Kristen J. Ferwerda, CRCM
Manager, Compliance
Kristen Ferwerda is a member of Wipfli’s financial services practice, where she works with clients to assess the effectiveness of compliance and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) policies, procedures and practices for both large and small financial institutions. With over 14 years of banking experience, she leverages her deep knowledge of BSA and regulatory compliance to provide clients with the necessary tools to be successful in their banking operations.
Certifications
- Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager
Professional memberships and activities
- Phi Theta Kappa - Member
Areas of Focus
- Lending and deposit examinations
- BSA examinations
- Automated surveillance monitoring system validations
- High-risk customer review assistance
- Leading large BSA lookback projects
- BSA speaking engagements
- Training for financial institutions
Education
Upper Iowa University- Bachelor of science degree in accounting - Graduated cum laude
Recent Insights
Articles
Risk-based approach to independent ATM owners or operators
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How financial institutions can assess risks of nonprofits
Mar 02, 2021
Bank Secrecy Act training expectations and best practices
Jun 22, 2020
Suspicious activity monitoring and human trafficking
Dec 17, 2019
Banking a Marijuana Business
Dec 18, 2018
Does Anyone Really Look at These Reports?
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Overdraft Programs: Balancing Risk vs. Reward
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