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5 reasons your financial institution should attend the ThinkBIG 2024 conference

Abrigo

The ThinkBIG 2024 conference is June 3-6 in Phoenix, Arizona, and with 99% of last year’s attendees saying they would recommend the conference to others, Abrigo expects another large crowd. The 2024 ThinkBIG conference offers two conference tracks along with larger general sessions that will set financial institutions up for success.

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Top 6 Trends for the Banking Industry in 2024

Perficient

This blog was co-authored by Perficient’s Chief Strategist and banking expert: Scott Albahary A slowing global economy, coupled with a divergent economic landscape, poses challenges for the banking industry in 2024. Facilitation of embedded lending while ensuring compliance: Embedded finance initiatives must adhere to regulatory requirements.

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How to Lend More to Small Businesses

Gonzobanker

The problem is even worse in 2024. Minority small business owners need ‘fair and accessible’ lending. When amending Regulation B of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the CFPB wrote: “There is limited data on small businesses’ access to credit. Sounds great, right? But what is it? To the U.S.

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The CFPB section 1071 effective date

Abrigo

1, 2024, and report for the first time by June 1, 2025. Final rule Effective dates & compliance dates for rule 1071 As they do with any new requirement, financial institutions want to know when the CFPB 1071 rule is effective and when they must begin collecting and reporting data on their small business lending activities.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. Innovations in AI, alternative lending platforms, personalized experiences, and sustainable lending practices are just a few of the areas set to redefine the industry.

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CRE risk management: Identify and manage concentration risk

Abrigo

Find commercial real estate risks in the loan portfolio Sound risk management practices in commercial real estate lending help lenders manage CRE credit losses and protect the portfolio's profitability. In AGC’s 2024 outlook report , 64% of contractors named rising interest rates and financing costs as one of their biggest concerns.

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Change management in banks and credit unions: A key to success

Abrigo

Why change management is vital for banks and credit unions Regulators promote change management to manage risk, but banks and credit unions can also achieve important benefits when they manage change. This article describes recent comments by financial regulators about managing change.