FinCrime Unfiltered with Sarah Beth Felix

This week on FinCrime Unfiltered, host Sarah Beth Felix breaks down the OCC’s latest enforcement action and what its preliminary approval of a crypto bank really signals for the future of U.S. banking.

What triggered the hefty consent order?
Why is the OCC warming up to crypto charters now?
And how should compliance and risk teams interpret these moves?

Join Sarah Beth for a sharp, unfiltered look at the regulators’ evolving stance on traditional vs. digital banking—and what it means for financial institutions navigating the next wave of oversight.

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In this episode of FinCrime Unfiltered, host Sarah Beth Felix breaks down a wave of new announcements from federal banking agencies — and what they reveal about the next era of compliance risk. From the evolving expectations around Model Risk Management (MRM) to how the “Unsafe or Unsound Practice” clause is being applied in modern enforcement, Sarah explores how regulators are tightening the screws on operational integrity and governance.
She also unpacks the proposed NPRM on Reputational Risk, a move that could reshape how financial institutions assess exposure beyond traditional compliance frameworks. Plus, a look at FinCEN’s latest FAQ on SARs — and what it says about the government’s shifting priorities in financial crime reporting.
Today's Topics:
Federal banking agencies issue coordinated statements
What’s changing in Model Risk Management (MRM)
The “Unsafe or Unsound Practice” clause explained
NPRM on Reputational Risk: New frontier in compliance
FinCEN’s updated FAQ for SARs and real-world implications
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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.
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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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Host Sarah Beth Felix dives into the real meaning behind U.S. Undersecretary of the Treasury John Hurley’s ACAMS Vegas statement — and what it could mean for the future of AML reform.

Key Hot Takes & Quotes:
“As everyone in this field knows, there are useful SARs and not so useful SARs.”
SAR Complexity, Flooding the system, Communication gaps, Exam reform, AI innovation, De-risking dangers, Modernizing AML, and More!

Sarah Beth breaks down what’s rhetoric vs. what’s realistic — and why Hurley’s remarks may signal a turning point in the U.S. AML policy.

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Host Sarah Beth Felix unpacks a whirlwind week in financial crime and compliance, with critical updates every compliance officer needs to hear:

FINCEN’s Busy Week — key takeaways from multiple announcements and regulatory actions.
Financially Motivated Sextortion — new notice highlights urgent red flags for institutions.
Border Geographical Targeting Order — reporting rule changes and what they mean in practice.
FINCEN’s Cross Border Guidance — why “proceed with caution” is the message for banks and MSBs.
OCC’s Supervisory Framework Changes — what the shift could mean for oversight and enforcement.

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