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Social Media Archiving for Banks and Credit Unions – Are You Preserving Your Content?

March 18, 2019
Ethan Wall

Posted in: Social Media Compliance

Has your bank or credit union been accurately preserving the content it’s been posting on social media? If not, you may be in violation of FFIEC social media guidance, and that can spell big trouble for your financial institution.   Banks are often surprised to learn that they must archive their social media content and […]

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Social Media Compliance for Banks and Credit Unions – Are You Using the FDIC Advertisement Statement Correctly?

March 7, 2019
Ethan Wall

Posted in: Social Media Compliance

When it comes to the FFIEC social media guidance for banks and credit unions, your financial institution needs to ask itself an important question – are we in compliance?   While social media is an awesome method of promoting your products and services, you also need to comply with the law. Sometimes you are required […]

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FFIEC Social Media Guidance for Banks and Credit Unions

February 24, 2019
Ethan Wall

Posted in: Social Media Compliance

Key Highlights What FFIEC social media guidance is and why it matters for regulated financial institutions. How banks and credit unions are expected to manage social media compliance risk. The seven core components of an FFIEC-aligned social media risk management program. Common compliance gaps identified during regulatory examinations. Practical steps banks and credit unions can […]

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Social Media Risks for Banks and Credit Unions

February 23, 2019
Ethan Wall

Posted in: Social Media Compliance

In today’s online environment, banks and credit unions need to have a social media presence to be successful. But using these platforms can expose your financial institutions to serious social media legal risks. After all, your social media activity is subject to the same regulations that apply to the financial industry as a whole, including […]

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How to Comply with FFIEC Social Media Guidance

February 10, 2019
Ethan Wall

Posted in: Social Media Compliance

In today’s day and age, banks and credit unions need a social media presence to engage their customers and their local communities.  But many financial institutions are afraid to use social media because they are unsure how the law applies to their online activities – and more specifically – how to comply with FFIEC Social […]

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How to Comply with the Truth-In-Savings Act on Social Media

January 27, 2019
Ethan Wall

Posted in: Social Media Compliance

If you’re posting about savings accounts on social media, then you better comply with the Truth-in-Savings Act and Regulation DD. In other words, there are specific disclosures and disclaimers that must be used to help consumers make informed choices about your terms and conditions. Find out if you are in compliance. What is the Truth […]

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How to Comply with the Fair Housing Act on Social Media

January 25, 2019
Ethan Wall

Posted in: Social Media Compliance

Social media is a great place to promote your real estate products, but you must comply with financial regulations governing the promotion of real estate when doing so. In other words, if you promote mortgages, home loans, HELOCs, or any other real estate products on social media – or provide educational materials for prospective homebuyers […]

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