According to the UN, “the outbreak of the pandemic represented a diversified emergency by sectors and by human units. It has had first and foremost medical and health impacts and, secondly, economic, security, social and psychological impacts.” What have we learned...
Humans are not rational, cultural forces greatly influence how they act. “We deal with a combination of knowledge, values, beliefs, and behaviors. When we think of all that in totality we can use combinations of those elements...
One goal - combat cybercrime. FIBA and FELABAN will once again join forces to host the 37th Bank Security Conference - CELAES in Miami on June 20 and 21, 2022. The event focuses on enhancing information-sharing and collaboration across banking and non-banking...
“That email from your boss may not be truly from your boss… Nowadays you need to verify before trust. Emails and calls are no longer enough,” said Peter Warmka, a former CIA operative of more than 20 years and founder of the Counterintelligence Institute. According to...
No longer a fad, digital currencies have been gaining traction over the last decade, and their adoption skyrocketed throughout the pandemic. El Salvador has embraced Bitcoin as a legal tender. The US went from having a president who was “not a fan of Bitcoin” to one...
“Those who wish to avoid sanctions do not stop trying and are always one or two steps ahead,” said Ivan A. Garces, Chair of Kaufman Rossin's risk advisory services practice. To him, we are “simply playing catch up given the time needed to pass regulations and...
Ever since 2001 when the four-pillar AML program requirement was first made into law, it was somewhat expected for institutions to have a risk-based AML program, but it wasn´t until the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA or the Act) that having one became a...
“In the international world of cybercrime and fraud there are no boundaries anymore,” said Robert Villanueva, Executive Vice President at Q6 Cyber. For the former Head of Global Cyber Threat Intelligence at the U.S. Secret Service, networking is essential when it...
“With Crypto, you can’t really make a decision six months in advance, because it will be a whole different world in six months,” said Pamela A. Clegg, Vice President of Financial Investigations for CipherTrace, blockchain analytics and cryptocurrency...
In the US alone a child goes missing every 90 seconds. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has received reports from all 50 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, and every type of community: suburban, rural, urban, and tribal...
“In Latin America, crime migrates, the way the criminal's attack also migrates. Today something might happen in Peru, and then tomorrow it will happen in Colombia, Venezuela, Panama, or Ecuador,” said Jaime Berry, President of the CELAES Committee of the...
FIBA's Education Committee has launched a monthly initiative to recognize alumni who have made meaningful contributions to advancing FIBA Academy's mission to the benefit of all of our members. FIBA's recognized Alumni of the Month is Marvin Antonio Jiménez...
FIBA is making some big changes. As part of our rebranding in December, we are adding new benefits, changing our name, and restructuring our subscription plans to benefit our members. Upcoming Changes FIBA has been serving the international banking industry for...
Recently David Schwartz interviewed Michele Fernandez-Daniel, the current FIBA Chair. Michele has been in banking for more than 16 years and offers a fresh perspective to her role as FIBA Chair. Michele’s Background Michele began her career in corporate America,...
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 November FIBA Member of the Month is Daniel Gutierrez, co-chair of FIBA’s Legal & Regulatory...
What exactly is human trafficking? Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. It happens across and within national borders and affects virtually every country either as a country of origin,...
Attracting and retaining top talent is a challenge and priority that Florida banks face. We continually hear from our members how difficult it is to find quality employees and that the pool of available candidates has decreased exponentially over the last decade due...
FIBA launched 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.About JairoJairo Namur is the founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Intelligence for Action LLC, a...
Online learning is a great way to expand your understanding of a particular topic, extend your professional network, and have some fun. Why Register for an Event? FIBA specializes in education. FIBA has been hosting online and in-person events for years. We are...
Some people have a preconceived notion about online learning. The list of myths and realities below will set the record straight about online classes with FIBA. Myth #1 - Online classes are much easier than regular classes.The truth is online classes are just as...
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 members to contact us if they have ideas to share or if they want to...
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 Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) designed to restructure the country's...
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 Me?FIBA is a non-profit organization dedicated to financial excellence...
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 Association (FIBA) is an international non-profit organization designed to...
“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 the AML Compliance Committee at FIBA. “What happened last year is...
“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 February, the former Assistant United States Attorney, Southern...
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 avoidance or a shadow financial system that benefits the world’s most rich and...
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 implemented. “Contained in AMLA 2020, are many provisions that are...
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, knowledge, and skills. Different ideas, opinions, and views enrich the...
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, state, and federal levels to ensure informed policy development and...