slapped with a staggering $3bn penalty for breaches of the BSA marking a record-setting moment in U.S. financial regulatory history.

The crucial role of AI in enhancing compliance management for FinTech

In the complex landscape of financial regulation, compliance managers play a pivotal role, often finding themselves at the forefront of critical challenges.

Bunq’s latest $31m capital raise to fuel U.S. and U.K. market...

European digital bank bunq, which recently declared a net profit of $57m in 2023, has reportedly raised $31m in new funding.

The 4 pillars of future financial crime compliance

In the ever-changing world of risk management, where the challenges are formidable and constantly evolving, the role of risk executives and their teams is more vital than ever. The cornerstone of this ecosystem, financial crimes compliance, requires not just vigilance but also a forward-thinking approach to innovation.

The US’ OCC to open Office of Financial Technology

The US’ Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has revealed plans to establish an Office of Financial Technology early in the new year.

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