Bankers' Hotline, Volume 18, Number 2
February 22, 2008
Pandemic Outbreak a Danger for Financial Institutions: Lack of Preparedness a Real Concern
The FFIEC agencies issue guidance to address the unique challenges Pandemic planning presents to financial institutions.
Mortgage 'Rescue' Fraud Attacked by FTC
The FTC's recent efforts are aimed at preventing mortgage foreclosure "rescue" fraud through law enforcement and consumer outreach.
In The News
- Technology Allows Instantaneous, Personalized Cards
- Banks Can Now Brand Remote ATMs
- Consumers Would Pay Mortgages Over Cards
- Time to Learn a New Term: Man in the Browser
- Add Vishing to Your List of Worries
- New System Opens Flow Across Borders
- Banks Can Get $15 Million Insurance Policy
- CRA May Have Helped the Mortgage Situation
Statistics, Facts, & Such
Training Page
The Security Officer Considers Alarms: ATMs
As technology advances, and the types of alarms available become more sophisticated and efficient, the security professional needs to keep pace.
European Banks Ahead on Climate Initiatives
European banks rank highest in fighting the battle against global climate changes.
Phishing Abounds in the UK
US banks not hooked by phishing attacks as often as UK institutions.
From the editor's desk
Killing an Ant With a Sledge Hammer
Multiple state and federal authorities enforcing violations of laws and regulations can result in some misguided overkill.
War Stories
Questions & Answers
- Bank Liability for Endorsement Fraud
- CD: Requirements at Redemption
- CTR on Lottery Winnings
- Expiration of Government-Issued Checks
- RMD of Multiple IRAs
Other Bankers
- Executive Editor:
- Barbara Hurst
- Editor:
- P. Kevin Smith, CPP
- Contributing Editor:
- Genilee S. Parente
- Board of Advisors:
- John S. Burnett
Peter G. Djinis, Esq.
William Gearin
Lucy H. Griffin
Mary Beth Guard, Esq.
David McGuinn
Robert G. Rowe, III, Esq.
Barry Thompson
Dana Turner
Andy Zavoina