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Tis the Season to Invest in Communities

All banks have pride in their community and want to invest in the communities they serve to promote stability, growth, progress, investment and safety. The question is, how can banks best help the communities where the need is greatest while safeguarding their investments in the more impoverished areas served by the bank?

Gramm-Leach-Bliley/SOX Compliance

The client selected Experis Infrastructure and Data Solutions (IDS) practice because of its extensive knowledge of regulatory mandates and remediation processes. A critical element of SOX requires the certification of user access to systems that access the company’s financial data. In conjunction with the client, the IDS team worked to develop, deploy and implement the attestation for user access to systems where fi nancial data resided. IDS worked to identify all individuals with access to financial data, confirmed they were authorized to do so and helped to ensure correct configuration for access.

Assessment and Strategy Efforts Fortune 500 Pharmeaceutical Distribution Company

Our client, a $50 billion dollar pharmaceutical distribution company, was in a state of extreme transition caused by regulatory changes to their global marketplace and a recent merger with a former competitor. Their IT department was challenged with supporting and prioritizing the needs of a merged company whose segments each had their own objectives, operating applications and business leaders. The merger had also necessitated the relocation of a major portion of IT’s function across the country.

A Global Kitchen Bath Products Manufacturer

When a global manufacturer won several contracts, they needed a significant number of experienced Mechanical, Electrical and Design Engineers to meet deadlines.

Data Warehousing and BI Reporting Energy Production, Marketing, and Trading

The client, an owner and manager of physical power generation plants, provides energy marketing, energy trading products, and services throughout the United States and Canada. In this extremely complex, dynamic industry, plant operations and trading positions must be continually managed to maximize profitability and mitigate risks. Accurate, timely information is critical to the company’s success and profits.

Business Analytics and SAS Practice: Major Financial Institution

A major financial institution knew that a better understanding of customer segments, behaviors, and needs was crucial to staying competitive. Realizing that they lacked the bandwidth to analyze their customer banking data internally and within a reasonable timeframe, they began a search for a business analytics firm partner.

Community Support Forum for Major Communcations Company

Financial Services and Shadow IT Fortune 500 Financial Company

A large Fortune 500 financial services company, had a data integration environment consisting of highly decentralized stores of information spread throughout the organization, developed over many years without a driving corporate information strategy. The problems originated when various individuals and business units began to build and deploy their own IT solutions, without leadership from the formal IT group.

Global Print Solutions Company

Challenge: The company had no automated mechanism for tracking the complex, non-standardized contracts or monthly invoice processes that incorporated the devices’ per-click or per-page billing.

High Performance Automotive Engineering Company

An internationally-renowned high performance automotive engineering company needed high performance engineering talent.

Industry Leading Web-Based Clinical Informatics University HealthSystem Consortium

The University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) – an alliance of more than 100 academic medical centers and more than 200 of their affiliated hospitals – represents nearly 90% of the nation’s nonprofit academic medical centers. UHC’s mission is to advance knowledge, foster collaboration, and promote change to help consortium member organizations succeed in their respective markets. These member organizations receive access to many performance improvement products and services.

Office 2010 Application Assessment and Windows 7 Readiness

Experis leveraged a Senior Technical Manager from the Infrastructure and Data Solutions (IDS) practice to assess the current environment and provide recommendations. The existing Altiris and SCCM software inventory in combination with Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit were used to identify all software in the environment and prioritized according to the number of PCs on which each package was installed.

Process Improvement Custom Modules Leading Distribution Organization

Software innovation with Big Bottom Line Impact. Two process improvement modules were successfully implemented for this multi-million dollar distribution client utilizing JD Edwards OneWorld Software.

SAP Strategic Staffing: Big 4 IT Consulting Firm

Experis utilized its SAP Practice in numerous ways to resolve the firm’s sourcing needs. First, Experis’ dedicated SAP recruiting team was able to both quickly identify, technically screen and present multiple qualified candidates per role. Due to Experis’ extensive SAP knowledge and experience, the rapid sourcing enabled seamless resource integration. Second, Experis’ SAP practice was able to assist the firm via the involvement of Experis’ SAP Engagement Managers (EMs). By leveraging their skills and experience, Experis EMs were able to obtain the necessary information directly from the firm’s account managers providing more requirement clarity and accelerating the sourcing efforts.

