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New 1071 Small Business Data Collection and Submission Proposed Rule: What Does It Mean and What Has Changed?
Side-by-side comparison of what the new proposal contains against the previous version of the final rule – what changed and what stayed the same?
Who is covered? Examining the coverage thresholds and new timing requirements
Interplay between this rule, HMDA, and CRA reporting requirements
Who is a “covered financial institution”?
Determining what to report – covered credit transactions and covered originations
What types of applications will be reported? How is an application defined for this purpose?
Deep dive into the data points – both those generated by the lender as well as those provided by the applicant, including data elements no longer part of required collection
Collecting demographic information – forms, verifications, policies, procedures, and (fortunately) no responsibility to guess: less than beforens
The “firewall” requirement – ensuring lenders to not have improper access to the data
Safe harbor and “bona fide errors” provisions
Likelihood of finalization -
CRE Lending: Property Types, Lease Structures and Other Non-Financial Risks
Differentiating property types
Issues with owner-occupied and specialty properties, such as hotels and nursing homes
“Triple net” versus full-service leases
Other common provisions in commercial leases
Reimbursement for common area maintenance
Co-tenancy clauses
Requirements placed on the tenant vs landlord
Estoppels
Subordination, non-disturbance, and attornment provisions
Unusual or extraordinary lease provisions
Re-lease and rollover risk
Physical style risk and ongoing property management risk
Concept of sponsorship -
Beneficial Ownership Certification: Line-by-Line
Who has to complete the beneficial ownership certification?
What information must be retained and types of identification?
Loan Renewals, CD renewal, and other ongoing relationships
What happens when your legal entity adds an account?
What happens when the owners change on a legal entity?
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BSA Reporting and Training for the Board
Understand the BSA responsibilities of your directors
Develop a comprehensive ongoing BSA training program for the Board
Explain your institution’s current BSA/AML risks and the impact of pending BSA regulation and changes
Use provided templates and information to create detailed board reports
Distinguish the key details your examiners will be looking for in your board reporting -
Most Common TRID Issues – 2.5 CRCM Credits
Coverage issues
Application issues
Timing rules of TRID
Problems with disclosure of various fees
Providing a revised loan estimate
Changed circumstances
Proper calculation of tolerances/variances
Corrected CDs
Redisclosure and reimbursement after closing -
Conducting an RTP® Self-Audit: A Guide for Financial Institutions – 1.8 APRP Credits
An overview of the RTP® Network and its compliance requirements
Step-by-step guidance on preparing for and conducting a RTP® self-audit
Best practices for identifying and mitigating compliance risks within your RTP® policies and procedures
Insights and elaboration on key audit areas, including transaction monitoring, data security, and regulatory adherence
Strategies for continuous improvement and maintaining compliance in a dynamic payment environment -
Understanding the Role of the Notary Public
Basic Notary Public laws
Responsibilities of a Notary Public
Conflicts of interest
What happens when the law and the employer don’t agree
Notarial liability and why notaries are sued -
Mobile Banking Compliance Considerations – 2.5 CRCM Credits
Understand the regulatory requirements impacting your mobile banking services, including Reg Z, Reg CC, Reg DD, and UDAAP
Utilize provided tools to assess risks associated with electronic banking
Discuss ADA applicability to mobile banking services
Review best practices for implementing and updating mobile banking products -
Cybersecurity: C-Suite and Board Oversight
Understand data security laws, regulations, and the IT examination process
Learn how to set a security appetite at the board level for the C-suite to operationalize
Learn what security-related roles and committees you should establish at your financial institution
Understand the roles and responsibilities of a board member as it relates to cyber • Understand the roles and responsibilities of all C-suite roles, including CEO, COO, CFO, CIO, CTO, CISO, CMO, and CHRO
Understand what a top-down Information Security Program looks like for your financial institution
Learn what documentation is necessary for information security program governance
Describe the components of an effective management testing and IT auditing program as part of a governance program
Review security metrics for security governance -
Stablecoins CONTINUED: What the GENIUS Act Means for Your Financial Institution – 1.8 AAP Credits
The GENIUS Act and key legal takeaways
How banks can legally issue or support stablecoins
