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ARTICLE · 29 APRIL 2022

OCC Notes Importance Of BSA/AML Elements In Novel Digital Asset Activities

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recently issued a consent order relating to the adoption and implementation of certain compliance program elements covering the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), ...

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A recent Office of the Comptroller of the Currency consent order highlights the necessity of various controls, procedures, monitoring, training and staffing in supporting for fintech, digital asset, and financial service providers

Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering programs must be supported by sufficient customer due diligence 

Such programs must also include sufficient procedures and controls for monitoring and reporting suspicious activity

Further, these programs must staff and train a sufficient number of personnel and qualified individuals in support

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recently issued a consent order relating to the adoption and implementation of certain compliance program elements covering the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), as well as anti-money laundering (AML), combating the financing of terrorism (CFT), and due diligence requirements. The order highlights the important role sufficient controls, procedures,

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