A Framework for OFAC Compliance

On May 2, the Office of Foreign Assets Control published A Framework for OFAC Compliance Commitments. The Framework includes an expected Sanctions Compliance Program (SCP) that institutions should consider when developing their own risk-based OFAC compliance program. There is no “one size fits all” SCP for institutions, and each institution should establish a risk-based program based on the institution’s size … Read More

April’s Regulatory Recap

April’s Regulatory Recap is now available.  It includes the legislative update for Washington and Oregon, along with a recap of proposed and final rules from D.C.  Let us know if you have any questions, or if we can help in any way. Law-Related Services Disclaimer.  Please be advised, CSG provides financial services compliance audit and consulting services to our clients.  … Read More

March’s Regulatory Recap

March’s Regulatory Recap is now available here. It includes legislative updates regarding new proposed and final rules for March 2019, as well as Washington and Oregon state updates. So, grab a cup of coffee, tell the boss you will be busy for the next 10 minutes, and enjoy… Let us know if you have any questions. Law-Related Services Disclaimer.  Please … Read More

February Regulatory Recap

February’s Regulatory Recap is now available.  Check it out here. If you have questions, please contact us. The compliance professionals at CSG are not attorneys and, therefore, the services we provide should not be considered a legal opinion or other legal analysis pertaining to the information covered. We urge you to consult with your legal advisor before revising products or … Read More

January’s Regulatory Recap

January’s Regulatory Recap is available here.  It includes information on HMDA, penalty adjustments, and Washington & Oregon legislative sessions.  If you have any questions, please let us know.  If you want the Recaps emailed to you, please complete the Contact Us information below.   Law-Related Services Disclaimer.  Please be advised, CSG provides financial services compliance audit and consulting services to … Read More

August 2018 Regulatory Recap

August’s Regulatory Recap is available here, and contains almost everything you need to know about what happened during the month.  It includes the changes to Regulation Z thresholds, the “new” Privacy rules under Regulation P, proposed regulations, and links to resources to make life just that much easier.  If you have any questions, please contact us.

February Regulatory Recap

February’s Recap is now available here.  It contains the change to the Prepaid Rule effective date, resources for financial institutions, a summary of interesting news of the month, and updates on Washington and Oregon’s legislative activity. Please contact us if you have questions. Blog posts generally contain only a summary of any requirements, and do not represent all potential impact … Read More

DCU Bulletin B-18-01 Exam Focus for 2018

On January 8, 2018, the DCU released bulletin B-18-01 highlighting its examination focus areas for 2018 to help credit unions prepare for their examinations.  The Bulletin is reproduced below, but the original should be referred to for additional references: Examination Focus for 2018 This Bulletin establishes the Division of Credit Unions’ (Division’s) examination focus areas for 2018 and will help … Read More

Virtual & Hybrid Membership Meetings B-17-17 & I-17-04

On January 4, 2018 the DCU released (revised) Bulletin B-17-17 and Revised Interpretive Letter I-17-04, regarding virtual and hybrid annual or special membership meetings.  The Bulletin and Interpretive Letter were originally released on November 20, 2017, and then immediately pulled from the DCU’s website.  The new releases amend the information regarding these types of meetings, and should be referred to. … Read More