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Financial Institutions

Mercadien can assist your financial institution in increasing its bottom line. Our professionals know that you not only want sophisticated advice and solutions that work, but you also need value for your money and a plan that is scaled for you. We bring a best practice approach based on our extensive knowledge in the banking industry to every service we offer. Ask any Mercadien client, and we're confident you will hear about the value of our ongoing presence. We are always available to you and your management, and we can help in ways that go beyond formal services. Click here to learn about or services, or click here for information about our newsletter, The Bank Account.

Whether your financial institution is a community bank, commercial bank, or a credit union, the banking industry is extremely regulated and continues to become even more so. These regulations, if not followed, can lead to regulatory enforcement actions that in turn will be very costly for an institution to rectify. Additionally, public enforcement actions give way to a reputational risk component that although difficult to quantify can have a significant financial impact on the institution. Therefore, it is critical for a financial institution to institute proper policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure that it remains in compliance with regulations, as well as protect the safety and soundness of the institution.

The cost of implementing proper policies, procedures, and internal controls in the banking industry continues to rise. So your challenge is to maintain regulatory compliance and the safety and soundness of your financial institution while remaining competitive with the products and services you offer and still realize a profit.

At Mercadien we work with financial institutions in the following ways:

Outsourced Internal Audit Department
Co-Sourcing Arrangement with the Financial Institution's Internal Audit Department
Regulatory Compliance
BSA/AML Services

Information Technology Services

Information Technology Audit
Internal and External Vulnerability Assessments
Risk Management/Business Continuity Planning
Managed Services
Data Forensics

Bank Collateral and Field Examination Services
Fraud Investigative Services (Forensic Accounting)
Strategic Planning
Tax Planning/Preparation
Employee Benefit Plan Audits
Due Diligence and more

Banking Clips

About.com (May 2010) "Successful Small Business Strategies During the Recession"

Mercer Business (Apr. 2010) "The Science of Regulatory Compliance"

Video WZBN (Mar. 23, 2010) "Debit Cards"

ACAMS (Mar. 2010) "Member Spotlight"

Video WZBN (Feb. 9, 2010) "Mortgage Forms"

Sal Zerilli Principal Announcement (Dec. 2009) "The Mercadien Group Welcomes Sal Zerilli"

Other Mercadien Clips

AOL DailyFinance (Jun. 7, 2010)
"The Mercadien Group Welcomes New Principal and Managing Director, Gary B. Rosen, CPA, CFE, CFF"

Video WZBN TV−25 (Jun. 1, 2010)
"Non Profits and Tax Exemption"
For prior video clips, click here.

Processor (May 21, 2010) "Control Your Personnel Costs"

About.com (May 2010) "Successful Small Business Strategies During the Recession"

The Times (May 2, 2010) "The Numbers Lady"

Mercer Business (Apr. 2010) "Ask a Busy Person - Lisa Thouin"

NJBIZ (Apr. 19, 2010) "As The Ink Dries You Can Still Lose The Deal"

Video WZBN TV−25 (Apr. 16, 2010) "Gov. Christie at Mercadien on Cuts"

USA Today (Apr. 6, 2010) "Tax Breaks for Enegery Savers Still Going Strong"

North Jersey (Mar. 11, 2010) "Business Owners Need Flexible Estate Plans"

Town Topics (Mar. 10, 2010) "YWCA’s ‘Tribute to Women 2010’ Cites Talent, Energy, Achievement"

Compliance Week (Feb. 1, 2010) "Mercadien Technologies Expands Rollout of MCare"

Forbes (Jan. 27, 2010) "Mercadien Technologies Expands Rollout of MCare"

North Jersey (Jan. 19, 2010) "Investors in 1990s stock swindle involving Brennan to get $5 million relief"

Mercer Business (Jan. 2010) "Planning for Success"

Too Much (Jan. 4, 2010) "A Lost Decade's Big Winners"

USA Today (Dec. 29, 2009) "Estate Tax Set to Expire Thursday"

Philadelphia Inquirer (Dec. 23, 2009) "2010 Will Likely Be A Good Year to Die Rich"

The Times (Dec. 22, 2009) "Committee Striving to Bring New Business to Bordentown"

The Faster Times (Dec. 17, 2009) "To Roth IRA or Not?"

Video Fox Business News (Dec. 11, 2009) "Tax Planning Tips"

Forbes (Dec. 3, 2009) "You Can Still Cut Your 2009 Tax Bill"

NJ League of Municipalities (Dec. 2009) "What to Expect When the Forensic Accountant Arrives"

Mercer Business (Dec. 2009) "How to Manage in Challenging Times"

NJ Business (Dec. 2009) "Tax Treatments"

Philadelphia Inquirer (Nov. 25, 2009) "Another Audit of Camden Makes 50 Recommendations for Change"

Mercer Business (November 2009) "Outsourcing Your IT: Improve Efficiency & Security"

NJSCPA (Nov. & Dec. 2009) "Volunteer Spotlight: Lisa Thouin"

The Times (Sept. 27, 2009) "Not Another ‘Old Boy’"

The Times (Sept. 18, 2009) "City Council Balks at Hiring Administrator"

Press Releases

Ritter Appointed to Robert Wood Johnson Healthcare Corp. Hamilton Board of Directors (Dec. 30, 2009)

Mercadien Donates Hundreds of Toys for Children in Need (Dec. 21, 2009)

The Mercadien Group Launches New Practice Providing Internal Audit Servcies to Community Banks (Dec. 1, 2009)

New Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce Chairman (October 2009)

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