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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. By the time people started speaking of Y2K , regulators were accepting documents from the bank prior to starting the onsite examination.

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Key Components of a Strong Sanctions Compliance Program

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Create an effective sanctions program Considering the current economic and political environment, it is crucial that financial institutions maintain a strong sanctions compliance program (SCP). Takeaway 1 OFAC has issued new guidance on the essential components of a strong compliance program. learn more.

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

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The regulators feel that this proposed LTD rule would: Improve the resolvability of these banking organizations in case of failure, Potentially reduce costs to the Deposit Insurance Fund, and Mitigate financial stability and contagion risks by reducing the risk of loss to uninsured depositors.

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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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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. The Final Rule for Beneficial Ownership Reporting was issued in September 2022. Effective January 1, 2024, the rule establishes definitions for reporting provisions of the FinCEN beneficial owner database.

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Decoding SVB’s Failure & FDIC’s Special Assessment

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Despite this proactive approach, federal banking regulators either neglected to review the same documents or did so without taking necessary action before the bank failed. Contact us today to navigate the evolving landscape of risk and regulation successfully.

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Hot Topics: How to Prepare for Your Next BSA Exam

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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. Does it address a “culture of compliance”? Culture of compliance. 6 Critical Areas. Examiner expectations during BSA exams.

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