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

Perficient

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. Contact us to discuss your specific risk and regulatory challenges.

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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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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. Mr. Cordray expects Mr. Uejio to put the CFPB on a path that is more in line with the agency’s vision for carrying out its mission that prevailed under Mr. Cordray’s leadership.

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Best Practices for a Successful BSA/AML Board Training

Abrigo

A reference guide with these acronyms and what they represent can be helpful during training. Set board expectations The board plays an integral role in creating a culture of compliance. An excellent place for information is FinCEN History of AML Laws. Provide a copy of the FinCEN Advisory during the training.

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Using BSA Hot Topics to Strengthen Your BSA Program in 2020

Abrigo

Institutions must create a strong culture of compliance. Creating a Culture of Compliance. One of the more important takeaways from 2019 is that all institutions, regardless of size or risk profile, must have a strong culture of compliance, as directed by FinCEN’s advisory in 2014. Looking back to strengthen your BSA program.

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U.S. Regulators to Bank Boards: “Debt is Good”

Perficient

The proposed eligible LTD requirement was calibrated primarily on the basis of what the proposed regulation refers to as a “capital refill” framework. Our financial services expertise , blended with our digital leadership across platforms and business needs, equips the largest organizations to solve complex challenges and drive growth.

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FinCEN and OCC address cryptocurrency: responsible innovation and pervasive hype

CFPB Monitor

On May 19, 2022, the Associate Director of the Enforcement and Compliance Division of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), Alessio Evangelista, spoke at the Chainalysis Links Conference in New York City on the topic of “The Intersection of Cryptocurrencies and National Security.”