Short-term Loan Industry Leader

One of the nation’s leaders in the short-term loan industry needed to replace their current intranet. They wanted to take advantage of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 capabilities including document management, collaboration, blogs, wikis, team sites, and Outlook 2007 integration. The client also sought to reinforce their new branding and to launch the intranet in conjunction with their headquarters move and consolidation. The overall objective was to create a solution that provided an effective means of communicating across the enterprise, increased productivity of key business units and secured access.

Website Localization for Global Data Storage Company

Website Redesign with Biomedical Company

The FASB-issued Accounting Standards Update

Revenue from Contracts with Customers, replaces virtually all U.S. GAAP guidance that currently exists on revenue recognition with a single model to be applied to all contracts with customers.

Sales & Use Tax Self-Audit Services

We partner with you to develop an accurate picture of the status of your sales and use tax exposure underpayments and refunds and provide the assistance you need to manage the ongoing process.

Regulatory Compliance Services

Building effective compliance programs and sustaining exam readiness.

Financial Services Industry Capabilities

Learn more about our practice solutions and flexible delivery options for Financial Services Industry Clients.

Enterprise Resource Planning: SAP Project Management Services

Whether embarking on a new SAP initiative such as full life cycle implementation or ECC upgrade, adding new SAP modules to an existing installation or expanding your current SAP Business Suite, Experis’s highly competent SAP project managers can help you deliver on time and within budget.

Life Sciences Service Offerings

To help you thrive in today’s Life Science marketplace, Experis offers clinical and IT solutions that reduce costs and increase efficiencies.

Fair and Responsible Banking: Customer Care is Good for Business

With regulators focusing on compliance risk assessment and management, financial institutions are finding their greatest compliance risk resides in consumer protection regulations. And while navigating regulations and related guidance from multiple agencies can be challenging, the financial industry is challenged all the more by competition from emerging digital and FinTech providers.

CFPB Consumer Overdraft Report

The CFPB interviewed consumers regarding overdraft practices and experiences, capturing qualitative information regarding consumer thoughts, intentions and expectations about overdraft programs.

Empowering The Compliance Function

The CCRS framework addresses regulatory expectations for each component of an institution’s Compliance Management System across each of the three lines of defense. While the framework does not explicitly set forth characteristics of an effective compliance function, the related guidance does provide strategies for making the most of existing internal resources to manage compliance risk.

The Upside of Customer Complaints

When the CFPB enhanced rules relating to UDAAP, the Bureau also strengthened supervision strategies for Customer Complaint Programs. The alphabet soup of regulations falling within the CFPB’s purview all carry with them the additional risk of UDAAP, and as a result the Bureau expects financial organizations to have comprehensive Customer Complaint Programs, and to receive, investigate and resolve complaints timely and effectively. For the more strategic, forward-thinking organizations, however, customer complaints do more than criticize: they provide invaluable insights for product development, organizational change, and process enhancements.

Compliance Examination and Enforcement: Focusing on Risk

At a recent regulatory roundtable, members of banking regulatory agencies shared information about where they are focusing attention in examinations and oversight for 2017 compliance exams. While the agencies agree the risk of consumer harm is the primary focus area in examinations, they also emphasized their evaluations of compliance risk management programs help them contextualize technical violations.

FFIEC Guidance on the Uniform Interagency Consumer Compliance Rating System

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has developed a common methodology for the prudential regulatory agencies (FDIC, OCC, FRB), as well as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), to use in rating financial institution performance in consumer compliance.

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Guidance for Managing Third-Party Risk

On January 25, 2017 the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a set of exam procedures to guide regulatory examinations of third-party risk management (TPRM) programs in the banks the agency supervises.

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Learn more about the long-awaited Accounting Standards Update, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (the Standard). The Standard replaces virtually all U.S. GAAP guidance that currently exists on revenue recognition with a single model to be applied to all contracts with customers.

Year-End Readiness Considerations

Year-end continues to be a challenge for most organizations. However, it doesn’t have to be if you plan accordingly. Consider these following actions to improve your year-end readiness.

2016 Year-End Planner

Faced with additional reporting responsibilities, fewer staff, increased scrutiny and tight timeframes, most organizations find their personnel stretched to their limits at year-end.

