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Vol. 14, No. 11
This issue went to press on January 18, 2005.

Table of Contents

No SAR on OFAC Hits: FinCEN Director Keeps Promise to Bankers
Bill Fox makes good on his promise to review a controversial policy that had been the cause of considerable consternation to bankers.

OCC: Disclosures Have Too Much Information
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Julie Williams challenges Congress, consumer advocates, regulators and bankers to take a fresh approach to the way information is provided to consumers.

USA Patriot Act Creates Confusion in the Safe Deposit Area
by David P. McGuinn, President, Safe Deposit Specialists

The safe deposit departments of many financial institutions nationwide are still not in compliance with the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001.

Statistics, Facts, & Such

Training Page:
The Security Officer's Role,
Part IV
  by Dana Turner

Dana Turner's continuing series of training pages explores the financial institution's Security Program

Wireless Wallets
U.S. Bank joined forces with Boston Communications Group to offer a new service at their ATMs.

Sending Money Across Borders
Two recent developments with financial services firms have created easier ways for people to send money to family and friends across borders as well as within U.S. borders.

In The News From the editor's desk…Thank You by Barbara Hurst
Bankers' Hotline thanks you - the reader - for 15 years of continued support.

ADA May Require Alterations on ATMs in 2005
The Department of Justice (DOJ) proposed a revision of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations that could mean future changes for the visually impaired at ATMs.

War Stories Questions & Answers What Do Other Bankers Do?
Celebrating Christmas: The following articles show some of the ways that financial institutions helped out their communities during the recent holiday season. Top