Adapting to the evolving regulatory landscape is crucial for maintaining a robust banking relationship. Amend your BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance Program to align with the dynamic needs of your business. To assist you in staying abreast of these changes, we present an updated checklist designed to keep your policies and procedures current for 2024. Our team of […]
There are five pillars of an effective BSA/AML/OFAC compliance program. When creating a compliance program, you must adhere to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) rules and regulations, anti money laundering (AML) policies and the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) economic and trade sanctions. In 1987, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System […]
All money services businesses (MSBs) are required to designate a Compliance Officer as identified in the five key compliance pillars compiled by the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). COMPLIANCE PILLARS: Designation of a compliance officer Development of internal policies procedures and controls Ongoing relevant training of employees Independent testing and review Beneficial ownership The classification of […]
This ultimate regulatory compliance checklist will help any Money Services Business (MSB) stay up-to-date with current BSA guidelines. Rules and regulations are constantly changing in the Money Services Business industry. It is your responsibility to update your BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance Program to reflect these changes and any other modifications in your money services at least annually. […]
When deciding on if your employees need compliance training, there are a few things to consider. WHO NEEDS TRAINING It is generally considered an industry best practice to have any employee performing a money service transaction to have adequate and ongoing training. This includes any employee that cashes a third party check, conducts a money […]
