The UCC for Lenders

Overview and UCC definitionsArticle 9 secured transactions
Perfection and attachment
Rules of priority
UCC forms and how they work: UCC-1, UCC-3, UCC-5, UCC-11
Common mistakes: debtor names, collateral descriptions, filing locations
Titled assets
Special rules for intellectual property
Special filing offices

Credit Push Fraud Compliance: Navigating the Latest ACH, RTP, and FedNow® Rule Changes and Requirements (1.8 AAP Credits)

The mechanics of credit push fraud: How fraudsters exploit weaknesses in electronic payment systemsACH Rule Updates: New requirements designed to mitigate fraud risks, including their impact on your operations.
RTP Rules and Compliance: Specific guidelines and best practices to protect against fraud in real-time payments
FedNow Fraud Prevention: Explore the built-in security features and rule requirements aimed at safeguarding instant payments
Practical Strategies: Implementing effective fraud detection and prevention measures across your payment systems

Alert! Proposed BSA/AML Program Rule Changes

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

Security Awareness Training: Best Practices for Keeping Your Employees Engaged

Cyber Threat’s New NormalPeople, Process, and Technology – which is the weakest link?
Compliance-based vs. Proactive Security Awareness Training
Building an Effective Security Awareness Training Program (for all areas of your organization)
Topical Training Ideas
Why Accountability Matters Most

Opening New Accounts – Part 1 (3 Part Series)

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

AI 101: What You Need to Know about AI and Banking Today

Types of Artificial Intelligence and their Inherent RisksAI WINS
Strategic Considerations and Use-Cases of AI in banking
Risks and Threats of AU (including the strategic risk of NOT using AI)
Mitigating AI Risk
Vendor Management of AI
How to Get Started Using AI

Opening New Accounts – Part 2 (3 Part Series)

Business Account DocumentationResolutions – Purpose and Proper Completion
Business Taxation Options and Why We Have To Care
Sole Proprietorships
General, Limited, Limited Liability, and Limited Liability Limited Partnerships
Limited Liability Company and Series LLC
Determining LLC Business and Tax Classification
Profit and Non-Profit Corporations
Understanding Sub-Chapter S Corporations (S-Corps)
Non-Profit Associations, Social Clubs, and Charitable Organizations

Opening New Accounts – Part 3 (3 Part Series)

Defining Trustee, Personal Representative, and Fiduciary Roles and ResponsibilitiesTIN Compliance for Trust, Minor and Fiduciary Accounts
Proper Account Titling
Formal vs. Informal Trust Comparison
Key Questions to Ask When Setting Up Trust Accounts
Six Pieces of Required Information For all Trust Accounts
Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trust Accounts
Payable on Death (POD)
As Trustee For, In Trust For, Totten Trusts
Minor Accounts