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Required CTR Exemptions

06/04/2023

Are banks required to exempt customers for CTR filing limits? I've worked for banks in the past that never exempted anyone. We just filed CTR's on large cash transactions. So in short is there a regulation stating that banks need to exempt customers, or why is it done?

CTR for Bank Error

05/07/2023

If a customer doesn't truly deposit or receive over $10,000 in cash, but a bank transaction error causes it to appear that they did, should a CTR be filed or should the transaction just be documented appropriately? Example: A customer withdraws $8,000 in cash. The teller inadvertently runs the transaction twice resulting in software showing a $16,000 total withdrawn.

Handling Deposits of MRB Staff

03/26/2023

A dispensary (Marijuana Related Business) just opened this month in town. We have two members (we are a credit union) that receive payroll from there (ACH). - Given their employer, is it illegal for them to bank with us? - Do we need to terminate our relationship with them? Our policy only states for MRB's that we would allow tier 2 and 3. Technically it is an individual, not a business though. Are we allowed to keep them? I know there are SARs we may have to file for MRB's (limited/terminated, etc.). If we keep thee depositors, do we have to file a SAR every 90 days on the individuals as long as they are employed at the dispensary? We understand there is a certain risk having them. There is really no guidance from FinCEN regarding employees of MRB's, just MRB's themselves. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Reportable SAR Amounts

03/19/2023

When filing SARs, for the total amount of reported activity would you include both incoming and outgoing transactions when it's the same funds? Example: Customer received an unusual wire for $50,000 and withdrew the funds in a structured manner. Would the total amount reported be $50,000 or $100,000?

When to do CDD on loan app

03/12/2023

For loans that take months from application to closing, at what point would you recommend collecting updated Customer Due Diligence? My initial thought is that as long as the loan had not closed, we can rely on the information from the previous 90 days, but would want to verify/update after that period, and I am having difficulty finding guidance on specific timing.

Reasons to Refuse a Foreign Account

01/15/2023

We have a customer (existing, but the current business is unrelated to the business in question) that maintains a business based in the UAE and wants to open a deposit relationship in the U.S. The customer is willing to register the business in Texas as a foreign entity, using the UAE address. Our policy states we do not open accounts for foreign business. We are a small bank with small infrastructure. I have a suspicion that this deposit account will be used as a shell company. How can I inform management that I do not recommend opening the account for what I deem a high-risk entity? Is there something I can cite as support?

Beneficial Ownership on DBAs

08/28/2022

If an LLC is doing business under a trade name such as "ABC LLC dba John's Farm Supplies," what is needed for beneficial ownership? I know the ABC LLC is required to have beneficial ownership and control prong information, but what about the dba John's Farm Supplies, does it need anything separate?

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Stopping Preauthorized Payments

10/20/2024

We currently have outside counsel providing what I believe is inaccurate guidance. However, I'm struggling to find resources I can use to refute their regulatory interpretations. Specifically, this applies to a consumer's right to stop payment under 1005.10(c). Can you please advise how these requirements apply to: 1. Preauthorized transfers for loan payments (we are the lender/servicer) drawn on both external (we obtain debit authorization) and internal deposit accounts; and 2. Preauthorized bill payments both issued against the bank's/vendor's account and debited directly from the consumer's account. We hold the consumer's deposit account and offer the bill pay service.

'Member FDIC' in trust department ads

10/13/2024

Our bank has a trust department and they want to run an advertisement. Does "Member FDIC" need to be included in the ad? The ad will state something like, "We can help you with your Trust and Estate Planning."

Are All Private ATM Owners Equal

09/29/2024

I have read through several articles on private ATM owners and the enhanced due diligence on these; however, none seem to call out private ATM owners that do not have access to fill the ATM. Would these customers have the same expectations? Would it be necessary to tag these customers, obtain contracts/agreements and do yearly reviews of activity?

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