Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering
The Benefits of BSA Staff Augmentation for Banks
Financial Institutions face a unique set of challenges and responsibilities, especially within their Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) departments. An institution’s BSA/AML staff is the first line of compliance for AML…
Banking on Fintech: Key Considerations for Banking as a Service (BaaS)
Over the last several years, technological advancements have transformed our lives, revolutionizing the way we connect, work and live. We leverage many applications on our phones and other devices to…
Mercadien Celebrates 60 Years of Serving Our Clients & Community
Princeton, NJ & Philadelphia, PA – Mercadien, a leading accounting and advisory firm in New Jersey, is proud to announce its 60th anniversary of providing exceptional accounting, tax and advisory…
Model Governance: How to Formalize the Program
As a small financial institution, you may not have formalized a comprehensive model risk governance program. Model governance refers to the framework and structure an institution establishes to oversee and…
10 Ways to Protect Your Institution During Uncertain Times
We’ve all read the shocking news of recent financial institution failures. We’re also well aware of quickly rising interest rates and volatility in the market. Regulatory scrutiny is coming, and…
Uptick in False Claims & Fraud Could Spell Trouble for PPP Loan Recipients
Regulatory and enforcement actions are expected to increase in the foreseeable future as a result of the substantial number of businesses that applied for and received funds under the Small…
Mercadien Webinar Replay: Credit Risk Management During Uncertain Times
Jorge Olazagasti, MBA, Director & Melissa Correa, CRCM, Manager, of Mercadien’s Financial Institutions Services Group presented a webinar Credit Risk Management During Uncertain Times on Thursday, August 27th. During the webinar,…
SBA Issues Procedural Notice for PPP Lender Forgiveness Reviews & Submissions
On July 23rd, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued the following Procedural Notice regarding the process which lenders must follow in their review of your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgiveness…
Frank Pina Featured Guest on RVN TV’s Behind the Numbers
Frank Pina, CPA, CFF, CFE, CGMA, Managing Director with Mercadien’s Forensic & Litigation Support Services Group, was a featured guest on RVN TV’s Behind the Numbers with host Dave Bookbinder. The…
Mercadien Webinar Replay: OCC’s Final CRA Rule – What You Need to Know
On Wednesday, June 24th Mercadien’s Financial Institutions Services Group hosted a one-of-a-kind presentation featuring the nation’s leading Community Reinvestment Act expert, Kenneth H. Thomas, Ph.D., author of The CRA Handbook…