INDUSTRY:  FFIEC Issues Guidance on Risk Management of Remote Deposit Capture

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council has issued the attached guidance, "Risk Management of Remote Deposit Capture," to assist financial institutions in identifying risks in their remote deposit capture (RDC) systems and evaluating the adequacy of controls and applicable risk management practices. The guidance addresses the necessary elements of an RDC risk management process - risk identification, assessment, and mitigation - and the measurement and monitoring of residual risk exposure. The guidance also discusses the responsibilities of the board of directors and senior management in overseeing the development, implementation, and ongoing operation of RDC.

You can view the full PDF document by visiting http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2009/fil09004a.pdf.