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P2P Doesn't Have to Mean Faster Fraud
Some of the most common questions the Macha office receives pertain to issues with consumer person-to-person (P2P) transfers via the ACH Network. These problems can include fraud, incorrect account...
Assessing and Working with Client Forecasts
One of the most overlooked pieces of information we receive is likely the borrower's forecast or budget. Often it is an item we check off the list without digging into it.?It is also a report that...
Overview of the CRA Final Rule for Bank Directors
On October 24, the banking agencies finalized significant changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). While ICBA and other trade associations have filed a complaint and request for preliminary...
Observation vs. Perception: Improving Your Ability to Pick Up on Suspicious Activity
Situational awareness is a developed skill and a major part of crime prevention. Enhance your awareness and observation skills to become more mindful of your surroundings. Learn how perception can...
Essentials of Banking (2024)
Understanding the industry that you work in is crucial to recognizing your role and purpose. Banking is an occupation that has existed since the earliest part of history. While technology has...
IRAs: Establishing and Amending
For the first time in about 20 years, due to the SECURE Act, the IRS is requiring all IRAs to be amended. The last time an amendment was required was in 2002, and also possibly in 2007 and 2010 for...
Regulatory Hot Topics 2024
Gain an overview of the bank regulatory and supervisory highlights from 2023 and some predictions on what might be in store for 2024. The discussion will cover the regulators' identified top 10...
Bank Policies & Procedures: Dormant Accounts (PLM-185)
Addresses responsibility, defining dormant/inactive accounts, processing, reporting, and service charges and interest payments.