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...
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 Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) designed to restructure the country's...
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 Me?FIBA is a non-profit organization dedicated to financial excellence...
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 Association (FIBA) is an international non-profit organization designed to...
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 the AML Compliance Committee at FIBA. “What happened last year is...
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 February, the former Assistant United States Attorney, Southern...
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 avoidance or a shadow financial system that benefits the world’s most rich and...
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 implemented. “Contained in AMLA 2020, are many provisions that are...
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, knowledge, and skills. Different ideas, opinions, and views enrich the...
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, state, and federal levels to ensure informed policy development and...
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 of opportunity to leverage and build products for its consumers.” For...
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 of opportunity to leverage and build products for its consumers.” For...
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 Service Latin America and the Caribbean at the Economist Intelligence...
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 is Isabelle Wheeler, chair of FIBA’s Membership committee! As chair,...
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 strong conviction the US economy is on the path to full recovery. What...