PYMNTS

MARCH 27, 2019

While regulators had transparency and financial security in mind when introducing more stringent requirements for banks following the global financial crisis, financial institutions faced a sudden surge in the burden compliance. The Key To Compliance Is Data.

Compliance 116

Compliance Data Regulation Analytics 116

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It's about ensuring that every aspect of your lending operation is optimized for efficiency and effectiveness. Whether it's at the start of a year or some other time, focusing on these key areas will help you fine-tune your operations and set your financial institution up for success in the year ahead. Prepare for your next exam.

Training 195

Training Risk Management Analysis Policies 195

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It also recommends including projections related to loan pricing, operating expenses, and delinquency. In developing an appropriate strategy , credit unions should analyze the various plausible approaches they may take given their personnel, operational, and financial resources. How robust is your compliance program?

Lending 221

Lending How To Risk Management Policies 221

Abrigo

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Cybercrime, sanctions compliance, and cryptocurrency troubles are bound to be trends for anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) and fraud professionals to track in the coming months. Those read most often in the past year include several that offer practical advice for operating AML and fraud programs.

Fraud 195

Fraud Training Compliance Regulation 195

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

The problem is that certain technologies struggle to gain traction within fleet operations. According to Sid Nair, senior director of transport and compliance at Teletrac Navman, fleet managers appear to be adopting technologies like ELDs merely to maintain compliance.

Compliance 139

Compliance Industry Technology Data 139

Cisco

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It is an update to the 2004 Operations book, and links the different processes of Architecture, Infrastructure, and Operations (AIO) into a cohesive framework for auditors to assess. In this booklet the FFIEC discusses the principles and practices for IT and operations, as well as processes for addressing risk respective to IT systems.

Operations 118

Operations Software Risk Management Management 118

Abrigo

JANUARY 24, 2024

The FDIC bid process is highly confidential and typically operates within a short window before the FDIC officially closes a bank and declares a successful acquirer. For example, adopting the current expected credit loss standard (CECL) required a well-planned strategy and ample time dedicated to the operational and technical transition.

FDIC 195

FDIC Regulation Strategy Data 195

CFPB Monitor

JUNE 30, 2022

Of special note, the OCC also believes compliance risk is “heightened” for Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) compliance because of world events and compliance staffing concerns. BSA/AML Compliance Risks. Cybersecurity Risks.

Compliance 78

Compliance Fraud Technology Operations 78

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2018

With retailers struggling to get compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard , qualified security assessors are going to be in more demand and can offer tokenization as one way of achieving compliance. That’s according to TokenEx , which recently hosted a webinar to help retailers better understand tokenization.

Retail 194

Retail Report Compliance Security 194

PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2018

The more bots make their way into the accounting department, the more concerns arise about jobs, compliance, trust and other industry-unknowns. The effort is, in part, to enhance Alan’s existing capabilities, which include data aggregation and analysis, vendor onboarding, and answering supplier payment questions.

Compliance 110

Compliance Regulation Tools Industry 110

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Financial services providers that slack on regulatory compliance and fail to safeguard their operations against money laundering, terrorist financing and other criminal activities may face damaged reputations and significant fines. billion — 91 percent — of those penalties, while European regulators demanded $1.7 million. .

Fraud 189

Fraud Fintech Compliance Regulation 189

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Often, those alerts mostly likely are routed to the operations area of the financial institution. The operations area should communicate with the BSA/AML area if this function is failing. ACH warnings/exceptions matter. Don’t ignore warnings and exceptions generated from the ACH system. Raise your hand about ACH risks.

Fraud 221

Fraud Training System Trends 221

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Payments is already a highly regulated and complex space, but when it comes to moving money for Global Citizens , the rules that govern these kinds of payments are well beyond just the basics. If there are licenses required, Butterfield suggested investing in practical legal advice and potentially working with locally situated regulators.

