Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In this blog post, we will delve into the strategies and policies credit unions can adopt to ensure the success and profitability of their MBL programs. A measured approach allows management to incrementally assemble the resources and expertise to implement a comprehensive program without subjecting the credit union to unnecessary risks.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Key Takeaways Risk management practices were on the minds of bankers in 2019 Some of the most popular blog posts of 2019 were about stress testing and CECL. Risk management practices were in the spotlight in 2019. Asset/Liability Management by the Numbers: How Are FIs Approaching ALM Models? get started.

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Abrigo

JULY 25, 2017

In a recent Sageworks webinar Robert Ashbaugh, senior risk management consultant at Sageworks, discusses High Volatility Commercial Real Estate (HVCRE) lending best practices. These caps were 100% of capital for construction loans, and 300% for all investor CRE. How did we get here? What are HVCRE loans?

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Abrigo

AUGUST 16, 2016

Greater than 81% of the 595 bankers who replied said that they expect the largest impact will be seen in the capital reserve levels, disclosure criteria and the involvement in the calculation across departments within the institution. For more information or to register, visit the Risk Management Summit webpage.

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Perficient

MAY 27, 2022

However, in this blog, we will discuss the regulatory landscape surrounding cryptocurrency from an asset manager or fund manager perspective. New York’s BitLicense requirement therefore applies to investment managers who issue digital coins or otherwise act as an exchange platform regardless of where the buyers are located.

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Abrigo

JULY 19, 2016

The 2016 Risk Management Summit features experts from the American Bankers Association, CliftonLarsonAllen, Crowe Horwath, Grant Thornton, KPMG, and Promontory Financial Group, among others. This September, Tom will deliver an address full of energy, humor and wisdom to help guide leaders on how to fully capitalize on times of change.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

In the past, the NCUA had very specific criteria and limits for underwriting,” said Elizabeth Williams, managing director of portfolio review and consulting firm CEIS Review Inc. Now they want to remove many of the specific requirements and let each credit union define its own acceptable risk appetite.

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Abrigo

JULY 1, 2015

A segmentation strategy, though, is a great place to start to nail down an effective and efficient process – not only will it serve a substantial purpose for the ALLL, but also as a larger risk management tool. Borrowers in a segment generally exhibit similar financial characteristics such as capital sources and/or repayment sources.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Blog posts to help your asset/liability management (ALM) staff strategize for the future These ALM posts were the most popular in 2022. Our top ten blogs were created by Abrigo's team, which includes former bankers, regulators, and industry experts. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? For rookies and experts.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 10, 2023

How industry analysis can improve your credit risk management Understanding your customers' businesses leads to better loan pricing, structure, and risk management. You might also like this webinar series, "Tackling common credit risk questions during challenging times." Get more credit risk best practices.

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Abrigo

MAY 2, 2024

In this blog, we will explore best practices and strategies for small business lending. By the end of this blog, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of how to optimize small business lending within your financial institution. This structure ensures that the lending process is efficient and follows a standardized approach.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 5, 2020

Now, banks and credit unions must determine how to safely and effectively manage risk in the portfolio while also driving growth at their institution. Therefore, it’s essential that the credit memo captures the complete picture of the borrower to ensure proper risk management. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Learn More.

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Abrigo

APRIL 15, 2022

ALM & Measuring Liquidity Risk at Banks and Credit Unions Regulatory agencies expect financial institutions to manage liquidity risk using processes and systems commensurate with the complexity, risk profile, and scope of operations. ALM 101: Introduction to Asset/Liability Management. Defining Liquidity.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 11, 2022

Asset/liability management basics In part 1 of this "Introduction to ALM" blog series, learn the goals of asset/liability management and how it can help financial institutions. You might also like this webinar, "ALM Basics: Best Practices in Measuring, Monitoring, and Controlling Interest Rate Risk" WATCH.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Learn how to tap your data to generate management insights. The following steps can help narrow it down and focus your goals: Send out a simple, future-oriented survey to the board and executive management (read on for sample questions) to determine strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to your financial institution.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Stress Testing | 7 minute read Key Takeaways Stress testing is an important component of sound risk management. Top down and bottom up analysis can inform capital assessments. Stress testing provides banks and credit unions with a unique opportunity to better manage their institution’s financial performance. .

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Abrigo

JUNE 11, 2021

Measuring Interest Rate Risk Can Vary by Institution Interest rate risk measurement plays a key role in ensuring an institution's safety and soundness. Would you like other articles on asset/liability management in your inbox? FDIC) noted in its 2021 Risk Review.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 24, 2024

The rapidly increasing interest rates in 2023 led to publicly traded banks with more than $20 billion in assets having tangible common equity ratios (adjusted for fair value adjustments on held-to-maturity instruments such as loans) of less than 3% as of September 30, 2023, according to S&P Capital IQ. Should we panic?

