July 2005

Issue 9

Forward To A Colleague

Feature

We’ve Only Just Begun

The Compliance Advisor’s 2005 mid-year review of regulatory changes

by Bill Koch, Editor, Compliance Advisor

After all the hoopla and excitement of 2004’s presidential election, many of us had hoped for a calmer 2005. But if the events of this month alone have anything to show us, 2005 is not destined to go down as a footnote in history. The London terrorist bombings, Hurricane Dennis and the ongoing struggle in Iraq already make the race for the White House seem like a distant memory. [ Read More ... ]
 

Editorial Corner

The class of 2005

Trey Sullivan

It’s July, which means there’s a back-to-school sale at a store near you. It’s also a good time to take a look at the compliance regulations that have already changed this year. This month’s feature article looks at the biggest changes and how they will affect your community bank.

Last month, we asked how you deal with cashing U.S. Treasury checks from non-customers. Did you think it was more important to be friendly or be compliant? Your responses generated more questions than answers. This month, we want to know how you would deal with a branch manager who consistently accepts documentation outside of your procedures. Should you confront him or trust his judgment? We need your best advice.

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The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council has issue the much-anticipated Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Examination Manual that is intended to ensure consistent BSA examination procedures.

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What's Your Best Advice?

Last 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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This Issue's Dilemma:

The buck stops nowhere

In our CIP Risk Assessment, we have specified what types of ID are allowed for primary documentation, secondary documentation and non-documentation verification methods. These processes were created after input from everyone in our bank.

However, I have one branch manager who consistently overrides the policy and accepts documentation that is outside of our policy. We haven’t had any problems yet from this lack of following our agreed-upon process, but I’m worried it’s only a matter of time.

Should I confront this manager directly? He’s my superior, so that could be a little uncomfortable. Or should I relax and accept the fact that he knows what he’s doing?

— Pat Kramer, Compliance Officer

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Fraud and AML Monitoring: Stay ahead of the bad guys

Fighting the 21st Century Bank Robber

Moving from network security to application-driven security

by Deena M. Amato-McCoy - Bank Systems and Technology
 

Data Encryption Could Be Contagious

Can your bank benefit from the latest anti-theft protocols?

by Clint Boulton - Internet News
 

Change Management: Survive and thrive

Climbing Mount Organization

Ten tips to start the impossible task

by Barbara Hemphill - Advisor Today
 

They Just Don't Know They Want It Yet

Sell technology improvements by getting others to sell it for you

by Michael Schrage - CIO
 

Government Regulations: Keep up with your changing environment

Good Things Come in Small Packages

Staying compliant when you're a one-person IT shop

by Steven Marlin - Bank Systems and Technology
 

Surviving the Audit

Real-life war stories help you ace your audit — and plan for next year

by Ben Worthen - CIO
 

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