What this means for payments, compliance, and innovation -
Bank Accounting Basics: Preparing a Statement of Cash Flows – 2 Part Series- Part 1 – 2 CPE Credits
The basic format of the statement of cash flows as presented by a financial institution
The definition of cash and non-cash elements in the statement of cash flows and the required disclosures
How to identify the proper classification of cash flow activities into operating, investing, and financing activities
How to reconcile the change in beginning vs. ending balances for balance sheet items common to financial institutions and where to report in the statement of cash flows
Exercises and examples for the proper classification of common activities into operating, investing, and financing activities
A sample mathematical reconciliation of cash flow activities for key financial statement line items, combined with proper reporting in the statement of cash flows -
Tick Tock! One Big Beautiful Bill Act Kicks in January 1st
New tax on foreign remittances: What do you need to know and do
Interest deduction on car loans: Who qualifies and marketing opportunities
W-2 information on reporting overtime: Which is tax deductible and tips
Health Savings Account changes: Plan amendments and changes
Increased federal budget for farmers: Increase in crop insurance and other items
Full deduction for depreciation and other business opportunities like research and development -
Understanding Dormant Accounts and the Escheatment Process
Understanding your institution’s responsibilities under the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act
Defining key terms of dormancy, unclaimed property, abandoned property and escheatment.
Obtaining filing information from your state
Documenting communication efforts with dormant accountholders
Managing your dormant/unclaimed funds compliance program to avoid or prepare for a state audit
Reviewing fines and penalties for non-compliance -
Section 1071 (Small Business Data Reporting): Where Are We Now? – 2 CRCM Credits
The scope of Section 1071 and its impact on your institution
How the lawsuits have impacted implementation
Actionable steps for implementing the new rules as efficiently as possible within your institution
The required data fields and find out how to begin collecting them
How to identify additional resources that may be required to achieve compliance, including budgeting, staffing, tools & training
Strategies for what you should be doing now
How to communicate the impact of Section 1071 on the institution to the board, senior management, and commercial lending teams
How to establish a proactive plan to acclimate employees and customers to changes in the lending process -
Branch Manager Bootcamp: Maintaining Superior Team Performance (12/10 or 12/18)
Objective: This session focuses on the manager’s role in building and leading an effective service and sales organization. Managers will learn to plan and direct the team toward an effective business development effort.. Managers learn to evaluate individual performance and build performance standards that blend with the company’s mission and vision. Key Skill Transfers/Takeaways: Plan […]
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Bi-Monthly Compliance Briefing – 6 Part Series (2025) – 2.5 CRCM Credits
Potential BSA changes – CTR thresholds and more
BSA FAQs: anything new?
OCC and FDIC standardization of MRAsStatus of “debanking”
Fed supervisory ratings change
Regulators: “pragmatic approach” to regulation and supervision
AI: Banks should “raise their game”
District Court enjoins 1033 enforcement
CFPB withdrawal of FCRA interpretive rule, and clarifies federal preemption of state laws
State of the CFPB: staffing and funding
CFPB rescissions: nonbank registry rule, adjudication process, nonbank form contracts
Reputation risk elimination by agencies
Rescission of climate risk principles for large organizations
OCC proposes to rescind recovery guidance -
Bank Accounting Basics: Preparing a Statement of Cash Flows – 2 Part Series- Part 2 – 2 CPE Credits
The basic format of the statement of cash flows as presented by a financial institution
The definition of cash and non-cash elements in the statement of cash flows and the required disclosures
How to identify the proper classification of cash flow activities into operating, investing, and financing activities
How to reconcile the change in beginning vs. ending balances for balance sheet items common to financial institutions and where to report in the statement of cash flows
Exercises and examples for the proper classification of common activities into operating, investing, and financing activities
A sample mathematical reconciliation of cash flow activities for key financial statement line items, combined with proper reporting in the statement of cash flows -
Consumer Real Estate Loans – 2.5 CRCM Credits
Ability to repay and qualified mortgages
Right of rescission
High-cost mortgages and HPMLs
HMDA
Intent to apply for joint credit
Flood insurance
Appraisals and evaluations
Credit score disclosures
Insurance disclosures
Military Lending Act