Secretary Bryan A. Schneider, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, testifies before the House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
MSB BSA/AML Self-Assessment Tool The Bank Secrecy Act and related federal and state law requirements (“BSA/AML”) are a crucial component of money services businesses (“MSB” or “MSBs”) operations. As a first line of defense for financial crimes, MSBs play an important role in minimizing fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. BSA/AML compliance has become increasingly complex, leading
A CURRENT REVIEW OF APPRAISER SHORTAGES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES & APPRAISAL STANDARDS State and federal bank regulatory agencies continue to evaluate the perceived shortage of state certified and licensed appraisers in certain areas across the country. Various industry stakeholders consistently note that appraiser shortages impact the timeliness of appraisals – extending rate locks, impeding credit availability and delaying closings for