Congress passes defense bill with big ramifications for AML, whistleblowers
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Aaron Nicodemus2020-12-11T22:01:00
Congress’ defense spending bill approved Friday includes amendments that could dramatically alter the fight against money laundering, in addition to a new BSA whistleblower program with some kinks to be worked out.
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