American Bar Association (ABA) – 2024 Business Law Spring Meeting
Monika McCarthy moderated a panel at the American Bar Association Business Law Spring Meeting in Orlando on April 5, 2024 about how to Do More With Less: Exploring Alternative Outside Counsel Engagement and Fee Arrangements.
Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) – 2024 Residential Mortgage Lending School
Heidi Wier taught at the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) Residential Mortgage Lending School on March 25-28, 2024 at the Wisconsin Bankers Association Office in Madison. The program equipped attendees with essential knowledge and skills for success in the competitive field of residential mortgage lending, covering topics such as finance basics, compliance regulations, product knowledge, sales skills, and networking opportunities through collaborative case study work.
Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) – 2024 Loan and Real Estate Compliance School
Heidi Wier and Jim Treacy taught at the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) Loan Compliance School on March 11-15. The 2024 WBA Loan Compliance School, which incorporated the Real Estate Compliance School, was held in person at the Wisconsin Bankers Association office in Madison. This school offered a comprehensive overview of lending regulations, including federal and Wisconsin state laws, covering topics such as ECOA, Fair Housing, UDAAP, and more, and was recommended for compliance officers, loan officers, legal counsel, and other banking professionals.
FCRA Fundamentals – Permissible Purpose and Use of Consumer Reports
Tracey Levandoski authored an article for the March/April 2024 issue of ABA Risk and Compliance on the topic of Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which outlines the rules a bank must follow for obtaining and using consumer reports and provides tips for effective FCRA compliance management.
CrossCheck Compliance LLC Strategic Alliance with Gate House Compliance
CrossCheck Compliance LLC proudly announces a strategic alliance with Gate House Compliance, led by former HUD deputy secretary Brian Montgomery, civil rights attorney Paul Hancock of K&L Gates, and Michael Waldron, founder and partner of Compliability Solutions LLC. More details can be found in the BusinessWire press release, and in articles by HousingWire and National […]
Utah Banker Magazine – Meeting the Credit Needs of the Community Through Special Purpose Credit Programs
In 2023 Issue 4 of Utah Banker, CrossCheck Compliance LLC Manager Keenan Neal authored an article titled Meeting the Credit Needs of the Community Through Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCP). Homeownership is crucial for building wealth and achieving upward mobility; implementing slight adjustments to underwriting criteria or down-payment assistance programs could facilitate increased homeownership, strengthen your institution’s fair lending compliance management program, and meet community credit needs. See this article to learn more on the topic of establishing an impactful SPCP.
Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) – Consumer Loan Servicing Symposium – 2024 Fundamental and Emerging Risk Issues CLE
On January 30th, 2024 Monika McCarthy participated in a webcast hosted by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) on the topic of Debt Collection & Loan Servicing – Fundamental and Emerging Issues. Topics included key regulations such as the FCRA, FDCPA, TCPA, Arbitration issues, RESPA, and fair servicing; with Monika speaking about fair servicing risks and best practices. The program was geared to both newcomers and seasoned professionals with practices in debt collection, loan servicing, compliance, and related fields.
Tri State League of Financial Institutions – 2023 Fair Lending Webinar
On December 14th, 2023 Ryan Addabbo presented a webinar hosted by the Tri State League of Financial Institutions on the topic of Emerging Issues in Fair Lending.
Chicagoland Compliance Association (CCA) – 2023 HMDA Update: Common Issues, Challenges and Best Practices Webinar
On December 15th, 2023 Heidi Wier participated in a webinar hosted by the Chicagoland Compliance Association (CCA). Common HMDA reporting errors and challenges were discussed, as well as HMDA data integrity tips, transaction testing standards and tolerances, recent enforcement actions, and best practices to consider.
Implementing an Effective Internal Audit Function
Is internal audit top of mind in your institution? A well established audit function should provide management and key stakeholders with ongoing assurance of the effectiveness of the company’s control environment and risk management processes. Learn how to establish an independent, effective internal audit function that promotes good corporate governance in Heidi Wier and Sara […]
Utah Bankers Association (UBA) – 2023 Fall Compliance Conference
On November 1st, 2023 Monika McCarthy spoke at the Utah Bankers Association’s Fall Compliance Conference on Fair Lending and Redlining Developments impacting banks.
