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Best Practices for a Successful BSA/AML Board Training

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Takeaway 3 Set an agenda for the BSA/AML board training, covering topics like board expectations and suspicious activity reports. Internal controls, independent testing, a designated BSA Officer, training, and customer due diligence: the current pillars of BSA/AML. Board Training. Creating a BSA/AML board training program.

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Avoiding AML compliance penalties – Tips from a former regulator

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Regulators take risk seriously, and knowing just how much risk your institution can take while remaining compliant is essential. The credit union was not reviewing 314(a) requests, not conducting independent testing, and could not provide regulators with a meaningful risk assessment. This does not make for a safe and sound institution.

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6 ways to safeguard your AML program against surprise staffing needs

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Assessing and preparing for staffing needs AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation for financial institutions. Making plans in case of shortages and being proactive by cross-training employees can help. Here are several tips for keeping your AML program running smoothly when staffing needs arise.

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Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer

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AML Compliance Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer Hiring a Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer for a financial institution involves looking for a unique experience level and skillset that ensures compliance with the BSA and related regulations. This includes training staff on BSA/AML policies and fostering a culture of compliance.

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The Corporate Transparency Act in 2023: Beneficial ownership registry updates

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Keep leadership informed on AML/CFT trends to ensure a strong culture of compliance at your financial institution. Introduction Corporate Transparency Act guidance FinCrime professionals have been on high alert for new regulations since the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA) was signed into law, but updates have been slow to arrive.

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De-risking your SARs: Building SAR relationship exit strategies into your AML/CFT program

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Ask your board or executive leadership to consider the following: What is their tolerance for certain types of risk? Develop and train customer-facing employees to handle ending banking relationships Work with department leadership to coordinate training efforts for exiting relationships.

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Hot Topics: How to Prepare for Your Next BSA Exam

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Want more BSA training and articles emailed to you? The guidance emphasizes a risk-focused approach to examinations and refocuses the regulators to scope each exam according to the unique financial institution, not to use a one-size-fits-all approach. Have all employees received BSA training within the past 12 months?

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