Bank Compliance Center

In today’s banking environment as soon as one big new regulation is implemented another pops up. ICBA’s compliance training opportunities and exceptional resources, online and offline, will help your community bank stay informed and one step ahead of the regulators.

Recent Compliance News



Jun 17, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
FinCEN: Banks should remain vigilant to elder financial exploitation

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reminded financial institutions to remain vigilant in identifying and reporting suspicious activity related to elder financial exploitation. FinCEN offers resources to help stakeholders.

Jun 10, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
FDIC, CFPB hearings this week

A look at some of the hearings taking place this week that are relevant to community bankers.

May 31, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB launches review of mortgage closing fees

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launched a public inquiry into what is driving an increase in mortgage closing costs.

May 30, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB: Reg E wire transfer exemption doesn’t apply to online transactions

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau argued in a court filing that online-initiated wire transfers are subject to the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and Regulation E, even though the law exempts transfers made by banks “by means of” a wire service.

Compliance Question of the Week

Question: Can my bank use an artificial or prerecorded voice to deliver a message to a residential land line?

ANSWER: 

No, unless there is prior express consent and:

(i) the call is made for emergency purposes;

(ii) the call is not made for a commercial purpose;

(iii) the call is made for a commercial purpose but does not include or introduce an advertisement or constitute telemarketing;

(iv) the call is made by or on behalf of a tax-exempt nonprofit organization; or

(v) the call delivers a “health care” message made by, or on behalf of, a “covered entity” or its “business associate,” as those terms are defined in the HIPAA Privacy Rule, 45 CFR 160.103.

Reference: 47 CFR § 64.1200 (a)(3)

 

 

 
 

 

 


 

Compliance Vault



The ICBA Compliance Vault is now available as a member benefit to all ICBA members.

The Compliance Vault is a reliable search tool that helps you find answers to your regulatory compliance questions, with access to over 2,500 Q&As, select online courses, and documents.

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Compliance Resources



Online Training

Compliance Certificate Program

Online Certificates

This certificate program consists of four critical learning areas (29 total courses). Each course includes an exam and then one final comprehensive exam at the end. This program takes approximately 20 hours to complete.

The Compliance Certificate is for individual learners only and is not available for bank-wide use. Purchasers of the individual certificate will have access to the program for 365 days from the date of purchase. Certificates cannot be transferred to another user.

Course Listing:

Area 1: Lending

  • Introduction to Lending Compliance
  • Regulation Z: Overview
  • Regulation Z: Closed-end Credit (Non-Real Estate)
  • Regulation Z: Closed-end Credit (Real Estate)
  • Regulation Z: Open-end Credit (Non-Real Estate)
  • Regulation Z: Open-end Credit (Real Estate)
  • RESPA: Overview
  • Regulation B: Equal Credit Opportunity Act - Overview
  • Regulation B: Adverse Action
  • Fair Lending: Overview
  • Home Mortgage Disclosure Act: In Depth
  • Flood Disaster Protection Act
  • Regulation O: Insider Lending – In Depth
  • Military Lending Act

Area 2: Deposits

  •  Introduction to Deposit Compliance
  • Regulation E: Overview
  • Regulation E: Liability & Error Resolution
  • Regulation DD: Truth in Savings Act in Depth
  • Regulation CC: Funds Availability Act – In Depth

 Area 3: Operations

  • Understanding UDAAP
  • Regulation BB: Community Reinvestment Act
  • Red Flags Identity Theft Prevention Program
  • Regulation P: Consumer Privacy – In Depth
  • FCRA: Affiliate Marketing
  • FCRA: Overview
  • FCRA: Risk Based Pricing

 Area 4: BSA

  • Bank Secrecy Act – BSA & Compliance Officers
  • Bank Secrecy Act – Red Flags
  • Bank Secrecy Act – Customer Due Diligence & Beneficial Ownership

CPE Credits: 21

$499 / ICBA Members

$1,499 / Non-Members