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Bankers' Hotline, Volume 26, Number 2

February 22, 2016

Tax Fraud IS Your Problem

by Teri Wesley

Your financial institution must have effective monitoring controls in place to help mitigate tax fraud.

Proposed Changes to CTRs

by Teri Wesley

FinCEN is proposing revisions to streamline the reporting of CTRs. Comments are welcome!

In The News

Statistics, Facts, & Such

Tech Update
Identitytheft.gov Simplifies Reporting

Training Page
Acceptance Test Reduces Risk

by P. Kevin Smith, CPP

A recent case highlights the importance of commissioning a newly installed security system, as well as the importance of periodic inspections.

Direct Deposit Refunds: Spread the Word

The U.S. Treasury wants your help promoting the value of directly deposited tax refunds.

New Rules Proposed for Small Banks

Two new rulemaking proposals directly impact small banks.

Focus on Fraud

From the editor's desk
Fraud is Up. Who's to Blame?

by P. Kevin Smith, CPP

A recent survey highlighting a significant spike in fraud losses has sparked debate over who is responsible for the spike in fraudulent activity.

War Stories

Questions & Answers

Other Bankers

Editor:
P. Kevin Smith, CPP
Contributing Editor:
Teri Wesley
Executive Editor:
Barbara Hurst
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
Andy Zavoina

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