IBA introduces Two-day Branch Manager Seminar
The Two-day Branch Manager Seminar hosted by the Iowa Bankers Association will take place Oct. 15-16 at the Sheraton Hotel in West Des Moines. This new two-day seminar is designed for branch managers who desire to improve their banking and management skills as they learn and adjust to new and expanded responsibilities.
Get more details or register on the IBA Web site by clicking here. Registration materials are also available in this week’s edition of Extras. Direct questions to the IBA’s Ann Winkel at (800) 532-1423.
Two-day Real Estate Lending Seminar
The Two-Day Real Estate Lending Seminar will provide comprehensive coverage of the real estate lending requirements of each regulation, along with the policy suggestions, employee training tips, audit techniques and steps to eliminate past problems. Emphasis is placed on coverage and exemption rules, determining which disclosures are required and the content of the required disclosures. This year’s revisions to the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act and FACT Act will also be addressed.
The seminar will be offered Oct. 20-21 in Johnston and Oct. 22-23 in Cedar Rapids. The program is approved for 12 hours of CRCM credit.
Click here to register online or refer to this week’s edition of Extras. Direct questions to the IBA’s Pam Peterson at (800) 532-1423.
Seminar offers preparation for the Iowa Credit Life and Disability Licensing Exam
The Iowa Bankers Association is pleased to offer the 2008 Credit Life & Disability Study Workshop to help attendees preparing for the Iowa Credit Life and Disability Licensing Examination. The course is specifically designed for the State of Iowa, and the material parallels the state insurance examination outline.
The Workshop will be offered Oct. 2 in Storm Lake and Dec. 4 in Johnston. Click here to register online or refer to this week’s edition of Extras. Advance study materials will be sent upon receipt of registration. Direct questions to the IBA’s Patricia Fortune at (800) 532-1423, ext. 4315.
Upcoming Webinar Series
Suspicious Activity & Currency Transaction Reporting
Part 1 — Suspicious Activity Reporting: How, When, Why
September 23 • 1:30 – 3:30 p.m
This webinar focuses on one of your bank’s most difficult compliance responsibilities and fills a legally-required training responsibility. Highlights of the webinar include:
- What is suspicious activity?
- Treasury and regulatory agency requirements;
- Filing triggers;
- Identifying and retaining supporting documentation;
- Describing the criminal activity;
- The “safe harbor” provisions;
- Developing a SAR filing policy and procedures and more.
Note: This is a technical presentation, not basic training on recognizing suspicious activity.
Part 2 — Currency Transaction Reporting: Completing the Form
September 25 • 1:30 – 3:30 p.m
Reporting large currency transactions, filing Form 104, is a routine but critical compliance responsibility. This webinar explains the form’s purpose and its value to law enforcement. It focuses on how to fill out the form in both paper and electronic format. The bulk of the presentation addresses practical issues, identifying key “pulse points” with samples of properly completed forms for routine transactions. Recent developments, such as the revised reporting method for sole proprietorships, are addressed. Highlights include: when a CTR is required; aggregation rules; cashing payroll checks; identification requirements; currency exchanges and more.
In the Future
Deposit Account Administration Seminar
October 28 — Storm Lake
October 29 — West Des Moines
October 30 — Cedar Rapids
Don’t Forget
Combating Fraud Frontline Series
September 16 — Johnston
September 17 — Ottumwa
September 29 — Carroll
September 30 — Storm Lake
October 7 — Mason City
October 8 — Cedar Falls
October 9 — Coralville
October 30 — Council Bluffs
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