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The Five (5) Pillars of BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance

The Five (5) Pillars of BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance

Posted on: May 26th, 2022 by Julie

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 […]

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Ask The Experts – Do I Need To Run ALL Checks Through My Check Cashing System?

Ask The Experts – Do I Need To Run ALL Checks Through My Check Cashing System?

Posted on: April 6th, 2022 by Julie

YES, every check needs to be run through your check cashing system. It is important to know your customer (KYC), adhere to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance rules, and mitigate your loss and risk.  Auditors/regulators require Money Services Businesses (MSBs) to have check cashing software, like Paycheck Secure, in order to comply with BSA […]

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Ask The Experts – Why Does My Business Need A Compliance Officer?

Ask The Experts – Why Does My Business Need A Compliance Officer?

Posted on: February 22nd, 2022 by Julie

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 […]

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The Ultimate Regulatory Compliance Checklist – 2022

The Ultimate Regulatory Compliance Checklist – 2022

Posted on: January 5th, 2022 by Julie

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.  […]

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Ask The Experts – Do All My Employees Need Compliance Training?

Ask The Experts – Do All My Employees Need Compliance Training?

Posted on: November 16th, 2021 by Julie

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 […]

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