FinCEN Updates Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements: What U.S. and Foreign Companies Need to Know The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) under the Corporate Transparency Act. This decision, announced in alignment with the U.S. Department …
Smart Banking for the Summer: How to Manage Your Finances While You’re Away
As summer approaches, many of you are preparing to spend the season away from Florida, enjoying cooler temperatures in your home states. While packing your bags and planning travel routes are important, it’s just as essential to ensure your finances are in order before you go. With a little preparation, you can bank with ease …
Tax Deadline Extension: What You Need to Know
Reminder: States with Extended Tax Deadlines for Disaster Areas After a devastating hurricane season, the IRS has extended the Federal tax filing and payment deadline until May 1, 2025 for the following states impacted by storms in 2024. Florida Tax Deadline Extended Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm, made landfall in Siesta Key on October …
Tax Deduction Basics: What You Need to Know
Tax deductions can be a powerful way to lower your taxable income and reduce your tax bill. But with multiple deduction options, how do you know which one is right for you? Here’s a breakdown of the two main types of deductions—standard and itemized—plus other potential ways to maximize your tax savings. Standard vs. Itemized …
Benefits of Personal Online Banking Accounts
Have you discovered the ease and convenience of online banking? Learn about FineMark’s user-friendly online platform and how you can monitor your accounts from anywhere at anytime.
Staying Safe Online and Shielding Your Accounts
A Slick Scam and an Empty Bank Account Emily was having a typical busy Tuesday. She grabbed her morning coffee, glanced at her phone, and noticed a text from her bank: “Did you make this transaction? Reply YES or NO.” She frowned. She hadn’t made any purchases yet that day. Maybe it was just a …
Change of Address for the Winter
Heading south for the winter or taking an extended vacation? Here are essential tips to safeguard your mail and information: Contact your financial institution: Not all institutions forward bank statements, like FineMark. Ensure to inform your bank of any forwarded mail status to avoid the return of your statements. Notify mail carriers at both your …
Combating Check Fraud: Insights from Our Fraud Specialist
Combating Check Fraud: Insights from Our Fraud Specialist Check fraud poses a significant threat in today’s banking landscape, demanding vigilance from financial institutions. Our team examines every check that meets certain criteria for potential fraud, such as questionable endorsements or irregular signatures. When something is deemed suspicious, action is taking immediately to help thwart possible …
[New Features] FineMark’s Business Banking App 5.0
New App Features Available We are pleased to announce the launch of Exception Decisions for Check & ACH Positive Pay and Approvals for Wire & ACH Origination in FineMark’s Business Banking App, giving you the ability to make time-sensitive decisions while on the go. Beginning August 6, 2024, you can view the essential details for …
FineMark’s Approach to Welcoming New Business Clients
From personalized services tailored to individual needs, to the hands-on implementation and training process, FineMark prioritizes exceptional care. Discover why personalized service is crucial to us, as we strive to build meaningful and attentive relationships with all our clients, going above and beyond to ensure they feel well taken care of and supported.
Be Financially Prepared This 2024 Hurricane Season
If a hurricane is approaching your community, you will likely have little time to react. In those critical moments, your focus will be on your family’s safety. Once the threat passes, having your finances in order will be very important as you begin the recovery process. Hurricane season officially starts June 1st, so it’s important …
Go Paperless!
FineMark offers eStatements for business and personal checking, savings, money market and loan accounts. Step-by-step instructions for setting up eStatements online are below. You may also give us a call at (877) 461-5901 and we will walk you through it. Personal Online Banking Login to Personal Online Banking Click Accounts Click Statements Click Change Statement …
