NU 2025 Conference Test: A Deep Dive into Bank Secrecy

Thursday, June 19, 2025

A Deep Dive into Bank Secrecy

Lindsey Becker, CRCM, Financial Institutions Group, Doeren

Join this informative session as Doeren Mayhew's Lindsey Becker takes a deep dive into all things Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/anti-money laundering (AML). We'll explore the five pillars of a successful BSA/AML compliance program, the benefits of having a BSA/AML software data validation review done,  SAR filings and much more. Walk away with a clear understanding of BSA/AML and best practices to bring back to your credit union.

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A few of the responsibilities of the Board of Directors is to appoint a BSA Officer and approve the BSA risk assessment.

BSA independent testing should be performed every three years.

Section 314 (a): Information sharing between law enforcement and financial institutions is a required practice and not optional.

Compliance with OFAC sanctions means credit unions must monitor, block, and report financial transactions linked to individuals or entities subject to these sanctions.

ATM jackpotting can be argued as a form of robbery; no SAR required if reported correctly.

The federal government regulates marijuana related businesses and not individual states.