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Bates Group Expands its National MSB, FinTech, and Cryptocurrency Practice
Bates Group is expanding its national MSB, FinTech, and Cryptocurrency Practice with the addition of three leading Money Services Business industry professionals — including AML trailblazer Connie Fenchel.
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Fighting Elder Financial Exploitation: FinCEN Releases Behavioral and Financial Red Flags, NASAA Publishes Guidance on POAs, CFTC Releases Warnings
Timed to coincide with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2022, federal and state government officials issued proclamations, advisories, and new resources to help in the fight against senior financial abuse. Despite many government initiatives now in place to go after the perpetrators of elder financial abuse, the problem continues to grow. Taken together, these latest government alerts offer a snapshot of where things stand. In this article, we take a look at the most significant developments.
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Brandi Reynolds to Speak at Upcoming Crypto Compliance Webinar from TRM Labs
Join Bates Group and TRM Labs for the webinar "Hot Topics in Crypto Compliance," as we look at today's key issues and challenges for compliance teams in the digital asset space. Featuring Brandi L Reynolds, Managing Director, MSB and CryptoCurrency Practice Leader, along with compliance experts from FTX, Clifford Chance and TRM. Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 11-12 pm, ET.
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