BSAAML Update Peter Fitzgerald Principal Deloitte Touche LLP
BSA/AML Update Peter Fitzgerald Principal Deloitte & Touche LLP Copyright © 2007 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved.
Evolving Regulatory Approach • Risk-based supervisory approach • Establish a “culture of compliance” – Set tone at the top • Top management is ultimately responsible for compliance – Business is responsible for day-to-day compliance – Compliance management plays a key role in corporate governance, monitoring and advisory functions Copyright © 2007 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved.
Evolving Regulatory Approach (cont. ) • Greater reliance on institution’s own monitoring • Focus on systems, procedures and controls • Compliance with “letter and spirit” of the law • Enforcement actions are mainly being driven by failure of institutions to adequately design and/or implement their BSA/AML programs, e. g. , – – Failure to effectively file SARs Insufficient resources/oversight Inadequate testing Missing the risks Copyright © 2007 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved.
Evolving Regulatory Approach (cont. ) “A culture of compliance should establish – from the top of the organization – the proper ethical tone that will govern the conduct of business. In many instances, senior management must move from thinking about compliance as a cost center to considering the benefits of compliance in protecting against legal and reputational risks that can have an impact on the bottom line. ” “Examiners expect to find certain core principles of risk management including, top level involvement, clear responsibilities at each level of management, independence of risk controls, strong welldeveloped systems and effective monitoring and reporting. ” Former Governor Susan Schmidt Bies, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Mary Ann Gadziala, Associate Director, OCIE, Securities and Exchange Commission Copyright © 2007 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved.
BSA/AML Program Should Be Based A Risk-Based One Go na ver Main nce tena ls ro me nt As se ss k nt Co Ris & on ati Account / Transaction Monitoring niz ga Or Policy & Procedures Tra ini ng in D /T es tin g /ED DD C / CIP t es por AML Regulatory Requirements People Process Technology Re ture ruc / St Record Keeping / Retention ting Risk Profile P&P Threads nce g T Copyright © 2007 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved.
Characteristics of a BSA/AML Program • Provide adequate human and financial resources • Provide compliance staff with appropriate authority and independence • Link compliance objectives to Senior Management’s goals (and compensation) • Identify and assess compliance risk across the entire organization • Maintain understanding of applicable laws and regulations • Establish policies, procedures and internal controls Copyright © 2007 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved.
Characteristics of a BSA/AML Program (cont. ) • Develop risk measurement, monitoring and MIS to provide timely reports • Establish internal controls for analyzing new business activities and products • Establish an escalation process for reporting identified risks or breaches • Take corrective actions/interim controls to address breaches and track exceptions until resolved • Ensure compliance staff objectivity and independence from business lines Copyright © 2007 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved.
Where is Your Organization? A method to project, manage and monitor progress Readiness Level Risk Assessment 3 4 5 Monitoring Reporting Manual Efforts, Inconsistent Standards across business units Independent Testing No Risk Assessment A Written Program Board Approval Manual Efforts, No Standards Set Risk Assessment Completed at the BU Level for High Risk Businesses based on products and services but not quantity of risk assessment Policies and Procedures are defined but not adequate to address the risks defined to the BU Level Standards Set at the BU level. Some Automation, Technology is in place but not Inconsistent Standards effectively implemented across Business Units results in incomplete or inconsistent reporting Testing takes place but is not risk based, does not cover assessment of the business compliance unit and is not effective Risk Assessment Completed at the BU level for all LOBS Policies and Procedures are defined and are adequate to address the risks defined to the BU Level Standards Set at the BU Level. Technology is in place at BU and effectively implemented Testing takes place, is somewhat effective and is aligned with Enterprise Risk Assessment High Level Risk Assessment completed for the enterprise Policies and Procedures are defined and are adequate to address the risks defined to the enterprise Standards are set at the Automated Reporting and Enterprise Level. Supporting enterprise standards are in Technology is in place at the place enterprise level but not effectively implemented Testing is effective and aligned with the enterprise Detailed Enterprise Risk Assessment for all lines of business and is communicated to the Board as well as key business owners Culture of Compliance is imbedded into the corporate DNA and is embedded into operational process of all of the business units Ongoing refinement of policies and procedures is way of life Technology is in place at the enterprise level and the organization has the ability to monitor accounts for suspicious activity based on the total relationship and transaction life cycle Attests to overall integrity/effectivenes s of management and controls 1 2 Compliance Organization Automation and Consistent BU standards are in place however inability to aggregate at the enterprise level results in unclear reporting SAR Reporting threshold is consistently applied across business units Sr Management and Board Level reporting is consistent and effective in a culture of compliance No Independent Testing or testing is not effective Copyright © 2007 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved.
Motivation for Compliance ü Fulfilling a social responsibility for the companies and a moral imperative for the individuals. ü Guarding your employment, good name, professional integrity, and the good name of your company. ü Avoiding criminal and civil liability under the BSA as well as money laundering laws, regulatory enforcement actions, and related shareholder suits. ü Avoiding aggressive scrutiny by regulators and a loss of confidence in your company by the regulators. Trust and good will lost are hard to regain. Copyright © 2007 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved. Privileged and Confidential 9
Contact Information Peter Fitzgerald Principal Deloitte & Touche LLP pefitzgerald@deloitte. com 212 -436 -5221 www. deloitte. com/aml Copyright © 2007 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved.
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