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Model Risk Management: Regulatory Priorities and Best Practices

Abrigo

Meet Model Risk Management Expectations Updates to the FDIC Risk Management Manual should steer institutions toward a model that manages risk and drives growth. Takeaway 1 Aside from meeting examiner expectations, proper model risk management can protect your institution from unnecessary risk. .

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Avoiding AML compliance penalties – Tips from a former regulator

Abrigo

Understanding AML compliance and regulatory expectations. AML compliance is not for the faint of heart. Takeaway 1 Understand the risks associated with your customers beyond the surface level. Takeaway 2 Identify concentrations of risk and try to level out potential clusters. Here are a few tips to help along the way.

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Interest rate risk management in a rising rate environment

Abrigo

If an institution wasn’t fully prepared, however, it can nevertheless meet its goals using tailored asset/liability management (ALM) strategies. There are typically two schools of thought around regulatory compliance among financial institutions and their leaders. Have an ALM model validation completed with the goal of strategic gains.

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Podcast: A Risk Manager Moves Into the Corner Office

ABA Community Banking

As one of the country's generation of young bank CEOs, and one whose professional background is in risk management and regulatory compliance, Clayton Legear shares his unique outlook in the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast.

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Federal Reserve Issues Supervisory Letter on Crypto Activities for Banks

Perficient

To counteract and minimize such risks, the Fed’s Supervisory Letter required that prior to engaging in any crypto-asset-related activity, a supervised banking organization must first ensure such activity is legally permissible and determine whether any filings are required under applicable federal or state laws. Financial risk.

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IBM again a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Integrated Risk Management

Insights on Business

When IBM acquired OpenPages in 2010, it was widely recognized as a pioneer and market leader in governance, risk and compliance software. Since the acquisition in 2010, IBM has continued to drive innovation and leadership in risk and compliance and industry leaders have taken note. IBM RegTech Innovations.

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Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer

Abrigo

AML Compliance Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer Hiring a Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer for a financial institution involves looking for a unique experience level and skillset that ensures compliance with the BSA and related regulations. This includes training staff on BSA/AML policies and fostering a culture of compliance.

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