June 2005

Issue 8

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Feature

Training Made Easy

How to structure a compliance training system even auditors will like

by Bill Koch, Editor, Compliance Advisor

In high school, I was that rare type of geek who wanted to pursue writing, television production and all things creative, but at the same time, I had an aptitude for math. Somehow, during placement testing before my freshman year, I was placed in advanced math without my total enthusiasm.   [ Read More ... ]
 

Editorial Corner

The importance of training for compliance

Trey Sullivan

For a community bank without an established “training department,” keeping your employees up to date on compliance regulations can be a daunting task. This month’s feature article shows how adopting online training and using a learning management system can help anyone feel like he or she has a training department even the big guys would envy.

Last month, we asked how you deal with report overload and we found that you have some very effective ways to integrate information. This month, we ask how you deal with cashing U.S. Treasury checks from non-customers. We need your best advice.

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What's Your Best Advice?

Last Issue's Dilemma:

Too much information?

With the increased amount of monitoring necessary to stay in compliance, I feel like I’m reading different reports from different systems all day long. I have to read separate reports from deposits, loans, trust, brokerage, wire transfers, monetary instruments and so on.

How are other compliance officers monitoring account activities for all facets of BSA? Ideally, I’d like to have software or a process where information from all banking departments can be compiled into one report so I can monitor the activities of customers who might fit into the AML program.

Is there a streamlined system other compliance officers use now? Or am I doomed to be stuck in report overload?

—Risk Manager in Kentucky

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This Issue's Dilemma:

Is the non-customer always right?

We get many requests from non-customers to cash U.S. Treasury checks. We are the only bank in a very rural community, so I hate to turn away customers. But I also know we are supposed to run OFAC checks on each of these Treasury checks that I process. This takes extra time for our tellers and our compliance officer.

Should I refuse to cash these checks from the general public or should I take the extra time to run the proper compliance procedures? How do other community banks handle these requests from non-customers? Do I have any alternatives?

—Linda, Compliance Auditor

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Fraud and AML Monitoring: Stay ahead of the bad guys

Divide and Conquer

Separating security roles helps protect information

by Phillip Britt - Information Today
 

The Cost of Doing Business

The growing debate over multi-factor authentication

by John Adams - Bank Technology News
 

Change Management: Survive and thrive

The Power of Preparation

Running more effective meetings

by Kellie Fowler - MindTools
 

Jockeying for Position

Four tips to help you negotiate

by Roger Dawson - Power Negotiating Institute
 

Government Regulations: Keep up with your changing environment

The Crush of Compliance

Using general counsels to set compliance strategy

by John R. Engen - Bank Director Magazine
 

Merge with Caution

New federal regulations add scrutiny to business deals

by Michael Sisk - US Banker
 

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