Anti-Money Laundering Strategy
Where does your institution’s Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) strategy place its focus? Is compliance your goal? Does your road map lead to compliance through a policy; a designated compliance officer; a system of internal controls; a training program; and independent testing? If the aforementioned are both the staples and level of meaningful thought that you have put behind your AML strategy, you may want to reassess your ultimate goal(s).
2016 Weatherhead 100 Winner
AML RightSource is excited to be a 2016 Weatherhead 100 Winner! It is an honor to be named one of the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio and we are proud to be included on this list alongside many other great companies. The Weatherhead 100 awards are the premier celebration of Northeast Ohio's leading companies. Every year since establishment in 1988 awards are given to fast growing Northeast Ohio companies. For more information visit The Weatherhead 100 webpage.
BSA Officers: How to Mitigate Risks When Hiring a Staffing Firm
The demand for AML/BSA personnel is higher than ever before. And while demand is at an all-time high, the supply of smart, well-trained people is deficient. This simple issue is crippling banks’ ability to stay current with their day-to-day operations.
New Financial Crimes Advisory Practice
As of July 2016, AML RightSource announced new Financial Crimes Advisory (FCA) services. The practice is an addition to our current services, which include transaction monitoring, enhanced due diligence reviews, and other AML/BSA co-sourcing solutions. The FCA practice assists clients across the financial services sector on the following domains:
AML RightSource Welcomes New Partner, Vic Maculaitis
Vic Maculaitis
Using Denim to Drive Donations
Employees at AML RightSource are using fashion for the social good. Each week the firm’s employees make charitable donations in exchange for a “jeans Friday” at the office. So far, the company has raised money for many local (and national) charities, including, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Greater Cleveland Fisher House, and Ronald McDonald House Charities.
AML Model Risk Validation Specialists in High Demand
AML industry regulations create need for highly analytical professionals for financial crime compliance. According to an article by Brian Monroe for the Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists (ACFCS), the already hot AML industry is experiencing a surge of companies in need of AML Model Risk Validation Specialists who have the technological knowledge and experience to ensure their AML programs and validation models are up to par.
Risk & Compliance Article Shows Need for AML RightSource Services
Survey Roundup Indicates a Heavy Workload and Lack of Trained Staff in the Risk and Compliance Industry. Increasing scrutiny by regulators is steadily increasing the workload for already short-staffed compliance departments. A recent article in Risk & Compliance Journal by Ben Dipietro touches on the state of the risk and compliance industry.
Gabriel Partners Featured on City of Cleveland Website
Gabriel Partners is now recognized by the City of Cleveland as one of its featured companies in the Banking & Finance Key Industry Sector. To read how Gabriel Partners is helping to shape the future of the City of Cleveland visit rethinkcleveland.org.