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Compliance changes to watch in 2023

Independent Banker

The FDIC issued guidance about the consumer compliance risks associated with assessing NSF arising from the re-presentment of the same unpaid transaction. Climate-related risk. Mary Thorson Wright is a writer in Virginia. Quick Stat. The FDIC’s long-term goal for the reserve ratio of insured deposits. Source: FDIC.

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Regulation and Compliance: Ready for Review

Independent Banker

This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. As David Barr, spokesperson for the FDIC, points out, “a vast majority of community banks remain well-rated and exhibit satisfactory corporate governance programs and compliance management systems.”.

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ACH fraud: Lessons for AML programs from a recent court case

Abrigo

District Court case in Virginia. However, AML system optimization , or parameter tuning, is critical for monitoring to be risk-based and the most effective for your FI’s market, products, and customer or member base. The plaintiff is a construction company that fell victim to ACH fraud initiated by business email compromise.

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U.S. Regulations to Consider When Managing a Cryptocurrency Fund

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New York’s BitLicense requirement therefore applies to investment managers who issue digital coins or otherwise act as an exchange platform regardless of where the buyers are located. Maintaining a service provider oversight program to address risks to service provider relationships.

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The Full Framework

Independent Banker

Establishing a comprehensive Compliance Management System. Does it sound like “reality compliance”? The demands of managing regulatory compliance are uncontested, and depending on the disposition of the participants inside and outside of the bank, compliance management exists with varying degrees of problems and adversity.

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Data privacy: How to keep customer data safe

Independent Banker

But as the prevalence of security breaches grows, so do the opportunities for community banks to position themselves as guardians of their customers’ personal data through compliance, technology and relationship building. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Data privacy and security is a hot topic and is only getting hotter.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Goes to Larry Mazza and the crew at MVB Bank in West Virginia. Simultaneously the bank invested in Paladin Fraud, Trabian Technology, and Chartwell Compliance to provide compliance and risk management solutions in the complex and connected web of fintech partnerships. GonzoBanker of the Year – Bank.

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