Guidance on using Mobile Financial Services for Payment Processing Activities

On April 29, 2016 the FFIEC published Appendix E, Mobile Financial Services (MFS) which is aimed at providing guidance for financial services institutions using MFS as part of their payment processing activities. The Appendix was created to address comments on the lack of technical detail and specific focus on MFS in existing FFIEC guidelines. Appendix E focuses on identifying and managing risks associated with MFS.

Overview of T+2 Implementation

The settlement period for most securities in the U.S. is Trade Date plus 3 business days, commonly referred to as “T+3”. The financial services industry, in coordination with regulators, is planning to shorten the settlement cycle to Trade Date plus 2 business days, or “T+2”, by the 3rd quarter of 2017. The products subject to the shortened settlement cycle include equities, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, unit investment trusts and financial instruments comprised of these securities.

Easing of Iranian Sanctions: What This Means for Financial Institutions

Media outlets have broadly announced the lifting of sanctions against Iran beginning January 16, 2016 (Implementation Day). In the post Implementation Day environment, impact on some financial institutions has become more complex and has increased the need for informed due diligence. It is important to understand that while sanctions have been eased, in many cases sanctions have not been removed.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: 2016 Enforcement Priorities

As 2016 unfolds, with increasing numbers of loan originations under new TRID rules and requirements for MLOs, the CFPB and prudential regulators will be paying close attention to mortgage lending practices, processes, controls and risk management methods. Understanding regulatory agencies’ expectations and taking steps to effectively manage compliance risk will demonstrate to regulators that banks are making every effort to operate in a manner consistent with consumer protection rules and requirements.

Focus on IT Risk: Trusted Advisor and Professional Serveices Partner

Experis' team of experienced IT risk professionals can help you identify and assess your organizations IT risks. We employee a proven methodology and templates to develop and execute an effective assessment.

Integrating Data Analytics into the Three Lines of Defense

When organizations manage compliance risk with effective internal controls, they realize cost and efficiency improvements. The Three Lines of Defense that comprise effective compliance management programs help to align and enhance compliance controls and coordinate efforts related to risks and controls. Data analytics can further enhance compliance program effectiveness and can be applied to each of the defense lines.

Preparing for Changes in Flood Insurance Rules

In the last several years, there have been numerous changes to the flood insurance requirements for residential real estate located in designated flood areas. In October 2014, the prudential regulators issued a final rule intended to update lending practices related to flood insurance requirements on loans secured by real estate located in special flood hazard areas (SFHAs). The final rules make numerous changes to the requirements for real estate lending.

June Financial Institution Compliance Update

TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) Rules: Preparing for the Changes

April 2015 Financial Institution Compliance Update

Learn more about the compliance with Regulation Z and TILA.

2015 Experis Engineering Survey Infographic

ManpowerGroup’s 2014 Talent Shortage Survey revealed that for the third consecutive year, engineers ranked second on the global list of Top 10 Hardest Jobs to Fill. In the U.S., engineers ranked ninth among the hardest jobs to fill, and have appeared on the list for seven consecutive years, twice before holding the top spot.

February 2015 Financial Institution Compliance Update

The report identifies a number of observations related to the performance of large, midsize, and community banks during 2014 and the points of emphasis that the OCC will focus on in 2015 as part of their examinations and other oversight activities. In the newsletter, we share OCC’s key areas of concern, their priorities for the next 12 months and guidelines to help your business prepare for the examinations.

Revenue From Contracts With Customers - Implementation Considerations: Your guidance to prepare for the transition

Experis Finance’s Technical Accounting and Reporting national practice provides you with insight to the key provisions of the new revenue Standard and a detailed overview of important considerations for planning your transition to the Standard.

Financial Institution Compliance Update

November 4, 2014 - Vendor Risk Management: Guidance for managing third-party relationships

Security Breaches: Is Anyone Safe?

The intent of this paper is to provide a perspective on the motivations, methods and impacts associated with security breaches and the criminal activity of hackers, whose efforts are now focused on hacking for gain and profit. It explores various historical aspects of how hacking has changed over the years, takes a look at some specific security breaches and data losses resulting from hacker attacks, and describes some critical aspects organizations need to consider to reduce their exposure (and the potential impacts) their organization might suffer from a breach.

