From:
Cynthia Goforth
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 9:57 AM
To: regs.comments@federalreserve.gov; Comments; regs.comments@occ.treas.gov;
regs.comments@ots.treas.gov
Cc: bhagedorn@cbnkcc.com
Subject: EGRPRA
Per your request to reduce regulatory burden relating to money
laundering and BSA, start with cooperation rather than threats of C&D’s
and memorandums. Quit killing the messengers, we’re here to help. Because
of your “zero tolerance” to BSA, you have given us no options
except, when in doubt, file. This has resulted in an overburden on all sides.
We have lost focus on the regulation – catch terrorists, money launderers,
criminals. Make an effort to work with the banking industry not against us.
Get the banking industry involved in a positive way. Establish regional committees
made up of bankers and regulators to formulate effective measures to monitor
BSA. What works well in Miami, Florida may not and probably is not effective
in Newport, Kentucky. You may be surprised; occasionally we do have good
ideas!
Should you like more
specifics, I can be reached at 859-572-2678.
William R. Hagedorn
Executive Vice President
Citizens Bank of Northern Kentucky
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