New York, NY – October 14, 2009 – ICS Compliance is happy to officially welcome its new Director, Special Projects Natasha Taft to the compliance team. Ms. Taft brings more than 15 years of experience in International Banking, Regulatory Compliance, BSA / Anti-Money Laundering Operations, Risk Management and Software Implementation.
Prior to joining ICS Compliance in the second quarter of this year, Ms. Taft was Director of Ethics and Compliance for a global financial services organization and also served as Manager, AML Advisory Services for a Big Four international accounting firm. Serving as a panelist at the Money Laundering Alert’s 13th Annual Conference, Ms. Taft presented various topics including money laundering through stored value products, mobile payments, digital currency, and foreign exchange. She received her Masters of Business Administration degree in Finance from the University of Central Florida and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Management from Moscow State University.
“We couldn’t be more pleased with Natasha’s progress in the few months she’s been here,” states ICS Compliance CEO John F. White. “Her advanced knowledge in a wide range of regulatory issues has already complimented at least half a dozen of our client engagements.”
Ms. Taft’s primary responsibilities at ICS Compliance are to assist clients with emerging regulatory issues related to AML and fraud, foreign exchange and international payment activities, foreign corrupt practices, and enhanced due diligence. Her current focus is working with a leading global investment banking and securities firm on “safety and soundness.”
About ICS Compliance
As compliance specialists, ICS Compliance focuses only on regulatory issues for financial institutions. Our seasoned professionals, with previous experience as Compliance Officers and/or Federal Regulatory Examiners, provide financial institutions with invaluable expertise and insight. This competency, along with our tailored approach and strong regulatory awareness, provides clients with the confidence that comes from hiring experts in compliance. Serving institutions nationally from 15 offices, we provide customized compliance services, remediation projects, and consultation. If you want compliance confidence, then you want ICS Compliance!
For more information about how your bank can stay in compliance with federal regulations, visit ICS Compliance at: www.ICScompliance.com or contact Michael Pappolla, Director at: 856.220.2240.
