FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix

FDIC’s Compliance Cost Survey, OFAC’s Crypto Crackdown, & CCP’s Hong Kong Warning | FinCrime Unfiltered

FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix

Show Notes

In this episode of FinCrime Unfiltered, host Sarah Beth Felix breaks down three major developments shaping the global financial crime landscape:

FDIC’s Survey on Compliance Costs – What new data reveals about the rising burden of compliance for U.S. banks and financial institutions. Check out the full survey here: https://www.fdic.gov/federal-register-publications/draft-survey-comment-survey-costs-amlcft-compliance

OFAC’s Penalty Against a Denver Digital Asset Exchange – Why this enforcement action signals Washington’s growing scrutiny of crypto players.

Congressional-Executive Commission on China Letter – A sharp warning on Hong Kong and Chinese companies, and its implications for compliance, sanctions, and cross-border risk. Proudly Supported by Hummingbird - Register for Hummingbird's Event: Customer Screening In The Age of AI: https://newsletter.illicitedge.com/p/cut-screening-time-by-50?utm_source=newsletter.illicitedge.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=cut-screening-time-by-50

Stay ahead of the regulatory curve with sharp analysis, expert insight, and a look at how these moves could impact compliance teams, financial institutions, and global markets.

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