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Recent Compliance News



Jan 22, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA thanks President Trump for rulemaking pause

ICBA thanked President Donald Trump for issuing an executive order freezing new rulemakings.

Jan 15, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB withdraws ICBA-opposed proposal on non-sufficient-funds fees

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau withdrew its proposed rule to restrict the use of non-sufficient-funds fees, as advocated by ICBA.

Jan 2, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Latest beneficial ownership update: Companies not required to file

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced that, in light of a recent federal court order, reporting companies are not currently required to file beneficial ownership information, or BOI.

Dec 4, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
OCC updates unfair practices booklet

The OCC issued version 1.1 of the “Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices and Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices” booklet of the Comptroller’s Handbook.

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Compliance Question of the Week

Question: What is an alternative test for CTR exemptions and how do I apply it?

ANSWER: 

Lawmakers established an alternative test if banks do not want to wait the two months to exempt an entity or payroll customer under Phase II.

Financial institutions must perform a risk-based analysis of the customer and document a reasonable belief that the customer has a legitimate business need for conducting frequent, large, cash transactions.

An example where the alternative test may apply is a returning customer who was previously exempt.

Reference: 31 CFR 1020.315(c)(2)(i) and (ii).

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Earn your Community Bank Compliance Officer Certification at the ICBA Compliance Institute

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To earn the Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer (CCBCO) certification, you will be required to attend this program in its entirety, complete all assignments, and achieve a passing score on the certification exam(s).

The ICBA Compliance Institute is built to meet the needs of seasoned professionals seeking the latest regulatory education and industry best practices as well as newer compliance officers seeking to gain a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts of each regulation.

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