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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)

 

 

 
 

 

 


 

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