On June 30, 2016, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYS DFS”) issued the final version Rule 504, “Banking Division Transaction Monitoring and Filtering Program Requirements and Certifications.” The Rule takes effect on January 1, 2017, with the first reporting date of April 15, 2018. In a sense, the Rule follows upon the […]
Setting Expectations for An Independent Review
It’s that time of year, scheduling the independent review. You call your provider, discuss available dates for the onsite visit and request the proposal of a new provider or if your provider is returning, the engagement letter. The proposal or engagement letter will outline the who, why, what, when, and where, much like we see […]
Regulation 504 and The Evolving Compliance Landscape
On June 30, 2016, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYS DFS”) issued the final version Rule 504, “Banking Division Transaction Monitoring and Filtering Program Requirements and Certifications.” The Rule takes effect on January 1, 2017, with the first reporting date of April 15, 2018. In a sense, the Rule follows upon the […]
Independent Verification and Validation: the Definition, the Origin and Why You Should be Doing One
Introduction Independent verification and validation, IVV, model validation, validation or; as Shakespeare might say, a validation by any other name is still a validation. Regardless of the name it has evolved and been redefined over time. This article will cover the origin, OCC guidance, regulatory pressure, IVV methodology, reporting, independence, and vendor due diligence in […]
AML Model Validations: What You and Your Peers Are Doing, Not Doing, and Should Be Doing
In order to stay compliant with today’s financial standards, most banks utilize some type of anti-money laundering (AML) program, which includes software. These programs follow BSA, OFAC, CDD/KYC, and FinCEN 314(a) guidelines to make sure banks are following AML compliance laws on a daily basis. It’s necessary to review the software and governance program involved […]