Writing an Effective SAR Narrative
Instructor:
Doug Keipper
Product ID: 702993
- Duration: 60 Min
Why Should You Attend:
According to the FFIEC Exam Manual: "Suspicious Activity Reporting forms the cornerstone of the BSA reporting system." "It is critical to U.S’s ability to utilize financial information to combat terrorism, terrorist financing, money laundering & other financial crimes." A thorough and complete narrative makes the difference in determining whether described conduct and its possible criminal nature are clearly understood by law enforcement.
One of the most misunderstood areas of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) is when and why should you file a SAR. Having the proper narrative will answer both of those concerns. By fitting the pieces together you can have a complete SAR narrative.
This webinar will provide a comprehensive review on how to prepare a SAR narrative. It will break it down by the introduction, the body and the conclusion with examples. There are several key steps and reminders for doing it right every time.
Areas Covered in the Webinar:
- The 4 C’s: Clear, Concise, Chronological and Complete
- The 5 W’s: Who, What, When, Where and Why
- How did the activity occur?
- Tell the complete story by fitting the pieces together
Who will Benefit:
- Financial Officers
- Bank Secrecy Act Officers
- Front Line Staff
- Risk Officers
- Operational Managers
Doug Keipper
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, SunTrust Bank
Doug Keipper, is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) since 2005 and a Bank Secrecy Act Officer for a $1 billion dollar bank.
Doug sold BSA software for eight years and has taught anti-money laundering classes since 2008 throughout the southeast and online.
He has talked with over 500 BSA officers throughout the USA and Caribbean.
He has spent over 20 years in retail banking, wholesale mortgages and financial services.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- If a check is stolen in the mail and signed on the back of the check...is the suspect really known just because the check is signed by someone? Not sure who is really signing the check or if the check is going to a fictitious account?
Topic Background:
As a compliance and BSA officer, Doug Keipper was tasked with training his bank on all regulations.This course was developed from conversations with FBI, Department of Homeland Security, Banking Regulators and the Financial Task Force of the DEA.
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