A bipartisan bill called the Seasoned Customer Currency Transaction Reporting Exemption Act of 2006 being considered by Congress holds hope for some promised regulatory relief.
IRS & FMS Introducing New Bank Account Verification Process
The Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) introduces new bank account verification procedures.
Check FAX Ads
The FCC implemented changes to fax advertising rules effective August 1st.
In The News
- Banks Using Web to Attract Small Business
- Financial Institutions Well Prepared for Crisis
- Small Businesses Not Prepared
- People Don't Know Their Scores
- New Methods for Authentication Used
- Put That Chip in…Me?
- Developments in m-Payments
- Talking to Customer Service via Web Site
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Forgery & Altered Documents…Part I
by Dana Turner
Most forgeries can't withstand a careful examination - and forgers hope that their "work" is good enough to pass a casual inspection.
Online Account Opening
One financial institution takes its free checking account nationwide.
Pay-By-Phone
Paying for purchases by phone is making its way to the U.S.
From the editor's desk…I Should Have Practiced What I Preached
Many of us have gone through moving or downsizing during our career and find ourselves faced with the problem of accumulating so many necessary files.
News From FDIC: Free Seminars
Free telephone seminars for bankers are available to review the recent changes in federal deposit insurance.
War Stories Questions & Answers
- Protecting Your Institution from Scams
- Right of Offset on Personal Accounts
- Waiving CD Withdrawal Penalty
- BSA Audit Guidelines
- Custodial Relationship on UTMA Account
- Second POA Presented
- Bankers Trade Calculators for Hammers
- Take-off on "Desperate Housewives" Pays Off
- Free US Open Tickets
- Recommitting with a New Name
- Helping Grad Students
- Double Cash Back
