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Supporting the Upcoming Changes on the NCUA Call Report Sweeping changes no, ready to go yes Over the course of the last few days there have been multiple press releases regarding the upcoming changes to the 5300 Call Report.   Headlines such as “Sweeping Changes” are grabbing the attention of our clients and we have received […]

Regulation B – Adverse Action Notices

The CFPB’s republishing of Regulation B resulted in a required change for Federal Credit Unions.  By January 1, 2013, FCU’s will need to change their Adverse Action Notices to include the addresses of the following Federal Agencies: FCUs under $10 billion in assets National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Consumer Protection (OCP), Division of […]

Your Guide to a Successful ACH Audit

Audit season is upon us and what is more frustrating than getting the check list from your auditor of items needed and not knowing where to start?  Well look no further! AuditLink has created a document designed to help you pass your ACH audit with flying colors.  The document follows each of the audit requirements […]

Assessing Transaction Risk Related to Overdraft Fees and Posting Methodology

In recent months I have had a number of calls related to the class action lawsuits been filed in a number of states relative to perceived “non-consumer-friendly” transaction posting practices causing excessive overdraft fees.   As the press has exposed, both banks and credit unions are either settling these types of suits or losing them altogether.  What […]

New IRS Rule to Require That Dividends to Non-US Citizens Be Reported

Beginning in January 2013, the IRS will require that dividends to non-US citizens be reported by credit unions in an effort to reduce tax evasion.  To assist our credit unions in complying with this regulation, I recommend that they: Create a savings account that does not pay dividends and freezes the regular share account from deposits […]

Proposed NCUA Interest Rate Risk Policy and Program

Overview The NCUA is proposing a new requirement that certain federally insured credit unions must have a written policy for interest rate risk management as part of their asset liability management responsibilities.  This rule will take effect on September 30, 2012. What are the penalties for non-compliance? The NCUA will use compliance with this rule […]

Sample It’s Me 247 Risk Assessments in Response to FFIEC

 On Thursday, December 15, 2011, at 1:30 pm ET, CU*Answers will be hosting Part 2 of a webinar series intended to address guidelines of the FFIEC’s Supplement to Authentication. During this session Jim Vilker and Patrick Sickels will discuss the importance of performing a risk assessment on how your credit union uses It’s Me 247, along […]