A risk-based approach is essential for a healthy anti-money laundering (AML) program as it enables you to allocate resources efficiently, comply with regulatory expectations, enhance program effectiveness, detect emerging risks, demonstrate proactive risk management, and mitigate legal and reputational risks. When thinking about a risk-based approach for your AML program, a risk assessment is vital. […]
This ultimate regulatory compliance checklist will help any Money Services Business (MSB) stay up-to-date with current BSA guidelines. Rules and regulations are constantly changing in the Money Services Business industry. It is your responsibility to update your BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance Program to reflect these changes and any other modifications in your money services at least annually. […]
Every bank has their own requirements for opening a Money Services Business (MSB) account. The first step to acquiring an MSB bank account is getting organized and completing an application. APPLICATION ITEMS When completing an MSB bank account application, it is important to gather the proper items. The application will typically ask for, but won’t […]
A risk assessment is a document or matrix that will identify your risk exposure. Risk exposure should include factors such as: Customer Base Products Offered Regulatory Requirements Operational Risk Geographic Location – including High Intensity Financial Crime Areas (HIFCA) and High Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) A BSA/AML/OFAC compliance program must be commensurate with risk and […]
Our CAMS experts have put together a comprehensive compliance checklist to help you stay on track and stay up-to-date with current BSA regulations. Rules and regulations are constantly changing in the Money Services Business industry. It is your responsibility to update your BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance Program to reflect these changes and any other modifications in your […]