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Abrigo

APRIL 12, 2016

The FDIC is offering a fresh take on how a bank’s board of directors should understand and manage risk. Prudent oversight is rooted in the directors sending a clear message to staff that they value a strong risk management culture that includes a strong ethical culture,” the FDIC said. Evaluating risk management.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 28, 2016

The following is an excerpt from the Sageworks whitepaper "Optimizing Capital: Challenges and Opportunities for Financial Institutions". At the same time, top executives and managers at banks and credit unions know that customers cannot be served well if the financial institution is struggling to survive. They may include: 1.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Having dashboards or banking management reports that show the lending pipeline, pricing trends, emerging risks, workflow bottlenecks, and other factors affecting loan growth can help a bank or credit union stay on top of and adapt quickly to trends. The institution can more easily capitalize on opportunities and avoid unnecessary risk.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

Whether it’s part of a CECL preparedness conversation or part of a more proactive approach to risk management under existing regulatory expectations, the topic of “loan-level data” has repeatedly come up since the 2012 proposal from the FASB. Better portfolio reporting to understand risk.

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Abrigo

MARCH 6, 2015

Yesterday the Federal Reserve announced how “the big banks” fared on their annual stress tests (The Wall Street Journal’s Briefly blog offers what to know and what is relevant about the exams). During examination time, regulators are increasingly looking at a bank’s stress testing processes and resulting capital plans.

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Abrigo

MARCH 21, 2024

It clarifies the combined entity's pro forma capitalization and value proposition, ensuring the merger aligns with strategic goals. A thorough understanding of the to-be-acquired credit union’s enterprise value guides credit unions in making well-informed merger decisions.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 30, 2022

Retention strategies like matching rates or terms and proactively managing customers can effectively keep customers at your institution, and, in some cases, help to grow their commercial loans with you. Risk management. Keys to mitigating risk. Lending & Credit Risk. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Takeaway 3 Many FIs will price-compare vendors, but neglect to consider potential hidden costs , especially when managing multiple vendors. The foundation of a solid culture of innovation should begin with the financial institution’s senior management. Having a cohesive vision from the top down is critical to a culture of innovation.

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FICO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Addressing Portfolio Risk in Economic Uncertainty: Part 1 (2022). This four-part series looks at embedding portfolio risk resilience into decisions across the credit lifecycle through targeted application of the FICO ® Resilience Index. risk that only manifests during periods of economic stress) more precisely. FICO Admin.

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Abrigo

MARCH 16, 2016

Risk ratings form the basis for broader risk management including setting the reserve, stress testing , capital and strategic planning. Once determined, they allow lenders to determine how and how often to review and analyze the relationship.

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Celent Banking

JUNE 6, 2017

Many now serve as strategic advisors across their organizations, taking on diverse responsibilities such as long-term borrowing, investing, payments strategy and execution, and counterparty risk analysis and enterprise risk management. The post The Expanding Role of the Corporate Treasury appeared first on Banking Blog.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 8, 2021

Takeaway 3 Timely risk ratings and a written review policy are critical components of effective loan review and credit review. This article is substantially updated from a 2013 blog post. Reviewing lending staff’s risk ratings. In many ways, they also provided more general guidance to financial institutions.

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Abrigo

MARCH 23, 2015

Consequently, interagency guidance on CRE concentration risk management , released in 2006, helps institutions pursue CRE lending with safety and soundness. Diversifying by loan quality can also strengthen portfolio segmentation, where banks can gain deeper understanding of the risks inherent in their portfolios.

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Abrigo

APRIL 9, 2015

If bankers know where vulnerabilities exist, they can use stress test results to allocate capital and make more effective risk management decisions. Here are two examples: • Set appropriate capital reserves in preparation for potential adverse scenarios. Blog Bank Credit Union'

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 6, 2017

During a Sageworks webinar on HVCRE risk management Rob Ashbaugh, senior risk management consultant at Sageworks, explained that clarifications on some of the murkier aspects of the HVCRE (high volatility commercial real estate) rule were anticipated by the industry.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most-read portfolio risk blogs in 2023 Probability of default, CECL model validation, and stress testing were among Abrigo's top blogs on ALM, CECL, and portfolio risk this year. You might also like this webinar, "Unraveling risk rating: Making sense of your best early warning tool."

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

In Abrigo’s 2020 Business Lending Readiness Survey , conducted in late Q4 2019, community financial institutions revealed numerous ineffective, poorly automated areas within their banks or credit unions, including manual data entry, re-keying customer information numerous times, and using Excel spreadsheets to manage the borrower pipeline.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Earlier this month, as Congress came back in session, the political news site TheHill.com covered the issue of pending policies on CUs, with an op-ed titled, “ Congress: ‘Measure twice, cut once’ on proposed risk-based capital rule.” This could mean significant increases in capital for many credit unions.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 2, 2021

But this year, only 15% described core deposit growth as a “very important” risk. The challenge with the influx of capital is that most financial institutions don’t know how much of the money at their institutions will hang around – or for how long. Lending & Credit Risk. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Asset/Liability.

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