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1071 Preparation Guide – Article 1 Getting Started and Best Practices
We all knew more guidance on 1071 Dodd-Frank on Small Business Data Collection was coming. On May 17, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced an interim final rule extending the compliance dates for data collection and data reporting for financial institutions. The Rule requires financial institutions to collect and report small business lending […]
1071 Preparation Guide Announcement
The Supreme Court has ruled on the constitutionality of the CFPB’s funding. I am somewhat surprised by the outcome and glad a decision was announced on May 16, 2024. A second Motion for Summary Judgement was filed by the TBA, Rio Bank, and the ABA, essentially saying that the Final Rule for 1071 “goes far […]
FDIC Issues Questions and Answers on New Signage Rule
On July 16, 2024, the FDIC published a Questions and Answers Related to the FDIC’s Part 328 Final Rule page on their website. The rule is effective as of April 1, 2024 with a mandatory compliance date of January 1, 2025. The FDIC expects to continually update the Q&A as needed. Like most Q&As, some […]
Regulatory Updates – Second Quarter 2024
Below is a link to the Regulatory Updates as of the end of Q2 2024. TCA provides A Better Way for you to track Compliance updates and keep your organization on track. TCA – A Better Way!
AML Programs and Recent Consent Orders: What Questions Should you be Asking?
Last year’s news headlines screamed about financial crimes: the riveting cryptocurrency saga of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), Binance’s landmark $4.3 billion settlement with the Department of Treasury, and Deutsche Bank’s additional fines for anti-money laundering and sanctions failings. Other noteworthy stories entailed a parade of cybercrimes like ransomware and email scams. For those working in the […]
A New Federal Holiday and an Old Federal Holiday – Alleviate The Confusion
So, if this article looks familiar, that’s because we sent out a similar version in the past three years and there can still be some confusion as some institutions are open and some are closed. On June 17, 2021, the US got its first national holiday in 38 years. June 19 has been designated as […]
Planning for a Successful Automated Monitoring System (AMS) Validation by Understanding Common Findings
Your AMS plays a crucial role in helping financial institutions detect and prevent illicit activities. However, to ensure the effectiveness and compliance of these solutions, regular model validations are necessary and prescribed by Guidance on Model Risk Management from the prudential regulators. During validations, common findings often emerge and highlight opportunities for improvement. Here, TCA […]
CFPB Funding Mechanism Determined Valid
The Supreme Court released their decision in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Assn. of America, Ltd. case, which was brought to challenge the funding of the CFPB as inconsistent with the Appropriations Clause. The challengers argued that this funding mechanism violated the appropriations clause, which provides that “no money shall be […]
Regulation CC Updates Coming in 2025
When Regulation CC was updated back in 2019, one of the changes attached the dollar amounts to be made available to adjust every five years based on changes to the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) similar to annual changes in Regulations M and Z, rounded to the nearest $25. Well, that far-off five-year timeframe has arrived. […]
Your Dream AML/CFT Home Starts with Good Bones
Build A Solid Foundation That Will Help You Detect and Combat Financial Crimes Prospective homebuyers want properties with “good bones,” whether buying new construction loaded with smart technology or a 200-year-old historic farmhouse that needs tender loving care. Good bones assure buyers that a property is structurally sound, provides a safe environment, and will be […]
