As the scale of cyber breaches soars, banks are hiring their own specialty teams or contracting with vendors, all of whom have one mission: think like a constantly changing set of globally active bad actors.

...and other answers to your compliance questions in the March/April 2020 ABA Regulatory Policy and Compliance Inbox.

ABA joined a broad coalition of trade associations in a letter to the Federal Communications Commission asking the FCC to protect outbound calls placed by banks and other legitimate institutions from telephone companies’ call-blocking programs.

A new infographic released by the ABA Foundation and the Federal Trade Commission highlights "money mule" scams—a type of scam in which criminals use their victims to move stolen funds.

The Defense Department has said it is withdrawing a provision in its interpretive rule to the Military Lending Act regulations related to vehicle loans that finance Guaranteed Auto Protection and insurance credit.

In a recent speech at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman discussed how the Fed can help boost transparency and provide more clarity to community banks about relationships with vendors and third-party service providers.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has published a supplement to its spring 2019 notice of proposed rulemaking on third-party debt collection.

As part of its effort to foster greater transparency, efficiency and innovation, the FDIC is seeking input on how it can modernize and revise its official sign and advertising rules.

Mar. 24, 2020
Model Risk Management Workshop for Bank Risk Managers
New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA

Mar. 25-27, 2020
Risk Management Conference
New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA

Mar. 28 - Apr. 3, 2020
Compliance Schools
Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Hotel, Tucson, AZ

April 13 - June 5
Facilitated Training: Managing Interest Rate Risk

May 19
Webinar: Document Review Trends and Leading Industry Practices for Corporate Trustees

Jun. 6, 2020
Fair and Responsible Banking Workshop
Gaylord National Convention Center and Hotel, National Harbor, MD

Jun. 7-10, 2020
Regulatory Compliance Conference
Gaylord National Convention Center and Hotel, National Harbor, MD

June 8 - July 10
Facilitated Training: Managing Funding, Liquidity and Capital

July 27-31, 2020
CRCM Exam Prep
Emory Conference Center Hotel, Atlanta, GA

Oct. 5-9, 2020
Compliance School – Advanced
Emory Conference Center Hotel, Atlanta, GA