Every year we conduct surveys on important anti-money laundering (AML) topics. A recent survey focused on the topic of Marijuana Related Businesses (MRBs). While marijuana remains illegal on the federal level, more states have begun legalizing both adult and recreational marijuana on a state level. Although the political landscape has changed, with the Democrats controlling […]
Every quarter we conduct a survey on important topics to anti-money laundering (AML) professionals. A recent survey covered the topic of the use of BSA/Transaction Monitoring software. Although having an automated transaction monitoring software is not required for financial institutions, having a technology—whether it be a manual process through spreadsheets, or something through an automated […]
There can be a precarious path bankers walk assuming that a community bank has a low risk for money laundering. The reality is that nefarious actors know this, and while these banks are often doing their best with the staff and budget they have to work with, bank leaders and board members need to be […]
