South State Correspondent

MAY 7, 2024

On April 26, 2024, Republic First Bank (DBA Republic Bank) was seized by state regulators and the long running bank drama came to an end. Instead, our industry must insist that bank risk managers be held to a higher standard that includes using modern, simple, and inexpensive risk mitigation models and techniques.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Practical tips for conducting effective strategic planning meetings Financial institutions' strategic plans should be cohesive, focused, and have buy-in from stakeholders. Start with a survey and pre-planning meetings. Have your board meetings and strategic planning sessions become predictable? Explore Abrigo Connect.

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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. Read for a review of methods FIs use to measure short-term risk. Learn more.

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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.

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Abrigo

MAY 19, 2023

Takeaway 2 There are many qualifications that a loan reviewer should have in order to meet the frequency, scope, and depth of their work. So, what kind of qualifications should a loan reviewer have in order to meet the frequency, scope, and depth of reviews?

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 30, 2024

An inverted yield curve, continued bank failures, and the desire to manage risk and offer clients higher service are all factors that are driving more community banks to adopt a loan hedge program. Eliminate Interest Rate Risk: Eliminate margin compression when interest rates rise.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 30, 2024

An inverted yield curve, continued bank failures, and the desire to manage risk and offer clients higher service are all factors that are driving more community banks to adopt a loan hedge program. Eliminate Interest Rate Risk: Eliminate margin compression when interest rates rise.

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Abrigo

JUNE 7, 2021

Takeaway 1 The pandemic has shown that financial institutions deal with a variety of risks that can impact cash flow and capital. . Takeaway 2 Using the same credit risk assumptions in ALM and the allowance ensures a consistent enterprise approach to risk. Which risks does ALM address? recovery to date.

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Bobsguide

MARCH 17, 2022

Profile Software , an international financial solutions provider, announced today the enrichment of RiskAvert with new capabilities like the introduction of the NPE Prudential Backstop and the Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (IRRBB) modules.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 11, 2022

The series, "ALM 101: Introduction to Asset/Liability Management," will explore topics like capital planning , interest rate risk, and others that highlight how ALM is an ongoing, useful process for banks and credit unions rather than simply a “check the box” report required by regulators.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

The better prepared, the less likely they are to run afoul of the continually shifting regulations. Regulators and industry consultants agree that community banks are generally doing a great job handling their regulatory oversight and requirements. Be aware of existing or emerging risk concerns.

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Abrigo

APRIL 15, 2022

Liquidity: capacity to meet obligations at a reasonable cost. Takeaway 1 Liquidity is the capacity to meet cash and collateral obligations readily at a reasonable cost. Liquidity is defined as the capacity to meet cash and collateral obligations readily at a reasonable cost. “At This is the fourth post in a series. .

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Insights on Business

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Regulations such as the second payment services directive (PSD2) and the Open Banking project spearheaded by the UK’s Competition and Market Authority (CMA) are driving disruption in the banking value chain. There’s a new normal in financial services. At IBM, we believe that renovation is the right option.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

He said that in his own state of Washington, state regulators have been looking at those issues for some time to determine the possibility of some sort of reciprocity or sharing of information. “It The pilot being run with those initial seven states will provide some answers for how state regulators can streamline the process.

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NCR

MARCH 1, 2016

As a result of the recession and market volatility, there has been a concerted effort in recent years throughout the banking industry to focus on a holistic approach to an institution’s overall risk management in order to achieve and sustain stability. Compliance Risk – The banking industry is highly regulated.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2019

central bank, is getting a bit worried about sharing some of the financial infrastructure with tech upstarts such as OnDeck Capital and Kabbage , a sense of caution that the newswire said puts the bank “at odds with other regulators looking to bring [those firms] into the fold.”. Reuters reported early Monday (Jan.

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Bobsguide

MARCH 24, 2022

Finastra and CloudMargin Collateral Management as a Service offering accelerates compliance with UMR regulation. Our partnership with Finastra makes it easy for firms using Finastra’s core treasury and capital markets solutions to submit their data to CloudMargin and quickly comply with the new requirements.”. Paddington.