Compliance 100

Compliance Payments Regulation Security 100

Abrigo

APRIL 7, 2022

Today’s financial marketplace is challenged by increasing regulation, high expectations for fast and mobile financial services, and new fintech companies joining the already competitive arena. If your institutions are a good match, the financial analysis of an acquisition is usually straightforward. Consolidation Trends. Get organized.

Compliance 195

Compliance Policies Fraud Analysis 195

Insights on Business

MARCH 5, 2019

Reducing costs but appeasing regulators seems like an oxymoron, yet, many AML compliance and operations leaders are being asked to do just that. The question is, how to do this, while keeping the regulators happy? Even better, regulators have recently begun encouraging the application of these techniques.

Regulation 70

Regulation Compliance Analysis Innovation 70

PYMNTS

MARCH 18, 2019

As such, the regulators and FIs seeking to crack down on these activities have their work cut out for them. . FIs that fail to catch illicit activities miss opportunities to hamstring such operations and unwittingly help fund them. banks increasing their AML compliance staffing tenfold between 2012 and 2017, according to one report.

Compliance 181

Compliance Regulation Chicago Tools 181

Abrigo

MAY 19, 2023

In addition, they should be familiar with pertinent laws and regulations affecting credit and lending activities. Some banks have enough critical mass to rotate junior teammates from credit analysis to workout to loan review for 6-month exposures to each of these areas before sending them on to lending assignments.

Training 195

Training Lending Risk Management Guidelines 195

Perficient

MARCH 8, 2023

The reason for this is that remediation programs can be a complex and challenging process that requires significant time and attention from legal, operations, front, middle, and back offices to determine what went wrong and how the “harm” occurred in the first place.

Analysis 275

Analysis Resources Policies Strategy 275

Abrigo

AUGUST 1, 2022

Takeaway 2 Even small banks or credit unions not regulated by the Federal Reserve are required to address control risks from models. As financial regulators have noted , this oversight is important because of the "possible adverse consequences (including financial loss) of decisions based on models that are incorrect or misused.”

Risk Management 195

Risk Management Management Regulation Analysis 195

Insights on Business

JUNE 20, 2018

In today’s global marketplace, financial services firms must grapple with competition, increasing regulation and market volatility while also maintaining profitability and growth in a world disrupted by emerging technologies and fintechs. The new advances in our portfolio include: Next-Gen Governance, Risk, and Compliance. OpenPages 8.0

Regulation 70

Regulation Compliance Analytics System 70

PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2018

is only weeks away from bringing its Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules into effect, and corporates are ill-prepared for the data security requirements, according to new research. Seventy-one percent said they are aware noncompliance could be detrimental to their companies’ international operations. Businesses in the U.K.

Data 148

Data Compliance Survey Regulation 148

Abrigo

JULY 7, 2021

Key points in this article include: Risks exist in states where canabis is illegal > LEARN MORE Ensuring compliance when not servicing CRBs > LEARN MORE Determine your tier of acceptance > LEARN MORE Banking hemp vs. marijuana vs. CBD > LEARN MORE The gray area of banking CBD > LEARN MORE.

Compliance 195

Compliance Operations Regulation United States 195

PYMNTS

APRIL 29, 2019

In a press release , Citi said it teamed up with EY and SAS to create the scoring engine, which aims to streamline the time it takes to review high volumes of trade transactions while also ensuring regulatory compliance. The goal is to help the bank focus on trade activities that need to be examined as part of its escalation process.

Analytics 123

Analytics Compliance Innovation Operations 123

Abrigo

JUNE 19, 2022

Takeaway 1 The ELE tool for CECL from the Fed is aimed at reducing the operational burden of implementation ahead of the 2023 deadline. . And while regulators said some institutions would find the ELE tool useful for CECL, they acknowledged it did not represent a preferred method of regulators or a “safe harbor” method for GAAP compliance.

Tools 195

Tools Regulation Data Resources 195

CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The CFPB recently issued a final rule that amends the Regulation Z ability to repay/qualified mortgage rule by extending the sunset date for the qualified mortgage (QM) based on a loan meeting certain product requirements and being eligible for sale to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. The QM often is referred to as the “GSE Patch.”

