Webinars

A bi-monthly update to help you keep up with changes and deadlines in the compliance area in a quick and easy format.

A compliance audit/review is a comprehensive evaluation of a financial institution’s adherence to regulatory guidelines. Its purpose is to identify problems and weaknesses BEFORE they are detected by examiners, or even worse, customers’ attorneys. This webinar will provide an overview of the tools and resources available for conducting a compliance review as well as areas to review and questions to ask.

Many banks appoint a “Reg. O and W” Officer to monitor all these activities and assure compliance. In this webinar, we’ll detail the many requirements of Regs. O and W and provide tips to assure effective compliance management practices. We’ll talk about who the bank’s insiders and affiliates are and how to manage the many requirements.

During this webinar, we will discuss the current environment, the recent enhancements to the ACH network and the rules that have been created or amended from Nacha. We'll also review recent changes to the ACH rules and discuss upcoming changes that might impact your organization or specifically, your role.

So you think you know the difference between an IRA Rollover vs. IRA Transfer vs. QP Direct and Indirect Rollover? The “rollover” and “transfer” words are two of the most misused and abused terms in the IRA world. Not knowing the difference leads to misreporting to the IRS - which can result in unnecessary letters and bills to the customers.

IRA Distributions to owners and beneficiaries will make even the most seasoned IRA expert a little insecure. Just when you think you’ve got it, they change it. The last four years have produced the most substantial changes to IRAs in over 20 years. What's the latest?

During this part of the study, we will cover line by line these sections of the FFIEC BSA/AML Exam Manual.

It has been years since the federal bank regulatory agencies have overhauled the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations. Right now, major revisions are unfolding, but in an awkward manner. Bankers should view CRA ratings as a game. You need to learn how to play the game well. The challenge of playing the game is made more difficult as the agencies continuously change the rules of the game. This program contains core knowledge needed by all lenders and pending changes to ensure your institution wins the game.

Have you ever avoided a tough conversation because you don’t like conflict? Congratulations, you are among friends. Most people don’t jump out of bed in the morning thinking, “I hope I get into some conflict today!” Yet, many leaders avoid tough conversations for multiple reasons, generally boiling down to fear. Fear of the person’s reaction, hurting feelings, being taken advantage of, or the desire to be liked can get in the way of curious communication.