Banking

Newest FinCEN Guidance on Section 314 and Illegal Activity: Learn the Guidance for Collaborating With Other Institutions In December, FinCEN released new guidance on applying section 314 of the U.S. Patriot Act governing information sharing. The global pandemic and changes...

Decipher the Format of ACH Files: Learn the Logic Behind Nacha Formatting Standards Every piece of data in a Nacha-formatted ACH file has a meaning and purpose. Understanding the structure and format will enable you to decipher transactions, spot exceptions,...

The Ultimate Guide to ACH Origination: Learn Your Institution’s Obligations as an ODFI Every Originating Depository Financial Institution (ODFI) has obligations, rights, and responsibilities when processing transactions through the ACH Network. If you are new to ACH origination, serve as...

The Ultimate Guide to ACH Receiving: Learn Your Institution’s Obligations as an RDFI Every Receiving Depository Financial Institution (RDFI) has obligations, rights, and responsibilities when processing transactions through the ACH Network. If you are new to ACH operations, serve as...

Show Frontline Staff How to Handle the Increasing Volume of ACH Transactions: Provide Training on the Fundamentals and Latest Developments As the world has moved online over the last year, the volume of ACH transactions has skyrocketed. Account holders are...

Do You Have Risky ACH Agreements? Learn How to Work With Third-Party Service Providers Safely As an ODFI, you must understand your institution’s warranties and liability within the ACH Network. The agreements you maintain with your originators and third-party service...

ACH Disputes: Learn How to Investigate and Resolve Them ACH disputes are rising, resulting from an increased volume of transactions, pandemic-ravaged account balances, and untrained staff. Simultaneously, some rules have changed. You need to understand your institution’s current obligations for...

What Are Your Three Options For ACH Exceptions? Learn The Requirements And Procedures. As ACH transactions increase due to the pandemic, exceptions are becoming more common. All operations staff members in financial institutions must understand how to handle ACH exceptions...

Grasp the Fundamentals of ACH: Learn the Essential Terminology and Concepts To keep up with the rapid growth of ACH volume, you need to understand its history, terminology, and core concepts. These building blocks will enable you to utilize the...

Will You Onboard New ACH Originators This Year? Learn Advanced Procedures and Rules for 2022 When onboarding new ACH originators, it is essential for you to follow proven best practices and undertake sufficient due diligence. Based on the rules in...

Do You Know The Details Of ACH Operators? Learn About These Entities And How To Work With Them. The Federal Reserve and The Clearing House facilitate all automated clearing house (ACH) entries across the country and are critical to financial...

Customers Demand ACH Sending Capabilities. Master Origination Requirements And Procedures. As ACH use increases, customers expect financial institutions to send payments quickly and adeptly while minimizing risk and ensuring accuracy. Originating ACH transfers requires that you follow detailed procedures. You must understand...

What Risk Does RDC Bring to Your Institution? Review Your Remote Deposit Capture Program. Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) has become a more common and established product, loved by accountholders but prone to risk. You need to periodically review your program...

How Do ACH General Returns and Extended Returns Differ? Learn How to Work With Third-Party Service Providers Safely. Financial institutions face increased regulatory compliance risk as ACH transactions grow. Appropriate handling of general returns vs. extended returns is particularly confusing...

Learn the Rules and Codes for ACH Returns. Prepare to Handle the Intricacies of Various Situations. Receiving Depository Financial Institutions return ACH entries for many reasons. You must understand the specifics of each situation, including administrative returns, unauthorized returns, and...

Are Third-Party Senders Complying With ACH Audit Requirements? Discover Your Obligations as an ODFI. You must ensure that your Third-Party Sender(s) (TPS) perform annual ACH audits. As an ODFI, you carry all the warranties, including your third-party senders' compliance with...

When Should You Use a WSUD? Choose the Right ACH Stop Payment Option for Each Situation. One of the most common audit findings is errors made with stop payments and Written Statements of Unauthorized Debit (WSUD). You need to understand...

ACH – There’s Still More to Learn! Discover Advanced Concepts and New Rules. Several new ACH rules will take effect this year. You need to progress with the growing electronic payment system by mastering advanced concepts and learning about changes....

Impress Colleagues with Advanced Excel Knowledge. Powerful Features Are Easy to Use. Your financial institution uses data everywhere. Analyzing it will enable you to understand the numbers, make better decisions, share more information, and impress your managers and colleagues. Data...

  Are your SARs effective? Discover how to provide better information and ensure compliance.  Banks must file complete, accurate, and timely SARs to ensure that FinCEN, bank supervisory agencies, and law enforcement derive maximum benefit from the information. Preparation errors and...

Combat Racism at Your Institution. Stop Discrimination from Hurting People. The FDIC just released the agency’s latest strategic plan to incorporate and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in every aspect of its mission and operations.  From overt actions to...

Shift Your Practices to a Risk-Based Approach: Discover How to Spot and Mitigate Risks. In May, the AICPA Auditing Standards Board approved new quality management standards. CPA firms will need to shift their audit and quality assurance practices from a...

BSA/AML: Prepare for the Next Step in Your Career. Earn Your ADVANCED Certification. As FinCEN cracks down on institutions and financial crimes become more complex, you need to develop a deeper knowledge of anti-money laundering regulations. You must also understand...

The ever-evolving landscape of financial regulations has intensified scrutiny and rigorous enforcement of anti-money laundering (AML) and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) laws. Non-compliance can lead to hefty fines and compromise an organization's reputation. Certification of BSA/AML officers is in high...