Implementing the New Opt-in, Overdraft Fee Rules Under Regulation E

Recorded: Feb 11, 2010

Presenter: Cynthia Traynor

Duration: 1 hour

Price: $249 / $199 for Affiliation Members

On November 12, 2009, the Federal Reserve issued a final rule under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (Regulation E) addressing a financial institution's ability to assess an overdraft fee for paying ATM and one-time debit card transactions. This ruling adopts the opt-in approach for all consumers and requires affirmative consent before any assessment of overdraft fees can be made.

• What does this mean for your organization as you work your way through the labyrinth of details outlined in the 92-page ruling?
• How will you communicate effectively to your account holders, existing and new, to ensure they understand the benefits of the overdraft service and their options regarding the service?
• What about your staff - front-line, technical, operations? Are they prepared to implement the necessary modifications to technically handle the opt-in requirement, as well as properly explain your overdraft service to your account holders to facilitate the opt-in requirement?

Key points to be addressed during the webinar:

• Opt-In Requirement
• Timing
• Content and Form

We'll examine those questions, along with the key points so you are properly prepared for the mandatory compliance effective date of July 1, 2010 (August 15, 2010 for accounts opened prior to July 1, 2010).

Continuing Professional Education Credit

Delivery Method: Group Internet-based       CPE Credits: 1
Program Level: Overview       Prerequisites: None       Advance Preparation: None

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