Financial institutions today, 2018 October

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
October 2018
Sharing Resources to Improve Efficiency and Effectiveness of BSA Compliance
On October 3, 2018, the federal financial institutions regulatory agencies and the U.S. Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published the Interagency Statement on Sharing Bank Secrecy Act Resources that addresses instances when certain banks and credit unions may decide to enter into a collaborative arrangement to share resources to manage BSA/AML obligations more effectively and efficiently. The statement discusses the exercising of due diligence through careful consideration of the benefits and risks of such an agreement.
Collaborative arrangements as described in this statement are generally more suitable for financial institutions with a community focus, less complex operations, and lower-risk profiles for money laundering or terrorist financing. The risk profile is bank-specific, and should be based on a risk assessment that properly considers all risk areas, including products, services, customers, entities, and geographic locations.

FFIEC Launches New BSA/AML InfoBase

On October 18, 2018, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) launched the redesigned Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) InfoBase website, which provides access to BSA/AML examination procedures by examiners, financial institutions, the public, and other stakeholders.
The FFIEC BSA/AML InfoBase was redesigned to improve the overall experience for users. The redesign improves site navigation, enhances search capabilities, provides mobile-friendly capability, and contains new functionality that allows users to download various sections of the FFIEC BSA/AML Examination Manual.
FDIC Enhances Tool to Prevent Elder Financial Exploitation

On October 15, 2018, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced the release of the updated guide, Money Smart for Older Adults. The curriculum, now offered in English and Spanish, has been updated to provide new information and resources to help older adults and their caregivers recognize and prevent fraud, scams, and other types of financial exploitation. The curriculum also includes information to help older adults plan for a secure financial future and make informed financial decisions.
Money Smart for Older Adults was developed jointly by the FDIC and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP) to provide an instructor-led training module that can be used by trusted individuals who serve the older adult population. Instructors often include representatives of social service agencies, law enforcement, and financial institutions, as well as legal professionals and other volunteers.
The three-part module consists of an instructor guide, a participant/resource guide, and a PowerPoint presentation that supplements classroom instruction.

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Action on Applications for the Month

October 2018

The following is a summary of official action taken by the Department on applications by Georgia state-chartered 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 October 2018:

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Southern Bank Sardis, GA 30456-0100

APPLICATIONS FOR DISSOLUTION APPROVAL DATE Pending

EFFECTIVE DATE

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
SunTrust Bank Atlanta

APPLICATIONS TO ESTABLISH A BRANCH OFFICE

BRANCH OFFICE

APPROVAL DATE

Eagle Creek 13865 Narcoossee Road Orlando, FL 32832 Orange County

04-30-2018

Southeastern Bank Darien

Saint Simons Island 21 Market Street Saint Simons Island, GA 31522 Glynn County

06-02-2017

Colony Bank Fitzgerald

Albany 113 North Westover Boulevard Albany, GA 31707 Dougherty County

08-22-2018

SunMark Community Bank Hawkinsville

Byron 202 W White Road Byron, GA 31008 Peach County

08-22-2018

LGE Community Credit Union Marietta

Alpharetta 2855 Old Milton Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30004

Pending

Ameris Bank Moultrie

Orlando South Orange 1118 South Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32806 Orange County

10-26-2018

Coosa Valley Credit Union Rome

Cartersville 15 Walnut Grove Road Cartersville, GA 30120 Bartow County

03-28-2017

BEGIN BUSINESS DATE
10-29-2018 10-15-2018 10-22-2018 10-03-2018
10-17-2018

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
SunTrust Bank Atlanta

APPLICATIONS TO CHANGE LOCATION

CHANGE LOCATION OF

APPROVAL DATE

Apalachee Parkway From: 2727 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, FL 32301 Leon County

10-09-2018

To: 3098 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, FL 32301 Leon County

EFFECTIVE DATE

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SunTrust Bank Atlanta
SunTrust Bank Atlanta
SunTrust Bank Atlanta

Pinecrest From: 11333 South Dixie Highway
Miami, FL 33156 Miami-Dade County
To: 7840 SW 104th Street Miami, FL 33156 Miami-Dade County
Cape Coral From: 530 East Cape Coral Parkway
Cape Coral, FL 33904 Lee County
To: 915 Cape Coral Parkway East Cape Coral, FL 33904 Lee County
Mayfaire From: 1979 Eastwood Rd Ste 100
Wilmington, NC 28403 New Hanover County
To: 6818 Parker Farm Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 New Hanover County

Georgia United Credit Union Duluth

Tucker From: 3840 Lavista Road
Tucker, GA 30084 DeKalb County
To: 3824 Lavista Road Tucker, GA 30084 DeKalb County

10-09-2018 10-09-2018 04-30-2018 10-29-2018

October 2018 10-26-2018

PROPOSED NAME Foundations Bank
Tandem Bank
SURVIVOR Bank of Early Blakely, GA CORE Credit Union Statesboro, GA FNB Bank Scottsboro, AL

APPLICATIONS FOR RESERVATION OF A NAME

COUNTY

APPLICANT

Madison County

Mr. Darren Cantlay, President 4C Business Coaching LLC 96 Craig Street, Suite 112 - 322 Ellijay, GA 30540

DeKalb County

Mr. Byron Richardson, President Bank Resources, Inc. 2451 Cumberland Parkway, Suite 3618 Atlanta, GA 30339

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION MERGERS
MERGED INSTITUTION One South Bank Chipley, FL
Savannah Federal Credit Union Savannah, GA
Capital Bank Fort Oglethorpe, GA

APPROVAL EFFECTIVE

DATE

DATE

Pending

07-12-2018 10-01-2018

09-05-2018 10-24-2018

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North Georgia Credit Union Toccoa, GA

Rabun-Tallulah Federal Credit Union Tiger, GA

October 2018 08-13-2018 10-01-2018

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.
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