Banks filing more SARs amid pandemic; is this the right approach?
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Martin Woods2021-03-01T14:09:00
An increase in the submission of suspicious activity reports for cash values that fall under the mandatory $10,000 transaction reporting threshold last year is a proactive step by banks, but more can always be done, writes Martin Woods.
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