Compliance 97

Compliance Regulation System Analysis 97

PYMNTS

JUNE 5, 2020

FIs and their regulators are clinging to that vision even as they work to answer complicated questions brought about by the virus surrounding online payments, security and data privacy. Regulators are addressing what data can be shared compliantly under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), for example. EU and U.K.

Regulation 131

Regulation Data Online Regional 131

Abrigo

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Takeaway 3 Utilize regulatory guidance to understand regulators' expectations, which are likely to include consistent stress testing. They are having to outsource a lot and increase their operating expenses without any offsetting revenue and while dealing with supply chain issues.” Get to know regulator expectations and priorities.

Risk Management 195

Risk Management Management Policies Lending 195

PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2018

No, not just in homeownership, but in business, too – and especially when it comes to upstart FinTech firms grappling with an ever-onerous compliance landscape. In the world of transaction monitoring for compliance, the spreadsheet becomes the all in all: a ledger, analytics, tracking, case management and auditing tool. Build vs. buy.

Fintech 102

Fintech Compliance Resources Tools 102

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

The OCC Comptroller’s Handbook on CRE lending is careful to point out that CRE lending brings a unique take on other common lending risks, such as credit, interest rate, liquidity, operational, compliance, strategic and reputational risks. In fact, software solutions are often key to both profitability and regulatory approval.

Community Bank 150

Community Bank Handbook Lending Risk Management 150

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The compliance burden of a legal marijuana business having to manage regulations that vary by state, and between the state and federal level, has created a banking conundrum for a market forced to rely heavily on cash. But the compliance challenges associated with this market are not easily (or quickly) addressed.

Company 109

Company Compliance Payments Taxes 109

CFPB Monitor

JUNE 14, 2022

The NAL provided that while it remained in effect, the Bureau would not make supervisory findings or bring a supervisory or enforcement action against Upstart under (1) the ECOA or Regulation B for discriminating against an applicant on a prohibited basis or for discouraging an applicant on a prohibited basis, or (2) the Bureau’s UDAAP authority.

Innovation 148

Innovation Analysis Resources Compliance 148

CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Earlier this week, the CFPB issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding an assessment of the significant amendments to the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act rules, known as Regulation C, adopted in October 2015 and subsequently revised in several additional rulemakings (the “HMDA Rule”).

Compliance 78

Compliance Data Lending Operations 78

PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2019

payroll processing company Payescape , said this area of the back office may have a larger influence on how accountants operate than some may believe. That’s particularly true when it comes to compliance and data security. The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a prime example, said Jones. In the U.K.,

Innovation 154

Innovation Compliance Technology Resources 154

FICO

JULY 13, 2020

Two months ago, I posted about why it is important for collections operations to adopt a forward-looking approach to debt management – basically the importance of having a clear and compelling vision. New guidelines from the FCA that call for operational resilience in collections reinforce this point. The Expectation for Resilience.

Meeting 52

Meeting Operations Customer Experience Technology 52

PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2019

The FSB announced Friday the findings of its analysis of Basel III regulations on the small business lending space. Some regulators aimed to mitigate that impact. As such, the FSB said it does not expect to introduce any new industry regulations. billion short of Basel III capital requirements as of last year.

Lending 100

Lending Capital Regulation Survey 100

Abrigo

MAY 19, 2017

Uniform methodology Using an automated software for internal credit analysis and loan review not only creates a standardized process, it makes calculations for global cash flow easy to audit and document, which paves the way to easier examinations.

Lending 150

Lending Analysis Knowledge Base System 150

CFPB Monitor

JULY 5, 2022

through the CFPB’s Compliance Assistance Sandbox (CAS) Policy. a)(14) of Regulation Z, and that Payactiv therefore had a safe harbor from liability under the TILA and Regulation Z in connection with the specified EWA program. The CFPB has issued an order terminating the approval order issued in December 2020 to Payactiv, Inc.

Regulation 78

Regulation Policies Innovation Analysis 78