Explanation:
The USAA FSB case study underscores the critical importance of having a robust Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) compliance program. Failing to implement and maintain such a program can result in severe financial penalties and regulatory scrutiny, as seen in the $140 million fine imposed by FinCEN and the OCC. Therefore, banks must prioritize and ensure comprehensive compliance to avoid such penalties.
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Q.5127 Which of the following is a lesson learned from the USAA Federal Savings Bank (FSB) case study, where it was fined $140 million by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for failing to implement and maintain a BSA/AML compliance program?
A
Banks should prioritize customer service over compliance to remain competitive.
B
Banks should implement robust BSA/AML compliance programs to avoid penalties.
C
Banks should minimize their reporting of suspicious activities to avoid regulatory scrutiny.
D
Banks should shift their compliance focus away from AML to other areas such as cybersecurity.