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Vol. 15, No. 2
This issue went to press on April 8, 2005.

Table of Contents

MSB Accounts: "We Used To Have Them, But Not Any More..."
Financial institution risk assessments are making it impossible for MSBs to obtain the banking services needed in order to function.

Patriot Act News - Again
The FBI and DOJ have asked Congress to renew every expiring Patriot Act provision, and also to expand the FBI's subpoena powers

Keeping Track of ATMs
New tracking device is designed to aid in capturing ATM thieves.

In The News Statistics, Facts, & Such

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

In Part VII of Dana Turner's continuing series, he explores the relationships shared with five well recognized, industry- standard priorities of the Security Department.

MICR Printers for Retail Use
Retail, restaurant and securities industries are now being offered the same types of MICR laser printers used by banks.

Helping People Build New Homes
Lenders are concentrating their efforts on home buyers who are building their homes.

From the editor's desk…Needed: One Crystal Ball
by Barbara Hurst



War Stories Questions & Answers What Do Other Bankers Do?