MSB bank account closures are avoidable. These are the most common reasons why a bank will close down an MSB account. COMMON REASONS FOR MSB BANK CLOSURES Outdated BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance Program Deficient Independent Review Insufficient Recordkeeping Improper CRT/SAR Filing Outdated BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance Program The BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance Program must be risk-based, satisfy the five anti-money laundering […]
It is important to follow these guidelines for processing money order transactions. Our experts break down and share what the acceptable forms of ID are and when to complete a monitoring log. If you are not following these guidelines already, feel free to make this a part of your procedures in your Anti-Money Laundering Program. FORMS […]
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Most banks will request an Independent Review from their Money Services Business clients annually. Here is the reason why… Banks, just like check cashers, money transmitters and other MSBs, are audited frequently. However, banks are audited by government entities. GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AUDITING BANKS Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation […]
A risk assessment is a document or matrix that will identify your risk exposure. Risk exposure should include factors such as: Customer Base Products Offered Regulatory Requirements Operational Risk Geographic Location – including High Intensity Financial Crime Areas (HIFCA) and High Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) A BSA/AML/OFAC compliance program must be commensurate with risk and […]
