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AFP 2014

Celent Banking

It was interesting that the AFP decided to hold its conference in Washington – the first time it has been held in AFP’s hometown – during the run-up to the 2014 mid-term elections, and it was clear that the town was abuzz in activity as Election Day came near.

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How the OCC risk governance framework applies to community banks

Abrigo

In September, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published final guidelines designed to “strengthen the governance and risk management practices of large financial institutions.” 10, 2014 effective date. Assess risk management structures.

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April 2014: A Busy Month for Fraud Alerts!

Jack Henry

One such attack by the group Unlimited Operations was able to net over $40 million. Most of the expectations outlined in these alerts should already be a part of your current risk based processes. However, it is important to not let these alerts become background noise.

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Lessons From Brexit: FX Risk and Managing Funds Overseas

PYMNTS

If there is a lesson for American businesses to learn from Brexit, it’s this: if a business has operations overseas, it needs to be attuned to the ebbs and flows of the FX market — or risk losing profits. voted “yes.”. market were performed by automated systems rather than human traders.

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OCC warns against lax auto loan standards

Abrigo

percent of banks reported stronger demand for auto loans in Q4 of 2014, up from 18.8 Credit union auto loan portfolios reached $225 billion as of the end of Q3 2014, according to Sageworks Bank Information. These changes were first reported in the OCC’s Semiannual Risk Perspective for Fall 2014.

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OCC outlines risk plan as Northeastern loan growth doubles

Abrigo

• Board risk parameters, adequacy of staffing, succession planning and audit. Asset and Liability Management: Asset and liability risk management was deemed a concern as continued low interest rates and pressure on traditional earnings sources cause many banks to increase long-term asset holdings.

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LendingPoint Unveils Retail Financing Platform

PYMNTS

LendingPoint Merchant Solutions combines LoanHero’s merchant onboarding, program management and reporting technology with LendingPoint’s credit underwriting, risk management and customer service expertise. Since its founding in 2014, LendingPoint has issued nearly $500 million in consumer loans to more than 70,000 borrowers.

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