Bankers' Hotline, Volume 26, Number 2
February 22, 2016
Tax Fraud IS Your Problem
Your financial institution must have effective monitoring controls in place to help mitigate tax fraud.
Proposed Changes to CTRs
FinCEN is proposing revisions to streamline the reporting of CTRs. Comments are welcome!
In The News
- CFPB Wants Better Account Access
- Stop Customer Complaints at Your Door
- Preparing for Faster Payments
- Smarter Access to Banking
Statistics, Facts, & Such
Tech Update
Identitytheft.gov Simplifies Reporting
Training Page
Acceptance Test Reduces Risk
A recent case highlights the importance of commissioning a newly installed security system, as well as the importance of periodic inspections.
Direct Deposit Refunds: Spread the Word
The U.S. Treasury wants your help promoting the value of directly deposited tax refunds.
New Rules Proposed for Small Banks
Two new rulemaking proposals directly impact small banks.
Focus on Fraud
- New Cybersecurity Plan and Commission
- Sophisticated Cyber Bank Robberies
- Hi-jacked ATM Hardware Attacks
From the editor's desk
Fraud is Up. Who's to Blame?
A recent survey highlighting a significant spike in fraud losses has sparked debate over who is responsible for the spike in fraudulent activity.
War Stories
Questions & Answers
Other Bankers
- Editor:
- P. Kevin Smith, CPP
- Contributing Editor:
- Teri Wesley
- Executive Editor:
- Barbara Hurst
- Board of Advisors:
- John S. Burnett
Peter G. Djinis, Esq.
William Gearin
Lucy H. Griffin
Mary Beth Guard, Esq.
David McGuinn
Robert G. Rowe, III, Esq.
Barry Thompson
Andy Zavoina