Unlocking Compliance Challenges for CDFIs For leaders of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), navigating the complex terrain of regulatory compliance is a daunting but critical task. CDFIs, whether considering banking or non-banking regulations, must...
Brion Nazzaro, CCCE, CAMS, CRCM, CFE
Optimizing Model Risk Management: Key Takeaways from an SR 11-7 Model Validation
Navigating Regulatory Complexity with Proactive Measures In the rapidly evolving financial landscape, the importance of robust model risk management cannot be overstated, especially for institutions engaged in transaction monitoring under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). A...
Case Study: Part 504.3 Model Validation for Crypto Exchanges Using Trust Licenses
Background: Cryptocurrency exchanges operate in a dynamic regulatory environment, where compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulations is not just mandatory but critical for operational longevity and reputation. Effective...
Risk-Based Monitoring Reduces Cost by Prioritizing Resources
Monitoring is an element within a Compliance Management System (CMS). Monitoring intends to identify weaknesses in a company’s compliance activities using a risk based approach. Monitoring is generally more frequent and less formal than an audit. It may be carried out...




