The NCUA issued a YouTube video series on helping credit union’s make their board meetings as effective as possible. The series is divided into four parts and includes a quiz at the end that when passed includes a Certificate of Completion.

https://www.ncua.gov/newsroom/Pages/news-2017-april-board-videos.aspx

The FATF updated its list of jurisdictions with strategic AML/CFT deficiencies. Two documents were released, “FATF Public Statement” and “Improving Global AML/CFT Compliance: on-going process.” The “FATF Public Statement” includes jurisdictions subject to EDD or countermeasures. “Improving Global AML/CFT Compliance: on-going process” includes jurisdictions identified by the FATF to have AML/CFT deficiencies.

https://www.fincen.gov/resources/advisories/fincen-advisory-fin-2017-a002

FDIC issued the list of banks that it recently examined for compliance with the CRA. The list and ratings can be found on the FDIC’s website.

https://www.fdic.gov/news/news/press/2017/

The FRB is accepting applications for membership on the Community Advisory Council, which advises the Board on issues affecting consumers and communities. Members meet semi-annually to discuss financial services needs of communities, particularly low and moderate-income individuals and areas. Information on submitting application can be found on the FRB’s website. Appointments will be announced in the fall of 2017.

https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/other20170404a.htm

The OCC will host a Risk Governance Workshop and Credit Risk Workshop in Des Moines, IA for directors of national community banks and federal savings associations supervised by the OCC. The Credit Risk Workshop will discuss credit risk within the loan portfolio and the role of board and management. The Risk Governance Workshop focuses on the OCC’s approach to risk-based supervision and major risks in the financial industry. The cost is $99 and limited to the first 35 registrants. Registration is available online or by calling 240.485.1700.

https://www.occ.gov/news-issuances/news-releases/2017/nr-occ-2017-40.html

The OCC released the performance evaluations of 31 institutions that became public during the month of March. Three are rated outstanding and 28 are rated satisfactory. There were no evaluations rated needs to improve or substantial noncompliance.

https://www.occ.gov/news-issuances/news-releases/2017/nr-occ-2017-39.html

The agencies jointly released supplemental instructions for completing the 2017 CALL Reports. Institutions must file its March 31 report by electronically submitting to the CDR.

https://www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2017/fil17014.html

The FDIC is highlighting the available resources to help people of all ages improve their financial knowledge and skills. The resources are free and available on the FDIC’s website.

https://www.fdic.gov/news/news/press/2017/pr17027.html

FinCEN released the comments received in response to the update and revision of the SAR.

https://www.fincen.gov/resources/statutes-regulations/federal-register-notices/comments-received-response-update-and

The CFPB released its annual report addressing the consumer complaints received in 2016 and the CFPB’s response.

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/data-research/research-reports/2016-consumer-response-annual-report/