Banking Compliance / Regulatory

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...

  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...

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...

ChatGPT consultant Michael Marcucci, CRC, CIA, with over 30 years of credit risk experience, will discuss the risks and opportunities of AI. Michael will provide bankers with an overview of how AI and ChatGPT work, offering step-by-step guidance, best practices,...

Loans in Areas Having Special Flood Hazards. Strengthening Compliance with Federal Flood Insurance Requirements Lending institutions must notify borrowers and servicers of special flood hazards for loans in FEMA-identified areas. Before originating a loan secured by a property located in...

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...

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...

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...

Increased CRA Regulatory Scrutiny: Learn How to Meet Compliance Requirements. The Biden administration has dramatically increased regulators’ focus on Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) compliance. Federal agencies are actively addressing fair lending and making CRA exams tougher. Even financial institution merger...

Has Your Institution Hit the CRA Size Threshold? Discover How to Meet Asset-Based Requirements. New CRA asset-size thresholds were set this year. You need to know and apply the newest criteria to determine if your financial institution is considered a...

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...

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...

Discover the New CRA Requirements from May 5 Proposal: Learn How to Prepare Your Institution. On May 5, the regulators issued a joint proposal to update the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) implementation rules. You likely have many questions about the...

The automated clearinghouse (ACH) system represents an essential part of our national and international payment system network. Depository institutions send each other batches of electronic credit and debit transfers through this network. Payments such as payroll deposits, social security benefits,...

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...

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...