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Questions & Answers from Corporate Account Takeover Webinar
The questions (and answers) submitted from the recent webinar, “Practices for Reducing the Risks of Corporate Account Takeover”, hosted by IBAT and TBA, and moderated by SWACHA on January 25, 2012, are now available on the Tools and Resources section on the Electronic Crimes Task Force page of the website.

Financial Literacy Webinar
The Texas Department of Banking and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are co-hosting a webinar on February 23rd. The goal of this webinar is to promote the concept of “Financial Literacy Weeks”, share examples and best practices, and to identify ways for organizations to become involved in this exciting and growing community initiative. Complete our Registration Form to participate.

New Supervisory Memorandum 1029 for Commercial Banks
The Commissioner has issued Supervisory Memorandum 1029 regarding Standards for the Risk Management of Corporate Account Takeovers for state-chartered banks as of January 9, 2012. The new policy requires banks to implement appropriate practices in the risk management of corporate account takeovers. Examiners will begin reviewing bank implementation efforts in March 2012.  To view the new policy, go to the New Actions table on the Law and Guidance Manual page.

Texas Bankers Electronic Crimes Task Force
The Commissioner, in cooperation with the United States Secret Service, formed the Texas Bankers Electronic Crimes Task Force (Task Force) to develop recommended practices to mitigate the risks of electronic crimes such as Corporate Account Takeover, a form of corporate identity theft.  The Task Force’s recommendations and Best Practices for Reducing the Risks of Corporate Account Takeovers are available on the Texas Bankers Electronic Crimes Task Force page of the Department’s website along with additional tools and resources related to Corporate Account Takeovers.

Publications Update
The following reports have been updated to reflect the most recent financial data:
    Supervisory Update News Summary
    Texas Bank Report

Meeting Reminder
The next Finance Commission meeting is scheduled for February 17th.

News and Events

  • Press Release
    New Online License Renewal for Perpetual Care Fund Activity and Certificate of Authority
    -posted January 24, 2012
  • Press Release
    Joint Efforts Announced to Reduce Risk of Corporate Account Takeover
    -posted January 17, 2012
  • Resolution
    Commissioner recognizes Pilgrim Bank, Pittsburg, Texas, for 100 years of service
    -posted November 18, 2011
  • Press Release
    Agreed Order Signed with Emmitt Lewis, Jr.
    -posted October 25, 2011
  • Press Release
    Texas Department of Banking Closes First International Bank, Plano
    -posted September 30, 2011
  • Press Release
    Department of Banking Announces the Conviction of Larry W. Payette
    -posted July 14, 2011
  • Press Release
    Department of Banking Issues an Emergency Cease and Desist and Seizure Order to Howell-Doran Funeral Home, Inc., San Saba, Texas
    -posted June 30, 2011
  • Resolution
    Commissioner recognizes American State Bank, Arp, Texas, for 100 years of service
    -posted June 3, 2011
  • Testimony
    Commissioner testifies before the House Committee on Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services.
    -posted March 1, 2011
  • Testimony
    Commissioner testifies before the Senate Finance Committee.
    -posted February 23, 2011