Tri-State League of Financial Institutions – 2023 Flood Training
On October 27th, 2023, Sara McGinnis, CRCM, CAMS, CAFP conducted a training on flood insurance compliance for the Tri-State League of Financial Institutions. Other resources on flood insurance include an article authored by Sara on this topic, published in ABA Bank Compliance, and the ABA’s Reference Guide to Flood Compliance, First Edition.
Chicagoland Compliance Association (CCA) – 2023 Annual Conference
On October 5th, Liza Warner, Partner at CrossCheck Compliance LLC, and Karen Cullen, Senior VPs at Landmark Credit Union, lead a session at the 2023 Chicagoland Compliance Association Annual Conference. They covered key considerations for conducting compliance related investigations, analyzing complaints for further investigation, and monitoring social media for compliance issues.
Central Florida Compliance Association (CFCA) – 2023 Annual Conference
Ryan Addabbo presented at the Central Florida Compliance Association’s 2023 Annual Conference on October 19, 2024 on the topic of Social Learning and the Department of Justice – lessons learned from recent fair lending enforcement actions. The presentation explored trends in recent DOJ fair lending actions, helping attendees compare their institution to the identified risk factors in these recent actions, and explain how consent orders help to identify fair lending risk.
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) – 2023 Using Data Analysis as Part of a Strong Fair Lending Compliance Program Webinar
On October 24th, 2023 Heidi Wier and Ryan Addabbo participated in an MBA Education webinar titled Using Data Analysis as Part of a Strong Fair Lending Compliance Program. Other panelists were industry experts Tony Villarreal from Nations Lending, and Fedor Kamensky and Brian Serafin from Weiner Brodsky Kider PC. Accurate and consistent risk reporting helps board and senior management make informed decisions and mitigate risk. View the webinar recording to learn how data analysis helps to assess fair lending risk in various areas including underwriting, pricing, service levels, steering, redlining, and marketing.
Central Florida Compliance Association (CFCA) – 2023 Annual Conference
Wendy McMillan spoke at the Central Florida Compliance Association Annual Conference on October 20th, 2023 on the topic of High-Risk Customer Reviews. Customer risk-rating models are one of the primary tools available to financial institutions to detect money laundering. Wendy discussed regulatory expectations and best practices to consider when conducting high-risk customer reviews.
ABA 33rd Edition of the Reference Guide to Regulatory Compliance
The CrossCheck Compliance team was honored once again to collaborate with the ABA in authoring the 33rd edition of the Reference Guide to Regulatory Compliance. This Guide is updated annually and is the ideal resource for compliance managers, department staff, product managers, retail branch banking managers and anyone who is preparing to take the Certified […]
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) – 2023 Compliance and Risk Management Conference
On September 10, 2023 Monika McCarthy co-moderated a panel on the topic of Fair Lending. Monika and Feder Kamensky, Partner at Weiner Brodsky Kider PC, discussed serving Limited English Proficiency (LEP) consumers and the when, what, and hows of disclosures, translation requirements, charging LEP borrowers for translation, and much more.
American Bar Association (ABA) – 2023 Business Law Section Fall Meeting
On September 8, 2023 Monika McCarthy moderated a panel – See Her, Hear Her: Historical Evolution, Advocacy, and the Path Ahead. This panel discussed the history of women in the legal profession, highlighted the importance of advocacy and activism for advancing the rights and opportunities of women in the field, and explored the future of the legal profession and the role women would play in shaping it. The other panelists included Danielle Hall, Litigation Associate at Bilzin Sumberg, Valerie L. Hletko, Partner at Covington, Lynette Hotchkiss, Partner at McGlinchey Stafford, and Jonice Gray Tucker, Partner at Paul Hastings.
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) – 2023 Compliance and Risk Management Conference
On Monday, September 11th, Mike Forester spoke on a panel on the topic of mortgage fraud – Fraud Prevention Track: Strategies for Detecting and Preventing Fraud Panel. Through case studies and examples from real fraud reviews, industry practitioners recommended strategies to better detect, prevent, and manage suspicious activities. Attendees received tips on how to use QC and LOS reports to monitor fraud. They learned about emerging fraud risks and gained insight into meeting the expectations of federal and state regulators on fraud prevention practices, including SARs and self-reporting.
