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Insightful blogs and articles related to banking and financial services operations across mortgages, financial crime, commercial lending, and more.
The Three Lines of Defense Model in Risk Management
Developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors in 2013, the three lines of defense model (3LoD/TLoD) is one of the...
U.S. Treasury Releases 2023 Illicit Finance Risk Assessment of DeFi
The U.S. Department of the Treasury on April 06, 2023, released a report, titled Illicit Finance Risk Assessment of Decentralized...
The History of FATF Recommendations for AML/CTF Compliance
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an intergovernmental policy & standard-setting body of the U.S. Department of the Treasury dedicated...
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in the Banking Industry
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in the banking industry refers to risk management strategies and systems to identify, manage, and prepare...
4 Key ERM Frameworks to Manage Cybersecurity Risks in Banking
Banks and financial organizations encounter unique challenges and risks in their line of business. Unexpected threats and risks arising from...
Evolution of the Basel Accords: An Overview
Global banking has undergone transformative changes, largely influenced by the Basel Accords' evolving frameworks. From the inception of Basel I...
A Comprehensive Guide to the 9 Enterprise Risks in the Banking Industry
Enterprise risk management is more than just a regulatory checkbox; it's the bedrock of a resilient financial institution. It refers...
FATF Plenary February 2023: Key Outcomes
The second Plenary of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) led by Singapore president T. Raja Kumar recently concluded its...
FinCEN Alert (FIN-2023-Alert003) on Mail Theft-Related Check Fraud Schemes
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a new nationwide alert—FIN-2023-Alert003—to banks and financial institutions on theft-related check fraud...
