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With over 50 unique session topics, attendees of the ABA’s Regulatory Compliance Conference have had the opportunity to hear about emerging compliance issues and changes from leaders in the industry over the past few days. Our Compliance Masters Group members in attendance reported that sessions on the following topics were some of the most popular: • TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosure rules; • Military Lending Act; • Community Reinvestment Act; and • Fair Lending And CMG members

A fantastic break-out session at the ABA RCC addressed current regulatory expectations, best practices, and an update of the timing of the anticipated rule making regarding discretionary overdraft practices.   The presenters included Cara Thompson, SVP and Chief Compliance Officer – Columbia State Bank, Jonathan Thessin, Senior Counsel II – Center for Regulatory Compliance and ABA, Maria Mayshura, First Vice President and Internal Auditor – Ocean City Home Bank, and Sandra Chapman, CRCM, EVP and Compliance

The days are long and compliance packed at the ABA Regulatory Compliance Conference, but our Compliance Masters Group members report there is still time for enjoying the beautiful city of San Diego, California. Some of the places our members have visited include Point Loma, Coronado, Sunset Cliffs to catch a beautiful sunset, Torrey Pines for a hike, La Jolla to watch the seals, the USS Midway, the San Diego Zoo, and San Diego Bay. This

Today the American Bankers Association announced the Regulatory Compliance Conference (ABARCC) for 2017 is, after a five-year absence, returning to Orlando, FL. The Conference will be conducted at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel from June 11 to 14, 2017. Combine four days of compliance with a pre- or post-conference trip to one or more of the Disney parks; bring the kids and the grandkids. We hope to join you there.

Greetings from the Manchester Grand Hyatt in sunny San Diego, CA!  The locals say we are in the middle of the “June Gloom” with some hazy weather but there is plenty of energy at the ABA regulatory compliance gathering.  Hundreds in the banking compliance community have come together to share knowledge and make connections with other like-minded professionals.  As always, the ABA puts on a premier event with offerings in subjects across the entire spectrum