Is Your Compliance Program Reactionary or Proactive?
Is your compliance management program reactionary, or is it proactive? In this post, you'll learn why compliance is still critically important, and...
A Handy Guide to the Leading Names & Faces in Banking Compliance Today
Learn the names and faces of the individuals leading the banking compliance conversation. With this knowledge, you'll have a better sense for the who's who…
Wells Fargo Scandals: Re-Established 2018
Wells Fargo Scandals: Re-Established 2018 - Barely a month after launching its “Re-Established” ad campaign with ads about “Earning Back Your Trust”,
Mythbusting 5 Rumors About the Dodd-Frank Rollback
In this piece, we’ll take a look at five “myths” about the so-called HMDA rollback that we’ve heard circulating amongst our friends, colleagues, customers,…
Two Shocking Contract Management Mistakes That Cost Bankers Their Jobs
You probably think of vendor contract management as something that protects your institution. That’s true, but it does much more than that.
7 Buzzworthy Headlines in Compliance and Banking for May 2018 - Recap!
top five banking and compliance news headlines from the month of May 2018
FinCEN Publishes 37 Much-Anticipated Beneficial Ownership FAQs
Learn the 37 questions answered by FinCEN, and get even more resources about the upcoming CDD/Beneficial Ownership rule.
7 Quick HMDA Compliance Videos to Watch & Share
With the prospect of 2017 HMDA LAR being released as soon as next week, on April 1, HMDA and Fair Lending remain top priorities...
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7 Banking and Finance Headlines You May Have Missed in the Madness of March
Here are the top headlines in the banking and compliance world for the month of March 2018.
7 Essential Steps Now That You've Filed Your 2017 HMDA LAR
In this post, you'll find out what's on the compliance horizon, and what you can do about it. In addition, you'll also get access to a free post-HMDA...
See the Future of Bank Branches - and What It Means for You [Infographic]
Look into the crystal ball, and see into the future of branch strategy. With this blog and infographic, you'll learn fascinating statistics...
5 Financial and Banking Headlines You May Have Missed This January
Here are 5 trends in finance and banking that you may have missed. From CFPB updates to CRA, we'll share some news and what it means for you.
Answers to 5 Basic FAQs about the Final HMDA Rule
Learn the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Final HMDA Rule that you may be asking. You'll also get access to our HMDA...
20+ Often-Overlooked Compliance Resources, Organized by Regulation
Here are at least 20 regulatory compliance resources you may not know about. We guarantee at least one of these will make your life at work a little easier
Don't Miss the Top 10 Compliance Blog Posts of 2017!
As 2017 ends, here are some of the most popular compliance blog articles of this year. You'll learn about CRA, Community Development, UDAAP, Fair...
Did You Hear the One About the Community Bank and the Russian Oligarch?
A Utah bank gets a lesson in due diligence when it discovers an account holder is one of Russia's wealthiest oligarchs with direct ties to Vladimir Putin.
The Rising Cost of Compliance & How the Best Banks Respond
Compliance costs are rising. With this free infographic, you'll be armed with bullet-proof statistics to help you negotiate your future compliance budget.
5 Tips for Successfully Navigating the New 2018 HMDA Regulations
Here are 5 best practices for implementing the new HMDA rules and regulations from the CFPB. These HMDA changes may be a challenge - here are tips for...
How to Use the CFPB's New HMDA Data Tool for the First Time
The CFPB is expected to release their HMDA data submission tool in the upcoming months. In this post, we'll discuss how to use the new HMDA Platform...
OCC Singles Out a Bank Director for Excessive CEO Compensation
The OCC recently called out a bank director for misconduct around compensation. Here's a quick lesson in how to fail as a bank director.
Redlining Analysis Remains a Top Priority for Regulators & Raises These 5 Questions
Regulators continue to prioritize Redlining compliance. In this post, you will learnwhy they say data analysis is essential for Redlining risk management.
BSA/AML Compliance by the Numbers
A recent survey of 160 compliance officers provided valuable insights about their BSA/AML compliance. Read on to see the results, and learn how you compare
Compliance Alert: Reg. B Changes on the Horizon for Mortgage Lenders
The CFPB has proposed changes to Reg. B and is looking for input from mortgage lenders. Read to learn about the proposal and how to submit your response!
Compliance 101: Independent Audits, Independent Reviews & Self-Testing
Here, we will define independent audits, independent reviews and self-tests for compliance, and help you understand the key differences between them.
CFPB Just Issued their Largest-Ever HMDA Fine
The CFPB issued a $1.75M fine for HMDA reporting issues, their largest-ever for this kind of violation. Learn more about the fine and improve HMDA...
15 Tiny Productivity Tips Guaranteed to Make a Big Difference for Busy Bankers
You only have 1,440 minutes in every day. Are you making the most of yours? Here are 15 productivity tips that will improve how you manage your...
Lessons from the CFPB: Why It’s a Bad Idea for a Banker to Name His Boat Overdraft
A lawsuit against TCF National Bank alleges that it tricked consumers into signing up for costly overdraft services in order to preserve its bottom line.
Are You Delegating These 3 Key Areas of Compliance Yet?
Explore how the most successful compliance officers are delegating and leveraging experts to reduce overwhelm and better manage risk.
A Quick-and-Dirty Guide to CRA Compliance Exams
CRA compliance is familiar for many institutions. In this post, we'll cover a few things you may not know, and provide some tips for how to prep for a...
3 Fair Lending Focal Points for the CFPB in 2017
The CFPB recently released their top Fair Lending compliance priorities for 2017. Here they are - and why it matters to you, even if they aren't your regul…