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The latest generation of anti-money-laundering software uses agentic AI to help alleviate AML alert fatigue. Experts say this use of the technology is promising, though they offer some caveats.

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The situation turns on whether the CFTC inadvertently pushed Bitfinex to adopt a weaker security system than it had been using. However, the way the bitcoin exchange used the new system was significantly flawed, security experts said.

Bank of Hope

The Honolulu-based seller, which plans a Nov. 6 shareholder vote on the deal, posted a third-quarter loss and reiterated its commitment to the Hope agreement. But an offer with a higher price from an investor group is also on the table.

CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sided with two trade groups in asking a federal court to vacate the medical debt rule. Consumer groups have asked to intervene and a judge has not yet ruled on the motion.

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The West Reading-based bank has opened three offices in California and two in Nevada, continuing its strategy of establishing a presence in high-growth markets around the country, CEO Sam Sidhu said.

French Hill

Witnesses and lawmakers at a House Financial Services Committee hearing gave a more downcast view of a Senate deposit insurance reform proposal, with many House committee members expressing cost concerns.