Financial institutions today [Jan. 2017]

Inside this issue:
Action on Applications 2 for the Month

News and topics of interest to financial institutions regulated by the Department of Banking and Finance
January 2017
New Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Tool
State financial regulators released a new tool to help banks and non-depository financial institutions better manage Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) risk. The BSA/ AML Compliance Tool was developed by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors and state BSA/AML subject-matter experts to reduce uncertainty surrounding BSA/AML compliance and to support more transparency within the financial sector.
The BSA/AML Compliance Tool is designed to help institutions better identify, monitor and communicate BSA/AML risk and can be adapted to each institution's particular circumstances and risk profile. The tool is not a replacement for other aspects of an institution's BSA/AML risk management program, but is an optional supplement to that program. The new tool is available at https://www.csbs.org/regulatory/resources/Pages/JobAids.aspx

Supervisory Manager Susan Andrews Retires
Supervisory Manager Susan Andrews retired on January 31, 2017, after 10 years of service with the State of Georgia. She came to the Department with over 25 years with the Office of Thrift Supervision. She worked with the Department's largest financial institutions as both an examiner and a supervisory manager.
Susan is a graduate of Florida Southern College with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, and she also has a Master of Business Administration from Georgia State University. Congratulations, Susan! We wish you the best in your retirement.

DBF Outreach
AND UPCOMING SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
MBAG Lobby Day 2017 Commissioner Kevin Hagler will be speaking at the Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia Lobby Day 2017 at the Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 15, 2017, at 7:00 a.m. For more information about this event, visit http://www.mbag.org/.
2017 CBA Day at the Capitol Commissioner Hagler will be speaking at the Community Bankers Association of Georgia's 2017 Community Banking Day at the Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 15, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. For more information about this event, visit http://www.cbaofga.com/.
Bank Directors' College at Auburn University Commissioner Hagler will be participating in a Regulator Panel Discussion at the Bank Directors' College at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama on February 23, 2017. For more information about this event, visit http://bdc.harbert.auburn.edu/.
South Georgia Community Bank Symposium Commissioner Hagler will be speaking at the South Georgia Community Bank Symposium, conducted by the Georgia Bankers Association, at Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia, on March 23, 2017. For more information about this event, visit http://www.gabankers.com.

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January 2017

Action on Applications for the Month
The following is a summary of official action taken on applications by state financial institutions under Title 7, Chapter 1 of the O.C.G.A. and petitions for certificate of incorporation of financial institutions and other matters of interest during the month of January 2017:

APPLICATION FOR NEW FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Pacific Metro Bank 11625 Medlock Bridge Road Johns Creek, GA 30097 Fulton County

CAPITALIZATION $ 12,000,000

APPROVAL DATE
Pending

BEGIN DATE

APPLICATIONS TO ESTABLISH A BRANCH OFFICE

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Colony Bank Fitzgerald

BRANCH OFFICE
Drayton Street 241 Drayton Street Savannah, GA 31401 Chatham County

APPROVAL DATE
02-09-2016

BEGIN DATE
01-23-2017

Southwest Georgia Bank Moultrie

Tifton 205 East 8th Street Tifton, GA 31794 Tift County

01-19-2017

The Bank of Soperton Soperton
Robins Financial Credit Union Warner Robins
First State Bank Wrens

Vidalia 121 Church Street Vidalia, GA 30474 Toombs County
Eastman Georgia Highway 87 & 117 Eastman, GA 31023 Dodge County
Warrenton 189 Legion Drive Warrenton, GA 30828 Warren County

01-11-2017 01-19-2017 01-25-2017

APPLICATIONS TO CHANGE LOCATION

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

CHANGE LOCATION OF

SunTrust Bank Atlanta

Village of Martinsville From: 134 East Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112

To: 240 Commonwealth Blvd W Martinsville, VA 24112

APPROVAL DATE EFFECTIVE DATE 01-03-2017

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SunTrust Bank Atlanta

Coral Ridge From: 2626 East Oakland Park
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 Broward County
3850 N Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 To: Broward County

Pending

PREVIOUS NAME The Peoples Bank of Talbotton Talbotton

NOTICE OF CHANGE IN NAME
NEW NAME The Peoples Bank of Georgia

APPROVAL EFFECTIVE

DATE

DATE

12-06-2016 01-01-2017

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (SURVIVOR)
National Bank of Commerce of Birmingham Birmingham, AL

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION MERGERS
MERGED INSTITUTION Private Bank of Buckhead Atlanta, GA

APPROVAL EFFECTIVE

DATE

DATE

10-31-2016 01-01-2017

South State Bank Columbia, SC

Georgia Bank & Trust Company of Augusta Augusta, GA

10-03-2016 01-03-2017

The Department is the state agency that regulates and examines Georgia state-chartered banks, state-chartered credit unions, state-chartered trust companies, and bank holding companies that own Georgia state-chartered financial institutions. The Department also has responsibility for the supervision, regulation, and examination of Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Banks chartered in Georgia.
In addition, the Department has regulatory and/or licensing authority over mortgage brokers, lenders and processors, mortgage loan originators, check cashers, sellers-issuers of payment instruments, money transmitters, and international banking organizations.
Our Mission is to promote safe, sound, competitive financial services in Georgia through innovative, responsive regulation and supervision.
Our Vision is to be a willing and able partner with our regulated entities in order to support vibrant economic growth and prosperity in Georgia.

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