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Brad M. Bolton: Compliance as a focal point

Independent Banker

In today’s intense regulatory landscape, compliance extends to every aspect of banking, so much so that no one person or team can be solely charged with managing a bank’s compliance requirements. In fact, compliance has grown to become a massive responsibility that must be part of every employee’s job. My top three.

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Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer

Abrigo

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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This Week’s Podcast: The CFPB Under New Leadership: What Has Changed?

CFPB Monitor

In this week’s podcast, Ballard Spahr partners Alan Kaplinsky and Chris Willis examine how the CFPB has changed under the leadership of Acting Director Mick Mulvaney and their expectations for future developments. In the area of enforcement, Alan and Chris discuss the volume and nature of the Bureau’s current enforcement activity.

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Expected changes at CFPB under new leadership highlighted in Ballard Spahr webinar

CFPB Monitor

The webinar looked at the changes that the CFPB is likely to undergo under the leadership of Messrs. Uejio’s prior experience at the CFPB has allowed him to become well-versed not only in operational issues such as personnel and budget but also as to policy issues.

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BaaS Banks Are in Time Out, and Here’s Why It’s a Big Deal

Gonzobanker

Cross River Bank recently found itself in hot water with the FDIC when the agency declared that the bank engaged in unsafe or unsound banking practices in relation to its compliance with fair lending laws and regulations, specifically the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Truth-in-Lending Act. Don’t get complacent.

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Important Considerations When Growing the CRE Portfolio

Abrigo

In a survey of community banks and credit unions at the 2016 Sageworks Risk Management Summit, 42 percent of respondents said Commercial Real Estate, or CRE, lending was their primary focus for loan portfolio growth. For many, commercial real estate lending may be the ticket. This reflects a larger industry trend.

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CEO Davies Exits Revolut After One Year

PYMNTS

Davies’ exit comes just four days after the London-based operation announced $80 million in new funding. Davies is leaving Revolut to take over the Allica Bank, which specializes in lending to businesses, according to the FT. What a journey in the last year – leadership teams and operations in Ireland, the U.S.,