Financial & Corporate Services Section

Notaries and corporate executives working for large companies will find news, resources and strategies for working amid increasingly complex new rules and regulations in the banking and credit industry, including the use of electronic notarizations. We’ll help you balance the needs of your constituents with the need to avoid compliance and liability issues.

Newsletter Abstracts/Hot Topics

What’s currently being discussed…

The foreclosure crisis is unfolding as a massive case of putting expedience over proper procedure. It highlights the price of cutting corners and demonstrates the absolute value of doing things right – including notarizations – the first time, every time.

The Notary in the Vancura case didn’t get into trouble because he willfully broke the law. He got into trouble because he didn’t know any better. The case illustrates the critical need for Notary education.

Expert advice on protecting yourself and your employer from compliance and liability issues – what happens when customer service conflicts with state Notary laws?

Financial and Corporate Services

Who owns your Commission? Serving customers, employers and constituents Workplace issues/Handling inappropriate requests eNotarization International transactions/corporate Job hunting and interview tips E-Verify and Real ID Act Federal Red Flags Rules Biometric identification systems Trusted Enrollment Agents

Avoiding liability and compliance issues Developing Corporate policies for Notaries “Specially Designated Nationals” (SDNs) – U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Control Training Closing Services Insurance Non-Profits Office Managers Office Recordkeeping Tips