January 5, 2022

Cyberattacks — specifically ransomware — are the most significant threats to U.S. financial institutions. The June 2021 release of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Priorities makes this clear in naming cybercrime as one of the eight national anti-money launderings and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CTF) priorities. On Nov. 8, 2021, FinCEN issued a revised advisory on Ransomware and the Use of the Financial System to Facilitate Ransom Payments.

Community Bankers Association of Kansas (CBAK) is pleased to announce its participation with the FedFis and state community banking associations nationwide to offer access to Bankers Helping Bankers to its member banks in Kansas.

Winter is upon us. Dec. 21 marked the solstice, the official start of winter and the shortest, darkest day of the year. But as I see it, that milestone also signals a transition to light, as days grow longer from there.