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Common violations may surprise you
04/07/2024
What are some of the more common violations examiners find today?
Bank Completed Corporate Resolutions Risks
03/31/2024
What are the pro's and con's of New Accounts completing various Resolutions when opening business accounts? I was advised by legal, that if we use ione, it needs to be board approved and we better know how to complete them accurately. If they are this binding or legal of a document, is it best to not use them? Our system generated resolutions are complicated and we are not completing them consistently.
Responding to Exam
03/31/2024
Our bank received an MRA (Matter Requiring Attention) to establish a testing/audit program due to a vacancy in the internal audit position for some time. We've engaged an external audit firm to perform the audit function starting this year. This firm was already engaged prior to our examination. I've never assisted with a response to an MRA and am wondering what format and information should be provided. Can you please share any key components or advice with me on this topic?
Deceased Joint Accountholder Process
03/24/2024
Is this correct? Surviving joint account owner(s) can continue to use a deposit account as normal. The decedent will need to be removed from any deposit account they are an owner of. We thought the account had to be closed and another one opened but I'm hearing conflicting opinions.
Military lending and major problems
03/24/2024
What’s the most severe penalty for a military lending violation you’ve seen?