Remember the common components of a check
Handle account holders who present counterfeit items
Distinguish between recover rights on alterations, fraudulent items, and forged endorsements
Use Regulation CC Holds and other tools to prevent loss
Identify check washing, cash back scams, fraudulent items, check kiting, and other types of check fraud
Listen to what your account holder is saying to determine if check is legitimate
What boxes need to be completed on the 1099-R IRA distribution reporting?What is the definition of a “Recipient” for reporting purposes?
What alphabetical and/or numerical codes are used in box 7 of the 1099-R for each type of withdrawal?
How do we report IRA owner and beneficiary names on the 5498?
What types of contributions report in which box?
How do we report repayments, postponed contributions, and late rollovers?
Can the 5498 be used as the annual RMD notice to customer in required distribution?
How can we minimize incorrect reporting by accessing reports before submission to the IRS?
What are the steps for correcting a bank reporting error?
How and when to notify applicants when denying a loan applicationHandling withdrawn applications
Processing counteroffers
Common errors and audit findings in the adverse action process
Second reviews of adverse action notices for dual purposes
The interplay of ECOA and FCRA for adverse actions
Current requirements for business applications and an outline of pending small business application handling (can you say 1071?)
Ideas/tips/tools from other bankers to try in your bank
Explain the basic laws governing the medallion signature guarantee programsDetermine when to utilize the medallion signature guarantee stamp
Recognize potential conflicts of interest
Understand the warranties represented by the stamp and the potential liability your institution faces if these are breached
Identify best practices to mitigate risk to you and your institution
Distinguish between signature guarantees, medallion signature guarantees, and notaries
Overview of guidelines and issues critical to CRE appraisalsThe five minimum standards and what they really mean
Types of reviews, as suggested by the guidelines
Administrative/compliance review, plus a sample checklist
Technical/internal review, plus a sample checklist
Outside/third-party review, plus sample comments
Ideas for setting dollar limits
Ideas for screening for Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice (USPAP) as of Jan. 1, 2020
Appraisal review outcomes and when to request revisions
Statement on the Purpose of an AML/CFT Program RequirementInserting the Term “CFT” Into the Program Rules
Defining “AML/CFT Priorities”
“Effective, Risk-Based, and Reasonably Designed” AML/CFT Program Requirements
Risk Assessment Process
Identifying and Evaluating ML/TF and Other Illicit Finance Activity Risks
Review of Reports Filed Pursuant to 31 CFR Chapter X
Other Components of an Effective, Risk-Based, and Reasonably Designed AML/CFT Program
Reopening closed accountsGiving customers information on their accounts promptly
Recurring overdraft fees
Authorize positive settle negative on debit cards and overdrafts
Regulation E: Stop payments, error investigation, and resolution
Transfers from savings on overdrafts
Regulation DD on product changes
Deposit Disclosures: What ownership types get what?
FDIC digital logo changes effective May 1
Update on beneficial ownership
Old practices – affidavits of loss on CDs
Handling POAs, estates, and trusts
Proposed AML/CFT Program ChangesBeneficial Ownership Update
SAR Decision-Making
Writing a Good SAR Narrative
Customer Identification Program and Customer Due Diligence
High-Risk Customers and the Questionnaire
314a and 314b
Record Keeping – funds transfers and monetary instruments
A bi-monthly update to help you keep up with changes and deadlines in the compliance area in a quick and easy format.
The legal requirements to create a right of setoff
The difference between a contractual right of setoff and a statutory right of setoff
The differences between setoff, garnishment, and foreclosure of security interest, and why these terms are frequently misused
What happens when a third party is competing with your financial institution’s right of setoff
How the automatic stay in bankruptcy affects the right of setoff
Review federal laws we have to cover in the opening of accountsLearn the different ownership types that we should set up sample signature cards and screenshots for
You will receive a checklist for documents for every type of business and nonprofit accounts
How to set up a manual like this if you are in more than one state
What questions should we ask and research for state law purposes
You will receive a template to start the hard work and lots of guidance to help you in the process
Documents required upon the death of an individual
Actions to be taken on deposit accounts owned by the decedent
How to deal with the decedent’s estate or lack thereof
How to handle death as a default on a loan
Mortgage servicing rules that impact consumer mortgage loans after death
What to know about doing business with the borrower’s estate
What is an appraisal? What is an evaluation? What is the difference?
What are the requirements of an appraisal? What does it look like?
When must we get what? Exemptions, threshold amounts, and evaluations (including when you don’t need anything at all)
Selecting the appraiser: Who does this? Who can do it?
Board of Director responsibilities and the approved appraiser list
Appraiser selection criteria – licensed vs. certified
Independence of the appraisal function
Readdressed and transferred appraisals
Who is liable to whom on checks? Altered, forged, and fraudulent itemsRule 9
Regulation CC Inflation Changes
FDIC Logo, Advertising, and Digital Changes
Regulation E Unauthorized Transactions, Stop Payments, and Reopening Closed Accounts
IRA Update: Domestic Abuse, Emergency Savings, Terminal Illness exceptions and repayments
Nonresident Alien Interest Reporting
Overdrafts and Junk Fees
6-Step Account Opening ProcessTIN Compliance
Personal Account Ownership Overview
Personal/Consumer Account Difficult Scenarios
Opening Accounts for Minors – UTMA
Who Can Access An Account During Lifetime And At Death