How Does A Bank Fraud Investigation Work

Fraud in banks is a big problem that affects customers, businesses, and the economy. From identity theft to fake transactions, fraud can cause huge money losses and damage trust. Banks must quickly find and stop fraud to protect people’s money. The Opportunity Group is an expert in fraud investigations and legal support. We help banks…

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What is Fraud Investigation in Banking?

Fraud is a big problem in the banking industry, costing banks billions of dollars each year. Criminals use tricks like identity theft, cyber fraud, and money laundering to steal money. As these crimes get more advanced, banks need better ways to catch and stop fraud. That’s where bank forensic investigators come in. Opportunity Group helps…

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Effective Corporate Governance – The First Step in Risk Mitigation

Corporate governance identifies the authorities and responsibilities of the board and senior management in their respective roles to govern the bank’s operations and structure. Corporate governance involves the relationships among the bank’s board, management, shareholders, and other stakeholders. Corporate governance is essential to the safe and sound operation of the bank. Corporate governance includes how…

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Prudent Corporate Governance: A Board’s Dilemma

  This article is based on my experience attending over 300 board meetings for financial institutions and other companies I supervised as a federal regulator. It is intended to more clearly define the roles and duties regarding the practical and steady stewardship of a board of directors, including management of the institution’s information workflow and…

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Expert Witness Work – The Dos and Don’ts?

For over a decade, I have served as an Expert Witness on numerous lawsuits. Most of the cases I agree to take are related to my experience as a banking regulator and my experience involving corporate governance issues. My work in this area increased once I obtained the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation. The following…

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