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Gonzobanker

JULY 10, 2020

Regardless of their viewpoints on capital recovery, now is the time for banking leaders to reevaluate their planning strategies. In a recent Fortune survey, 55% of corporate executives said they expect to return to 2019 capital spending levels sometime in 2021. What businesses need capital in the interim? Risk Management.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

First established in 2017 through LGB Corporate Finance , the MTN program offers loans to institutional, wealth management and private investors. The funds raised will be used to meet SMB loan demand and provide the flexibility for the division to finance additional products and acquisitions.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Many would point to imprudent lending standards as a leading cause of the financial crisis of 2008, and in turn, financial institution regulators have since bolstered lending standards and capital thresholds as a preventive measure against a similar crisis.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Many financial institutions that were already on the path of digitalization have continued expanding their digital offerings to meet the needs of their customers and members. For banks and credit unions, this often means a deep understanding of regulations and compliance and adhering to the institution's risk management standards.

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Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2015

In a recent Forbes article, Frank Sorrentino, Chairman and CEO of ConnectOne Bank, offered his take on how financial institutions should flip their mindset on regulators and examinations. Stress testing is one such area where many smaller banks are feeling the weight of regulation.

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Abrigo

APRIL 12, 2016

“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. Risk management culture What exactly is a risk management culture? Evaluating risk management.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Additionally, the human capital investment—in terms of both hiring fraud prevention experts and training existing staff—represents a significant operational expense. Failure to meet these standards can result in regulatory sanctions, fines, and a mandate for expensive corrective measures. financial s ystem.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

For this and other reasons, now is a good time to review and refresh articles, bylaws and committee charters to ensure resilience and bolster risk management. But if they see it as a risk management tool, it’s a game changer. By Susan Springer.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2020

Equiniti Eyes APIs for Risk Management. Equiniti Group recently revealed its adoption of Codat’s accounting integration API for its Equiniti Riskfactor solution, a tie-up that will see Equiniti’s risk management operations embrace API technology to promote automatic data sharing from small businesses.

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Abrigo

APRIL 1, 2015

A recent Wall Street Journal article by Victoria McGrane and Jon Hilsenrath highlighted how the nation’s regulators are increasingly questioning and turning their focus toward bank boards. These smaller banks have also seen new, and more frequent, attention from regulators. How complex is the bank’s operating model?

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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

AUGUST 30, 2022

Finally, ask if the loan as priced will meet your institution’s target ROA or ROE expectation. Risk management. Keys to mitigating risk. Any financial institution looking to grow the commercial loan portfolio should keep in mind that proper credit risk management remains critical. Credit Risk Management.

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Fintech Labs Insights

MAY 18, 2016

What does the world need with another robo-advisor, the founders of Scalable Capital , a Munich-based automated investment platform, asked from the Finovate stage in London earlier this year? Give average investors the same level of risk management as wealthier investors and watch the investment returns for individual investors improve.

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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2015

There are more than 6,000 banks and thrifts under $10 billion in assets and they are often less equipped to deal with complexities brought by additional regulations. He commented that regulations are likely to generate at least somewhat of a burden, but many provide public benefits that offset any burden imposed on community banks.

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South State Correspondent

AUGUST 21, 2022

Eliminate Interest Rate Risk: Eliminate margin compression when interest rates rise. Meet Competitive Pressures: National and larger regional banks are specifically targeting better borrowers for seven, ten, or 20-year fixed-rate loans. This capital ratio is used to assess the possible riskiness of a hedge provider.

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Insights on Business

MARCH 4, 2019

It seems like just yesterday when complying with regulation was the end goal in itself. The bulk of these efforts were focused on simply churning out reports to keep regulators happy. Whether financial institutions and their risk systems are ready or not, those days of simple reporting are behind us.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 9, 2020

On October 29, 2020, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued a letter to all depositories and non-depositories regulated by them regarding climate change and financial risks. In her letter , Linda Lacewell, the DFS superintendent, said she expected regulated depositories under DFS supervision to: 1.

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PYMNTS

JULY 4, 2018

In addition, the company plans to expand its workforce in order to meet demand for solutions that combat money laundering and financial crimes. Those included the proliferation of fraud rings, regulatory pressures increasing on banks and the need for banks to address the issue of de-risking under anti-money laundering regulations.

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Celent Banking

MARCH 30, 2016

As I prepared for the webinar, I thought back to my first exposure to commercial lending when I worked for a large regional bank and I recalled the 4C’s of commercial lending from credit training: character, capacity, capital and collateral. Cost of compliance.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

It’s been nearly a decade since the financial crisis exposed how a weak risk management framework and lack of governance can almost permanently debilitate even one of the strongest capital markets. The volume of regulation has created more surface area for compliance gaps. Key takeaways. The next phase of regtech.

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