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FDIC’s New Banker Engagement Site (BES): Improving CRA & Compliance Exam Communication

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Already reviewed by Perficient, BES provides a secure and efficient portal to exchange documents, information, and communications for consumer compliance and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examinations. The list was referred to as a first day letter.

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7 Fraud and AML compliance reports for bank boards and credit unions

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Share these reports on AML activities to inform directors Reporting to the board on AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation. Why regular reports matter Board reporting on AML compliance activities BSA Officers have a lot of responsibilities. They wear many hats, especially in smaller community banks and credit unions.

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Beyond compliance: Advantages of customer-centric KYC in 2023

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Teaching staff these KYC tips to make clients feel more comfortable In 2023, KYC procedures must both support CDD compliance and make sure your institution is a welcoming place for all customers. You might also like this resource, "Customer due diligence checklist." Miss” and thus alienating nonbinary customers.

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The AMLA and a Culture of Compliance – More Critical Than Ever

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Culture of compliance is crucial to BSA/AML programs Culture of compliance within the BSA/AML framework is not new and was first introduced by FinCEN in 2014. Takeaway 2 Poor culture of compliance will result in shortcomings in a financial institution's BSA/AML program. A strong culture of compliance is crucial.

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OCC Highlights, AML & CRA Risks

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YOU MAY ENJOY: Regulatory Reporting in Financial Services Modernizing CRA Regulations Managing compliance risk frameworks in alignment with existing risk profiles is crucial as customer needs evolve. The effective date of the new rule is April 1, 2024, with key provisions taking effect on January 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027. Banks

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SWIFT: Real-Time Payments Demands Real-Time Security And Compliance

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Security and compliance are also vital components in ensuring that payments are delivered safely and without delay. To solve the problem, organizations need to take more of a community-based approach.”. There are different levels of understanding about what real-time ‘payments’ means in terms of compliance,” Lee told Webster.

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Kleptocracy – What Does it Mean to Community Financial Institutions?

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A kleptocrat is a term associated with political corruption and is defined as a ruler who uses their power to steal their country’s resources. What about our small to mid-sized community financial institutions? Community financial Institutions cannot become complacent in the areas traditionally thought of as the “big bank” problems.

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