Financial Institution Compliance Update

August 5, 2014 - Issue highlights: MERS Lawsuits: What it means for your financial institution...

Delaware UP VDA Program: Bill Signed To Extend Filing Deadlines…

Experis Finance has a trained group of unclaimed property professionals who are familiar with the Delaware SOS’s VDA Program. In fact, in a webinar presented by the Delaware SOS and the Delaware VDA Administrators, LLC, it was stated to “[H]ire an advocate. Third-party advocates generally understand how to locate, identify, test, and report historic unclaimed property liability efficiently.” Let us be your company’s advocate.

Financial Institution Compliance Update

July 1, 2014 - Issue highlights: FFIEC Guidance: How Robust is Your Risk Assessment?

Financial Institution Compliance Update

May 6, 2014 - A Guideline for the Federal Reserve Recently Issued Enhanced Prudential Standards for Banks

Financial Institution Compliance Update

April 8, 2014 - ORSA Update: New reporting requirements and what these rules mean for your organization.

Financial Institution Compliance Update

March 4, 2014 - Issue highlights: Regulation Z: What you need to know about Finance Charge Calculations and How to Avoid Costly Liability...

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Financial Institution Compliance Update

January 14, 2013 - Issue highlights: Volker Rule: Overview of requirements and what steps banking entities must take to ensure compliance...

FATCA Compliance Alert

We are a leader in consulting and outsourcing tax services with deep experience in foreign tax issues, including tax withholding and information return reporting. Our services include an assessment of your company’s FATCA obligation, and the steps needed to become compliant.

Financial Institution Compliance Update

November 5, 2013 - Issue highlights: What's New with the Mortgage Servicing Rules?

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Tax Alert: IRS Issues Final “Repairs and Maintenance” Regulations

Sept. 13, 2013, the IRS released final “repairs and maintenance” regulations providing guidance regarding the deduction and capitalization of expenditures for tangible property. The final regulations elaborate on the current regulations and will affect all taxpayers that acquire, produce, or improve tangible property. The final regulations also discuss accounting for and retirement of depreciable property (Section 167) and accounting for property under MACRS other than general asset accounts (Section 168).

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Regulatory Mandates for Foreclosure Practices

Both the enforcement actions and the more general directives by each of the regulatory agencies reflect renewed focus on compliance management and performance. Financial institutions will need to take a more holistic approach to managing risks associated with mortgage loan servicing. It will be critical to integrate business processes with risk and compliance management efforts.

Are You Ready to Adopt IFRS?

Many organizations are evaluating how a transition to IFRS will affect them. The questions below will help you assess your readiness for a transition to IFRS.

The Outsourcing Relationship

Effective service provider engagements involve up-front planning and active, ongoing management.

Are You Ready To Adopt IFRS?

On August 27, 2008, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a roadmap outlining milestones that need to be met before the SEC moves toward mandatory adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for all U.S. filers.

IFRS: Opportunity or Nightmare?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has established a roadmap for transitioning U.S. filers from U.S. GAAP to IFRS. The difficult question for filers is, how soon should I begin to implement IFRS?

Managing Succession - Global Insights on Current Practices

This white paper gives you information regarding: Managing Succession and Global Insights on Current Practices

Supporting HIPAA Compliance with Microsoft SQL Server 2008

White paper examines technical security and auditing features that support HIPAA compliance.

Compliance Solutions

More and more, transparency in corporate activities is the expectation of regulatory agencies, consumers/clients, boards and other stakeholders. This means organizations must make careful decisions about risk and be able to demonstrate compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Compliance Solutions from Experis™ help organizations identify business risk, develop and implement controls, and provide ongoing monitoring of the risk environment to ensure continued compliance.

Survey of Engineers Reveals Secrets to Career Success and Advice for New Engineers

In gearing up for National Engineers Week, Experis conducted a survey of engineering professionals to see what stands out as career enhancers. Read what secrets of success the survey revealed.

Engineering Solutions Overview

Exceptional talent. Workforce flexibility. Business agility. Accelerated results. Experis(TM) Engineering can bring all this to your business with solutions that improve productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness more than you ever thought possible.