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Bates Group Appoints Benjamin R. Pappas as CEO

04-26-23

Bates Group Appoints Benjamin R. Pappas as CEO

Bates is proud to announce the appointment of Benjamin R. Pappas as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Previously, Pappas was Bates Group’s President, where he was responsible for driving the firm’s overall growth strategy. Pappas succeeds former CEO Jennifer Stout, who will be taking up new roles as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors and Senior Executive Advisor to the firm.

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Are You Ready for a CFPB Examination? Bates Can Help
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04-05-23

Are You Ready for a CFPB Examination? Bates Can Help

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) engages in rigorous examinations of financial institutions to ensure that they follow all applicable laws and regulations, have effective compliance management systems in place, and provide meaningful consumer protections. Bates Group offers independent consumer compliance reviews to help protect your business and customers.

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New Cryptoasset Certification from ACAMS and Bates Group

01-24-23

New Cryptoasset Certification from ACAMS and Bates Group

Bates Group consultants Brandi Reynolds and John Ashley have combined their expertise with other AML, cryptoasset and law enforcement professionals to create an innovative new certification for financial crimes in the crypto space -- the “Certified Cryptoasset AFC Specialist" (CCAS) Certification from ACAMS.

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Human Trafficking Prevention Month - January 2023
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01-18-23

Human Trafficking Prevention Month - January 2023

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Financial institutions play a critical role in helping to fight human smuggling and human trafficking by identifying suspicious behavior and sharing crucial intelligence with law enforcement officials.

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