Build a Better CRA Program: Discover New Resources and Best Practices. Now is the ideal time to update your institution’s CRA program. You must meet increasing regulatory scrutiny as the Biden administration strives to ensure banks and credit unions meet...

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...

Is your financial institution experiencing record check fraud losses? You're not alone if you answered "yes." FinCEN has reported huge increases in check fraud SARS filings. The FBI estimates that check fraud losses amount to $18 billion a year. Payments...

Save Time Working in Excel With the IF Function: Learn How to Use Powerful Logical Functions Microsoft Excel's user base continues to grow and hundreds of thousands of currently open positions require Excel proficiency. If you want to understand your...

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...

1007 Pages of New FDCPA Final Rules: Learn What Changes Are Required. In October and December, the CFPB issued 1007 pages of new final rules that will affect debt collectors and financial institutions. You need to understand the spirit and...

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...

Does the CFPB Agree That You Comply With Regulation V? Learn How to Follow the Fair Credit Reporting Act Carefully. You need to ensure that you are adhering fully to Regulation V, which imposes various requirements on financial institutions. This...

Your SAR Filings Could Use Some Help: Discover Current Requirements and Adjust Your Practices. On June 30, FinCEN announced new national priorities for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism. This missive emphasized your “obligations to identify and file...

How Will the Abrupt End to the CDC Eviction Moratorium Affect Your Institution? Learn How to Proceed with Foreclosures Now. On August 26, the long-standing and extended moratorium on evictions and foreclosures ended in a Supreme Court decision. The previous...

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...

Delve Deeper to Improve Your Call Report: Learn How to Ensure Consistency and Sustainability. As the new quarter begins, you need to focus on the quarterly Report of Condition and Income (call report) filed by your institution. You can use...

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...

Create Compelling Charts in Excel: Learn How to Use Advanced Analysis Features Easily. If a picture is worth 1000 words, a chart is worth at least 2000. It can show the meaning of large amounts of data much better than...

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...

Just when you thought you were beginning to understand the intricacies of the Paycheck Protection Program, the rules changed again. New revelations regarding the flexibility of the use of funds, tax implications, and a second round of funding all affect...

Follow updated mortgage transaction reporting thresholds. Explore recent CFPB guidance relating to Regulation C. Congress enacted the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) to identify discriminatory lending patterns and practices. Implemented by Regulation C, this law requires financial institutions to collect...

Explore Proposed Qualified Mortgage and Ability to Repay Requirements: Prepare for Regulation Z Changes. The Truth in Lending Act promotes the informed use of consumer credit by prescribing disclosures about loan terms and costs. Implemented by Regulation Z, this law...

New CCPA Regulations for Your Institution: Learn How to Comply. The California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) provides information privacy rights to California citizens and affects financial institutions, including those outside the state. Proposition 24 passed in November 2020, imposing additional...

When Are Deposited Funds Available? Discover Regulation CC Updates for Expedited Funds Availability. The Expedited Funds Availability Act regulates how financial institutions may use deposit account holds. Implemented by Regulation CC, this law standardizes the length of time banks and...

Many of the businesses you serve have likely benefitted from Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. As you know, there are many program guidelines that lenders must follow. Delving deeper to understand the regulations from an audit perspective will allow you...

Were You Dinged on Your CRA Rating for Community Development? Learn How to Implement This Vital Part of Your CRA Program. As you outline your institution’s spring calendar and priorities, you should include community development activities. These essential components of...

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...

New FDCPA rules take effect November 30. Are you ready? The new FDCPA rules will take effect on November 30. Before this looming deadline, you need to understand the spirit and intent of the 1007 pages of rules to avoid...