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2010 FiSCA Convention. October 2, 2010. Best Practices for Developing and Maintaining Bank Relations Terry Keenan, Senior Vice President and Kathy Dotto, First Vice President. Introduction. Financial requirements for opening a new account BSA/AML requirements for opening a new account
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2010 FiSCA Convention October 2, 2010
Best Practices for Developing and Maintaining Bank Relations Terry Keenan, Senior Vice President and Kathy Dotto, First Vice President
Introduction • Financial requirements for opening a new account • BSA/AML requirements for opening a new account • Requirements for maintaining an existing account • Enhanced due diligence and reporting suspicious activity • Helpful hints • Questions
Initial Account Opening • Submit the following personal data documents for each principal owner: • Personal financial statement, including liquid asset verifications (bank statements, brokerage statements, stock certificates, etc.) • 3 years personal tax returns • Signed IRS Form #4506-T • Credit bureau report • Background check • Bio/Resume • Contact list of 3 personal/professional references
Initial Account Opening • Submit the following store documents: • 2 years complete annual reports submitted to State DFPR or applicable governing body • Most current interim financial statement • Articles of incorporation or operating agreement • Good standing certificate • Third party verifications • Copy of purchase contract (if applicable) • Copy of new store application submitted to DFPR or governing body (if applicable)
Initial Account Opening • Submit the following store contracts and information: • Lease or title policy for building • Surety bond • Blanket bond • Money transfer contract • Armored car contract • Contact information for accountant, attorney, and current bank • Completion of Customer Identification Program (CIP) verification form
Initial Account Opening • Submit the following store account documents: • Account bank statements for past 3 months • Account analysis statements for past 12 months • Cash order reports for past 3 months • Cash order projections for 1 year with assumptions • Most recent money order float report • Large and commercial check logs for most recent full month
Initial Account Opening – BSA/AML • Submit the following documents: • Regulatory compliance manual • Written operating procedures • Identification in accordance with Customer Identification Program (CIP) (Name, Address, DOB, SSN, 2 forms of ID) • FinCEN MSB registration confirmation • License confirmation from State DFPR or applicable governing body
Initial Account Opening – BSA/AML • Adequate BSA/AML Compliance Program including: • Internal controls • Designated compliance officer • Independent testing (cannot be same person as compliance officer) • Training • Confirmation of money transfer agent status (Western Union / Moneygram) • On-site visit for new stores or as necessary for existing stores
Annual and Ongoing Review • Annual report ending 12/31 • Quarterly interim financial statements • Current personal financial statement for each owner • Income tax return verification form 4506-T for each owner • License renewal certificate • FinCEN MSB registration confirmation • Evidence of valid surety bond insurance coverage • Examination reports • Internal Revenue Service Title 31 exam • DFPR annual exam • Periodic submission of money order float reports, daily balance sheets, etc.
Account Opening And Closing • An account cannot be opened if the owner does not provide all required documentation, including an adequate compliance program. • If the compliance program is not adequate, the BSA/AML Department calls to discuss, and the MSB is required to complete a compliance program questionnaire • All owners and entities are run through the OFAC list. • The Bank has recently started asking for Title 31 audit results. • The relationship may be terminated if it poses too much BSA risk.
Enhanced Due Diligence and Monitoring
Enhanced Due Diligence • Most Important Key – Know MSB Customers • Assess the risk of the MSB: • How long has the MSB been in business? • Is the MSB an agent of a well known MSB? • Have SARs been filed on the MSB or their customers? • Have any subpoenas been received related to the MSB? • Does the MSB have a good compliance program?
Monitoring the MSB • Customer Due Diligence • Review cash • Review wires • Review money orders • Review large checks deposited • Enhanced Due Diligence • Conduct analysis of all services provided • Conduct detailed on-site visit
Additional Collateral • The following trends and factors may indicate increased risk and/or exposure to the Bank: • Declining revenue, profit, or cash flow • Increasing check losses • Increasing debt or decreasing cash position • Increasing account overdraft trends in amount of frequency • Recent management changes
Additional Collateral • When these changes are observed: • The internal relationship risk rating is updated to reflect the changes. • Daily and monthly monitoring are increased to ensure further deterioration is quickly determined and appropriately addressed. • Additional collateral is required. • CD account • Stock/brokerage account • Mortgage lien on real estate property
Reporting Suspicious Activity
Reporting Suspicious Activity • Bank has knowledge so they are required to file SARs on transactions conducted by MSB’s customers • Reminder – first paragraph should tell good information about why filing SAR • Keep CONFIDENTIAL – never discuss with customer
Helpful Hints • Listen to your bank if they are calling you about your customers’ activity • Correct your IRS exam findings • Comply with the examiners • Focus more attention on monitoring and reporting suspicious activity • Ensure CTRs are filed timely and using the correct form • Verify FinCEN registration is filed before expiration and using the correct form • Verify your compliance program contains correct information • Maintain detailed customer files • Enhance due diligence on your customers to identify potential risks of losses • Absentee ownership does not work