Abrigo

JUNE 14, 2021

Create an effective sanctions program Considering the current economic and political environment, it is crucial that financial institutions maintain a strong sanctions compliance program (SCP). Takeaway 1 OFAC has issued new guidance on the essential components of a strong compliance program. learn more. OFAC guidance.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Advice from a former credit union BSA Officer A former compliance officer offers considerations for creating a successful and compliant AML program at your credit union. Watch webinar Takeaway 1 Recent FinCEN consent orders show that weak compliance programs are coming under more scrutiny, especially at gap institutions.

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Perficient

JANUARY 3, 2024

Additionally, these branches underwent annual on-site inspections to ensure compliance with regulations. Throughout the pandemic, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) temporarily suspended the requirement for firms to submit applications for all office locations that were opened as a result of the pandemic.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Develop an MBL program while mitigating risk Credit unions looking for alternate paths to growth in today's rising rate environment may be primed to leverage member business lending. Takeaway 3 The specific policy areas outlined below should be carefully considered by credit unions engaged in member business lending.

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Abrigo

MARCH 24, 2023

Best practices for your BSA/AML risk assessment Learn top tips for creating a risk assessment to capture your credit union's risk. You might also like this resource: "BSA/AML risk assessment checklist." READ Takeaway 1 Documentation is one of the most critical aspects of performing a risk assessment.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most-read lending & credit 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. Takeaway 2 The top lending and credit blog posts focused on the benefits of banking technology, interest rate management, and developing risk ratings.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 30, 2024

REGISTER Takeaway 1 Banking and compliance professionals rely on ThinkBIG to elevate their understanding of industry shifts and regulatory pressures. Takeaway 3 ThinkBIG conference sessions can help bank and credit union professionals earn required credits for continuing education. Don’t take our word for it, though.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Advice from a former credit union BSA Officer A former compliance officer offers considerations for creating a successful and compliant AML program at your credit union. Watch webinar Takeaway 1 Recent FinCEN consent orders show that weak compliance programs are coming under more scrutiny, especially at gap institutions.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

WATCH NOW Takeaway 1 Reduce stress and mitigate financial and compliance impacts Takeaway 2 AML employee succession plans should be “living” documents. Takeaway 3 Make sure to incorporate professional development into the plan. Consider how changes to the risk profile might alter program needs during a triggering event.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

You might also like these on-demand webinars tackling common credit risk questions. Takeaway 2 With proper planning and effective strategies, the scheduling process can be made more manageable at your financial institution. Focus on addressing the most critical issues and limit the number of exceptions to a manageable level.

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Abrigo

MAY 20, 2022

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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Abrigo

JANUARY 24, 2024

Takeaway 3 Acquisition and integration will expose your weak links. Realistically assess your organization before taking on another institution with the following questions: Does your staff have the bandwidth to manage a bigger or more complex organization?

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Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2023

Share these reports on AML activities to inform directors Reporting to the board on AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation. You might also be interested in this AML/CFT risk assessment checklist. Why regular reports matter Board reporting on AML compliance activities BSA Officers have a lot of responsibilities.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Best practices for your BSA/AML risk assessment Learn top tips for creating a risk assessment to capture your institution's risk. . Takeaway 1 Documentation is one of the most critical aspects of performing a risk assessment. Document the BSA/AML risk assessment.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

What NBFIs Should Know About Their AML Programs NBFI AML compliance requirements are top of mind in today's regulatory environment. Takeaway 3 The FinCEN Priorities specifically state that each priority applies to NBFIs in addition to traditional financial institutions. . NBFIs’ AML compliance requirements. DOWNLOAD .

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Culture of compliance is crucial to BSA/AML programs Culture of compliance within the BSA/AML framework is not new and was first introduced by FinCEN in 2014. Takeaway 2 Poor culture of compliance will result in shortcomings in a financial institution's BSA/AML program. A strong culture of compliance is crucial.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 7, 2023

Applying model risk management to CECL What's involved in CECL model validation? Learn what banks, credit unions, and others subject to CECL accounting can expect from this risk management process. Model validation is a crucial aspect of model risk management.

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Abrigo

MAY 18, 2023

You might also like this webinar, "Return to basics: Asking the right credit risk questions." Takeaway 2 Examining regulatory guidelines and matching up your current loan review process can help assess roles and procedures. What does the regulatory guidance expect on depth?

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Abrigo

MAY 9, 2022

Best Practices for Third-Party BSA/AML Assistance Collaborating with a third-party BSA/AML vendor can save time and money when it comes to sanctions compliance. Takeaway 1 Staffing issues are increasingly named in regulatory consent orders, and inadequate resources can lead to criticism during exams. Critical Responsibility.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 7, 2023

Assessing and preparing for staffing needs AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation for financial institutions. Takeaway 3 Enlisting alternative staffing resources and investing in AML software that reduces manual labor are two additional strategies to ease staffing changes.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Takeaway 2 A worsening economy increases the fundamentals of fraud, pressure, opportunity, and rationalization. Takeaway 3 The true cost of fraud is more than hard dollar losses. According to PWC , rising prices can have substantial implications on fraud risks. Regulatory risk Regulatory risk is yet another significant concern.

