Financial Institutions

10 Transaction Monitoring Best Practices for Loan Guarantee Management
For loan guarantee programs, effective transaction monitoring helps mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and safeguard taxpayer interests. As regulatory environments shift and new challenges emerge, agencies will need to adopt robust…

How Federal Government Shutdowns Affect SBA Lending
Nearly all of us were following the news headlines or stories about the recent federal government shutdown and wondering when it would be over. While the duration and visibility of…

Mercadien Announces Executive Promotions; Names New Principal
September 11, 2024; Princeton, NJ & Philadelphia, PA – Mercadien is pleased to announce several promotions within the firm’s corporate leadership team. Mr. Matthew Smierciak, CPA, a member of the…

The Risks of Digital Marketing & Data Analytics in Banking
In the world of banking, technological advances are revolutionizing the way financial institutions market their services and expand their brand presence. The use of data analytics has provided banks with…

What You Need to Know About the Proposed CFPB Overdraft & Junk Fee Rule
Overdraft services were originally created to service an occasional inadvertent hiccup by consumers but have since turned into a massive profit driver for financial institutions with fees totaling $7.7 billion…

The Crucial Role of Expert CPA Firms in Federal Government Contracting
In the intricate landscape of federal government contracts, precise and reliable financial reporting is of the utmost importance. Federal agencies manage vast sums of public money, demanding a steadfast commitment…

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 Announces Executive Promotions; Names Three New Partners
Princeton, NJ & Philadelphia, PA – Mercadien is pleased to announce several promotions within the firm’s corporate leadership team. Ms. Melissa Correa, CRCM, a member of the Financial Institutions Services…

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…