maryland division of financial regulation
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maryland division of financial regulation
MARYLAND DIVISION OF FINANCIAL REGULATION PRESENTERS: Stephen Prozeralik, Assistant Commissioner of Enforcement & Complaints Julio Hernandez, Investigator Rollin Badal, Financial Examiner TOPICS OF DISCUSSION I. II. Licensing of Money Transmitters The Basics of a Money Transmitter Audit III. Enforcement Unit Money Transmitter Investigation LICENSING MONEY TRANSMITTERS OBTAINING A MONEY TRANSMITTERS LICENSE Good moral character Sufficient financial responsibility Business experience Command the confidence of the public Must have a minimum net worth of $150,000.00 3 years experience in money transmission or other related financial services WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW • An application for a license is made under oath • An application must contain: 1. the most recent financial statement of the applicant 2. a schedule of all permissible investments 3. a 3 year history of any litigation WHAT YOU NEED • A resume • References • Name, address and telephone number of the business • Name, address and telephone number of your resident agent • Your home address and telephone number • Your electronic mail address (email) • The same of all executive officers, directors and all key shareholders and members • A schedule of permissible investments • Fees=$$ THE BIG DAY! The Money Transmitters License is then approved by JOSEPH E. ROONEY AUDITING MONEY TRANSMITTERS WHAT ONE MUST KNOW… • WHO WILL BE AUDITED? Anyone who possesses a money transmitter license in Maryland • WHAT WILL TAKE PLACE? A compliance audit will be conducted in compliance with the Maryland law Where is the law found? Glad you asked… Annotated Code of Maryland, Financial Institutions, Title 12, Maryland Money Transmission Act • WHEN WILL THE AUDITS TAKE PLACE? There is no statutory requirement as to frequency. The audit takes place based on previous exam ratings, date of licensure, complaints received and company events, etc. • WHERE WILL THE AUDIT TAKE PLACE? The licensee’s primary place of business • WHY DOES THE STATE OF MARYLAND CONDUCT AUDITS? In order to ensure consumer protection, compliance and safety and soundness • HOW LONG WILL AN AUDIT TAKE? Typically one week, however, an audit can last longer than a week HOW DOES IT HAPPEN… • A notification letter is mailed 30-45 days prior to the audit commencing • Submission of a preaudit examination 2-3 weeks prior to formal audit • Agent visits • • • • On-site Interview Conclusion of Audit Exit Meeting Report of Examination (ROE) within 3-6 weeks • Respond to ROE within 30 days of receipt • Follow-up visit if needed GUIDELINES • • • • Appoint central contact person Ask questions prior to the onsite visit Maintain formal risk assessment Have all information in an organized manner prior to audit • Receive, review and properly store all documentation INVESTIGATING MONEY TRANSMITTERS HOW IT ALL BEGINS… An investigation can begin in more than one manner: • Self-initiated • Informants • Federal Referrals • Licensees WHAT NEXT… • Conduct surveillance to validate all information • Identify all players involved in an investigation • Subpoena bank records • Conduct covert operations • Conduct search warrants • Confrontation “WE GOT A VISUAL” Bird’s eye view Packaged and ready to transmit “The Office” “The Company Car” Yet another office YOU SHOULD KNOW… • Each of our investigations, thus far, has focused on unlicensed activity • None of our licensees has been the subject of an investigation by the Enforcement Unit • The objectives of our investigation are: 1. Consumer Protection 2. Licensee Protection TO SUM IT ALL UP Unlicensed money transmission is more than just unlicensed money transmitting. It lends itself to drug trafficking, money laundering, human smuggling and terrorist financing. CONTACT INFORMATION Stephen Prozeralik (410) 230-6390 [email protected] Rollin Badal (410) 926-2353 [email protected] Julio Hernandez (410) 767-0392 [email protected]