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Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2023

Banking reports to inform risk management and strategy These reports on capital, growth, and liquidity help financial institutions spot warning signs. They help manage and shape strategy in volatile economic and industry conditions. the Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) and the minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio).

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Abrigo

MAY 19, 2023

You might also like this webinar, "Return to basics: Asking the right credit risk questions." Takeaway 3 Consider what your financial institution can do to give junior loan reviewers experience in various aspects of banking to relieve senior staff. Let’s move on to another element of credit review systems—loan reviewer training.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

ALM & measuring short-term interest rate risk Interest rate risk is measured through two approaches. This ALM 101 post describes the earnings at risk(EAR)/income at (IAR) risk perspective (short-term risk to the income statement). Earnings at Risk. Measuring interest rate risk accurately.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Takeaway 3 Writing compelling SAR narratives and identifying PEPs is easier after reading these resource materials. . Given the demands of day-to-day duties, however, it can be challenging for BSA officers and other financial crime compliance staff to find time for training and education on fraud and money laundering.

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Abrigo

JUNE 2, 2021

Takeaway 1 The first step to BSA exam preparation is to review regulatory guidance from the FFIEC and FinCEN. Takeaway 3 BSA exam plans should include a review of the common themes and hot topics showing up in recent examination criticisms. Review Regulatory Material. Does it address a “culture of compliance”?

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Abrigo

APRIL 7, 2022

Takeaway 3 Short-term benefits are alluring, but a merger or acquisition is a long-term investment that requires careful management. In a perfect merger, both banks are compliant, risk-based, and consistent with each other’s policies and procedures. Consolidation Trends. Mergers & acquisitions are on the rise. A Good Match?

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

What to watch for in 2022 Expect these eight BSA /AML regulatory topics to see changes in 2022 and start preparing now to help your institution s tay up to date. You might also like this webinar on BSA/AML regulatory hot topics. Takeaway 1 Now is the time to create a project plan for future BSA/AML regulatory guidance .

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Takeaway 1 Strengthen your financial institution's culture of compliance through a staffing assessment. Takeaway 2 Now is the time to analyze staffing levels and the risk of losing valuable members of your team. . Small, low-risk institutions may have one compliance officer to run all compliance functions, including BSA.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

You might also like this webinar, "How to manage a high-performing construction loan portfolio." Takeaway 1 Construction loan management software dramatically increases efficiency and reduces costs. Takeaway 2 Using this type of software is a good way to mitigate risk. What is construction loan management software?

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Abrigo

MARCH 21, 2023

You might also like this video on managing interest rate risk. WATCH Takeaway 1 Earning more income and mitigating interest rate risk isn’t as simple as charging higher rates on loans and earning higher rates on the investment portfolio. Stay up to date with Abrigo advisors' ideas for managing interest rate risk.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 1, 2022

Best practices for assessing models and managing risk Sound model development, implementation, use, and validation is especially important as CECL models debut. . Takeaway 2 Even small banks or credit unions not regulated by the Federal Reserve are required to address control risks from models. Model governance overview.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Takeaway 3 Lenders will need to collect 20+ data points on each application from businesses with $5 million or less in gross annual revenue. Abrigo will add functionality to our commercial loan origination system to support upcoming compliance requirements once the final decisions have been made on the CFPB side.

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Abrigo

MARCH 11, 2022

Expert insights on 10 regulatory topics that NBFIs should consider this year Review this list of what regulators are looking for in 2022 to help your NBFI pass exams with flying colors. Takeaway 1 NBFIs are not immune to regulatory penalties, especially with examiners' increased BSA focus and the Ukraine crisis putting OFAC in the spotlight.

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Abrigo

MARCH 7, 2022

Experts weigh in on regulatory hot topics for 2022 Review these 10 insights into what regulators are looking for in 2022 to help your financial institution pass exams with flying colors. Takeaway 2 Planning ahead and informing management of expected changes will help financial institutions adapt to anticipated rules and guidance.

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Gonzobanker

JUNE 14, 2023

Cross River Bank recently found itself in hot water with the FDIC when the agency declared that the bank engaged in unsafe or unsound banking practices in relation to its compliance with fair lending laws and regulations, specifically the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Truth-in-Lending Act. But fear not, compliance-conscious compadres.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Fortify your credit risk management framework How to prepare your organization for scrutiny of its credit risk management practices during your next exam or review. . You might also like this whitepaper, "Stress Testing: Managing Capital Levels and Credit Risk." keep me informed. Know your limits.

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