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 […]
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. […]
Every bank has their own requirements for opening a Money Services Business (MSB) account. The first step to acquiring an MSB bank account is getting organized and completing an application. APPLICATION ITEMS When completing an MSB bank account application, it is important to gather the proper items. The application will typically ask for, but won’t […]
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 COMMON REASONS FOR MSB BANK CLOSURES Outdated BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance Program Deficient Independent Review Insufficient Recordkeeping Improper CRT/SAR Filing Outdated BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance Program The BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance Program must be risk-based, satisfy the five anti-money laundering […]
