Collection: BSA/AML & SARs

BSA, AML, and SARs

This collection helps banking professionals strengthen monitoring, investigations, escalation, and reporting with guidance from practitioners who understand real compliance pressure. Learn how to spot red flags, improve consistency, and approach SAR-related responsibilities with more confidence and control.

  • How To Write SARs
    How To Write SARs

    Are your SARs useful? Learn how to provide better information and ensure compliance. Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) have taken on additional weight due to recent anti-money laundering regulations. They must deliver a “high degree of usefulness” to law enforcement and...

  • Changing Face of Financial Fraud: Steps Banks Can Take to Prevent, Mitigate, and Respond to an Attack
    Changing Face of Financial Fraud: Steps Banks Can Take to Prevent, Mitigate, and Respond to an Attack

    Protecting Your Institution From Payment Fraud Payment fraud is rising fast - banks and credit unions are high-value targets. Institutions lose even more than customers in direct and hidden costs. This training takes a practical, real-world look at how to...

  • Cannabis Banking 101: Fundamentals, Legalities, and Limitations
    Cannabis Banking 101: Fundamentals, Legalities, and Limitations

    Compliance Requirements in the Cannabis Banking Industry. Explore the Fundamentals, Compliance, and Limitations In an industry known for its fast-paced changes. While it remains illegal under federal law to manufacture, distribute, or dispense marijuana, many states have legalized it for...

  • FinCEN and CFPB Guidance: Elder Financial Exploitation
    FinCEN and CFPB Guidance: Elder Financial Exploitation

    Combat the Rising Trend of Elder Financial Exploitation: Discover the Latest Guidance From FinCEN and CFPB. The rampant growth of elder financial exploitation has made a significant impact in recent years, seeing millions of seniors fall victim to scams, frauds,...

  • Practical Tips For Improving Your SAR Filing Program
    Practical Tips For Improving Your SAR Filing Program

    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...

  • Check Fraud Prevention Strategies for Banks
    Check Fraud Prevention Strategies for Banks

    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...