Finishing 2026 Strong |Agendas Available Soon!

We're getting to the end of the year, but VACB's Education offerings are going strong! Next week features our Fall Internal Audit program with Brown Edwards. Our Q4 meeting dates and locations are listed below.

Other Fall Dates to Be Aware Of: (Full details/agendas available soon!)

• Q4 Compliance Forum Southwest | Abingdon | December 1, 2026
• Q4 Compliance Forum Central | Richmond | December 3, 2026
• Q4 Operations Forum | Staunton | December 15 & 16, 2026

HOT OFF THE PRESS: 2027 Program Date Announcements

We have confirmed dates for our 2027 Compliance & Operations Forum meetings. We will have the brochures out soon but in the mean time, please get your calendars blocked with the following dates:

COMPLIANCE FORUM DATES 2027

First Quarter

SW/Zoom - February 23 | Central - February 25

Second Quarter

SW/Zoom - May 25 | Central - May 27

Third Quarter

SW/Zoom - August 24 | Central - August 26

Fourth Quarter

SW/Zoom - November 30 | Central - December 2

OPERATIONS FORUM DATES 2027

First Quarter - March 24 & 25

Second Quarter - June 16 &17

Third Quarter - September 15& 16

Fourth Quarter - November 3 & 4

Don't Miss This Program!

VACB Fraud Alert Webinar with ePay Resources

Please join VACB's Fraud Information-Sharing Group, as we present our second Fraud Webinar on Tuesday, December 8, from 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.

A Fraudsters' Paradise

Bank fraud has become a paradise for fraudsters simply because there are so many options ranging from old school check fraud to digital fraud. As a retail branch, you are at the forefront of being taken advantage of by these fraudsters and have the responsibility to be the first line of defense to stop the fraud. 

This session explores current fraud trends and dives into how to mitigate fraud. Fraud topics include checks, online banking, instant payments, and wires. Join us in having an open discussion about what you are experiencing in your financial institution, so together, we can fight fraud!

This session will serve as a reminder of all the fraud opportunities available to the bad guys and how, as financial institutions, we can mitigate these losses.

Following Crissy's 60-minute presentation, we'll reserve time for attendee questions and discussion. We hope you'll join us for this informative in early December. The Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

We look forward to seeing you on December 8!

Our featured fraud webinar presenter:

Crissy Terry, AAP, AFPP, APRP, NCP, Vice President, ePay Advisors.  

As Vice President with ePayAdvisors, Crissy conducts payments audits and risk assessments and provides strategic consulting for financial institutions and Third-Party Senders. 

Her real-world expertise in compliance and risk management comes from over 28 years of experience in support operations in the financial services industry. With a passion for driving efficiency and supporting financial institutions’ strategic goals, Crissy knows what it takes to balance day-to-day payments operations, fraud and recovery investigations, regulatory compliance, process improvement, and more, while working towards achieving enterprise-wide objectives. 

Who Should Attend?

Whether you work in operations, fraud prevention, risk management, compliance, information security, or bank leadership, this webinar offers an excellent opportunity to stay informed and connect with peers across Virginia's community banking industry.

Community Bankers Webinar Network

Expert-led banking education for your entire team, delivered live and on demand through the Community Bankers Webinar Network. Check out our upcoming offerings by clicking the links below:

Nov. 16 - Robbery Prevention & Response: Beyond the Basics

Nov. 16 - New Guidance on "Non-Work Authorized" Individuals: Lending, BSA & Other Compliance Implications for Your Institution

Nov. 17 - Unpacking E-SIGN: Consent Process, Risks & Compliance

Nov. 17 - BSA: Money Laundering in Residential Real Estate and Mortgage Loan Fraud

Nov. 18 - Opening Trusts & Other Fiduciary Accounts

Nov. 18 - The IRS Auto Loan Interest Deduction: Final Rule & Form 1098-VLI Reporting

Nov. 19 - Fraud Series: Developing Effective Fraud Response Procedures

Nov. 20 - Alert! Regulators Issue New SAR Confidentiality Guidance

Nov. 23 - Opening Business Accounts: The Big Four

Nov. 23 - The Impact of the New Regulatory Capital Framework

Nov. 24 - Teller Excellence Series: The CTR Line-by-Line

Nov. 30 - BSA Review Part 2: Navigating the FFIEC Exam Manual