Opening Deposit Accounts Online: Risks, E-SIGN, Compliance

IT & Cybersecurity Frontline & New Accounts Information Technology IRA & HSA Marketing Operations Deposit Account Compliance

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StreamedAug 20, 2025Duration60 minutes

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Online account opening is becoming mainstream – but it’s not without risk.

A cascade of compliance regulations apply, including BSA, CIP, CDD, E-SIGN, and more. Would you be able to identify a red flag? What about reporting suspicious activity? Are you adept at wading through the documentation? If all this seems like paddling upstream, this webinar will bring smooth sailing.

AFTER THIS WEBINAR YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

Explain and implement the six-step consent process to open “no-contact” accounts
Understand which deposit regulations are related to E-SIGN and have specific compliance provisions
Use the most recent BSA guidance for satisfying the due diligence requirements for CIP
Define and identify acceptable documents to open accounts and incorporate risk mitigation strategies into the new account process
Determine if enhanced due diligence is required to open the account

WEBINAR DETAILS

Opening deposit accounts online is a different process than in person. Compliance with E-SIGN requirements is one piece of the puzzle. Knowing the “true identity” of the consumer for BSA and CIP purposes completes it. What additional out-of-wallet questions should be asked when accounts are opened online? How does electronic account-opening impact the BSA risk assessment process? Attend this detailed program to learn about the additional controls needed to protect your financial institution and about red flags for reporting suspicious activity.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This informative session will ensure compliance with e-banking and is targeted for compliance officers, risk managers, deposit operations managers, business development managers, and others responsible for managing online banking, E-SIGN compliance, e-statements, and e-disclosures for deposit accounts.

TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT

Current exam procedures and many resources for online banking
E-SIGN checklist and answers to common questions
Social media policy template
Employee training log
Interactive quiz
PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
Attendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits

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