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The true cost of fraud

Abrigo

While some of the recent trending fraud schemes are not new, they have been transformed to prey on communities already dealing with unprecedented times. According to PWC , rising prices can have substantial implications on fraud risks. The downturn in the economy has undoubtedly affected fraud statistics as well.

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How can bank boards respond to increased regulatory scrutiny?

Abrigo

While the larger banks are receiving the bulk of attention, boards at smaller, community banks are realizing that they’re not immune to this heightened attention. Lynn McKenzie and Edmund Green of KMPG recently contributed an article to Bank Director on how boards can challenge their banks’ management on risk.

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Five Challenges to Your Bank of the Future and Ideas to Overcome Them

Jeff For Banks

I recently mentioned to a community bank management team that community financial institutions are slower to close branches because their decision making goes beyond the spreadsheet and market potential. Community bankers know the town mayor, and key business leaders. We over-invest in under-performing branches.