September, 2006
The hottest articles, best Threads, latest products, new faces,
and a look at some of the sponsors and advertisers who make it all possible!
A warm welcome to the companies who joined or renewed with BankersOnline.com or BOL Vendor Connect during the past month as advertisers or sponsors. These companies help make BOL possible. Click their links to learn about them!

CC Pace
Business and technology services consulting firm, now offering their online risk assessment toolkit.

Entrust
Provider of Zero Touch fraud detection solution, to assist with the FFIEC deadline.

eFunds
Originator of "Card in a box" program, an end–to-end prepaid solution, providing a way to enter the pre-paid market.

Global Vision Systems
Source of PATRIOT OFFICER, an AML/BSA solution, to assist meeting the requirements of the Patriot Act.

Innovative Systems
Source of enterprise customer information solutions, including enterprise data management to assist with fraud and regulatory compliance.

John M. Floyd & Associates
Offers a comprehensive line of programs, support and consulting services on loan optimization, lending, new fee income, call center programs, expense control, operational effectiveness, profit planning, salary administration, sales and service programs.

RiskWatch
Provider of enterprise security risk analysis and compliance software allowing financial institutions to perform risk based assessments.

New Moderators Welcomed!
The bankers and banking experts who generously contribute their time to the message boards on BankersOnline.com and BankingQuestions.com are essential to the success of both sites. They keep the action going and help address the needs of users. We welcome and salute our newest moderators. You know them by their user names on Threads. Newbie Nook moderators: Jennifer, Devil Queen and Lestie G. Need to Remain Anonymous moderators: Pizza Queen, Truffle Royale and Magic City. BankingQuestions.com moderators: OnTheEdge, KAT, Pale Rider, and thomasj -- joined by Bonnie M, JacFSB and SoccerMomQueen who also served as moderators of the former Ask a Banker forum on BOL. Many thanks to all of you!
A new tool was added to the Banker Tools section during August.

The FFIEC BSA/AML Examination Manual contains a section on High Risk Jurisdictions. This includes a bullet list of types of high-risk jurisdictions. Each list item has a footnote, and the footnote includes a web link. BOL Guru Ken Golliher suggested we provide a document that put the links up in the list, so users don't have to click first to the footnote, then to the resource page that the footnote links to. We thought that was a great idea and have done this. AML High-Risk Jurisdictions Links

Many other BSA/AML tools are also on this dedicated page and on the Banker Tools page.

We're continually adding to the offerings in the BOL Banker Store product line. Here are new and updated Policy templates we've added during the month.

Corporate Governance Policy

Loan Grading and Review Policy

Overdraft Policy Template

Information Systems Security Policy

Here are links to the most popular articles accessed by you and referred to colleagues during the past month.
The 632,000 messages currently on Bankers' Threads contain an amazing mix of wisdom, humor, and practical information. Over the last few weeks, we've tightened the board down further, requiring registration in virtually every area. Plus, we added two new forums: Newbie Nook, for those who are either new to banking or new to a particular set of duties; and Need to Remain Anonymous, for posting and discussion of sensitive topics. Below you'll find links to last month's most popular threads.
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September 12 Using OCC APR Software
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September 19 Opening Traditional IRAs: Accepting Contributions, Rollovers and Transfers
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September 20 Last Minute Guide to Multi-Factor Authentication
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September 27 IRS Information Reporting for Financial Institutions
Presented By: Laura Wilson
September 29 Revised BSA/AML Examination Procedures: Preparing for Your Next Examination
Presented By: Ken Golliher
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