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Compliance as a Strategic Investment
Introduction Is your financial institution overlooking its greatest asset? In today's competitive market, many companies undervalue the...
Jay Postma
Jul 8, 20243 min read


The Common Approach to Financial Institution Training
The Common Approach to Financial Institution Training In building and implementing a compliance program, many financial institutions...
Jay Postma
Jun 22, 20243 min read


A Quick Guide To A Strategic Approach For Banking Of Money Services Businesses And Fintechs
MSBs present significant opportunities for banks.
Jay Postma
Jun 21, 20245 min read


The Tale of the Hairy Code
In honor of summertime and spooky fireside stories with family after a long day at the lake.… Once upon a time, in the bustling digital...
Jay Postma
Jun 14, 20243 min read


In Name Only: BSA/AML and OFAC Officer
A Critical “Pillar” Requirement The role of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer stands as a critical pillar of compliance programs across...
Jay Postma
Jun 11, 20247 min read


The Tale of the Phantom Audit: A Cautionary Tale
In honor of summertime and spooky fireside stories with friends.… Gather around, everyone, and let me tell you a tale that will chill you...
Jay Postma
Jun 7, 20244 min read


The Tortoise, the Hare, and the Compliance Race
Once upon a time in a fast-growing early stage FinTech startup company, there were two very different employees: the Tortoise and the...
Jay Postma
May 28, 20245 min read


Perils of Failing to Listen Well
In our February blog post with Arctic Intelligence , we discussed the importance of listening. It is a critical skill for risk...
Jay Postma
Apr 24, 20244 min read


Unleashing the Power of "What If?" in Financial Compliance
Apr 23, 2024 Financial institutions operate in a dynamic threat landscape where money launderers and terrorist financiers continuously...
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Apr 23, 20243 min read


The Importance of Feedback Loops in Enhancing AML/CFT and Sanctions Compliance Programs
Feedback loops help lead to improved compliance and more effective risk mitigation.
Jay Postma
Mar 24, 20245 min read


Active Listening as part of Governance and Risk Assessment
March 25, 2024 In our February blog post with Arctic Intelligence, we discussed the importance of listening. See " Listening - A...
Jay Postma
Mar 24, 20243 min read


Listening - A Critical Skill for Compliance, Corporate Governance, Risk Assessment and Risk Mitigation
Listening is a critical skill for compliance. Listen first to understand!
Jay Postma
Feb 26, 20243 min read


Cornerstone and Foundation: How Governance and Risk Assessment Fortify Your BSA/AML and OFAC Program
Governance is the cornerstone and all other stones are set in reference to this stone. The Risk Assessment completes the foundation.
Jay Postma
Jan 16, 20247 min read


Risk Assessment: The Bedrock of Financial Services ComplianceSave
December 15, 2023 In the current competitive and fast changing landscape of the financial services industry, effective risk assessment...
Jay Postma
Dec 15, 20235 min read


TPPPA webinar - Foundations of U.S. Anti-Money Laundering Efforts and International Cooperation
John Schmarkey and Jay Postma present the foundations of US AML efforts and international cooperation on behalf of TPPPA
Jay Postma
Feb 4, 20201 min read


ATL ACAMS Chapter: Vulnerable Money Laundering Populations
MSBCI attendance at the ACAMS ATL Chapter meeting
Jay Postma
Oct 23, 20192 min read


MSBA "Banking the Money Services Business Industry"
Jay Postma, President, was pleased to attend and participate as a moderator at the Money Services Business Association conference on...
Jay Postma
Oct 22, 20191 min read


2018 Money Transmitter Regulatory Association annual conference
Jay Postma, CAMS, CFCS, President and Erica Harper, CAMS, Director of MSB Services were pleased to attend and participate with...
Jay Postma
Oct 3, 20191 min read


BayPay ATL's Great Blockchain Update of Summer 2019
Jay Postma , CAMS, CFCS, President and Ben Robey , CAMS, BSA/AML Compliance Specialist were pleased to attend BayPay's presentation "The...
Jay Postma
Aug 18, 20191 min read


AL ACAMS Chapter Presentation
Jay Postma, CAMS, CFCS, President and John Schmarkey , CAMS, CFE, BSA/AML Specialist were honored to attend and present before the...
Jay Postma
Aug 7, 20191 min read
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