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Sergio Alvarez-Mena Partner, Jones Day Selected as FIBA’s August 2021 Member of the Month
FIBA is pleased to announce a monthly initiative to recognize a member who has made meaningful contributions to advancing FIBA’s mission to the benefit of all of our members. We encourage all...
Correspondent Banks Face New Challenges Under the AML Act of 2020: Should Foreign Banks Worry?
Our recent webinar covered the impact regulatory changes in the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 will have on domestic and foreign banks. What is the AML Act of 2020? In 2021, Congress enacted the...
FIBA Webinars – Why Should You Register?
Did you know that FIBA offers dozens of webinars every year? If not, you are missing out on a valuable resource to increase your awareness and further your education. What Do FIBA Webinars Offer...
Did You Know You’re a Member of FIBA?
Whether you are a financial institution, a private organization, or an individual, you are entitled to some outstanding benefits when you join FIBA. What is FIBA?Florida International Bankers...
What Happened Last Year is Not What is Happening Now
“We live in an evolving industry, so there are constant changes, and we need to be continually evolving and adapting to them,” said Harry Cupp, VP / FCB Risk Manager at Sunwest Bank and co-chair of...
Corruption Needs to be Detected and Suppressed
“Corruption throughout the world needs to be detected and suppressed”, said Robert Targ, founding partner at Diaz Reus International Law firm. During FIBA´s AML conference next...
How Far is Too Far in Terms of Tax Planning?
In light of recent investigations by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, the question has arisen as to whether the world of international tax planning is about lawful...
Looking for the Answers to the Questions Raised by AMLA
It has been over a year since the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) of 2020 was passed through Congress, and yet, there is not a clear or defined path as to how the new regulations will be...
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager Learning Workshop
Why must diversity and inclusion be prioritized in the employment and retention lifecycle? The best teams are made up of people from different backgrounds with a range of perspectives, experiences,...
AML Committee Spotlight
FIBA’s membership includes some of the largest financial institutions and most influential organizations in the world. Our members work on behalf of the international banking industry at the local,...
How Can Banks Benefit from the Crypto Movement?
“Every bank needs a crypto strategy,” according to Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto at Visa. He is convinced that going forward, the banking sector will experience “tons of activity and tons...
How Can Banks Benefit from the Crypto Movement?
“Every bank needs a crypto strategy,” according to Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto at Visa. He is convinced that going forward, the banking sector will experience “tons of activity and tons...
How will the Latin American Political Outlook Affect EMs Investor’s Appetite?
In a world where US tapering will tighten financing conditions, which also has the potential to cause outflows from emerging markets, Robert Wood, Principal Economist Manager, Country Risk...
Isabelle Wheeler, Director of AML Compliance At Foodman CPAs and Advisors Selected as FIBA’s October 2021 Member of the Month
FIBA launched a monthly initiative to recognize members who have made meaningful contributions to advancing FIBA’s mission to the benefit of all of our members. The October FIBA Member of the Month...
US Tapering and Latin American Bonds
The Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, said on Wednesday that tapering “may soon be warranted” and might consider moving up its timetable for raising interest rates to 2022, reflecting a...