Abrigo

JUNE 8, 2017

To provide bank management and the board with an objective assessment of credit quality and ongoing portfolio management 3. To serve as a critical component of a comprehensive, enterprise-wide, risk management practice 4. The beginning of all risk in the portfolio is with loan origination.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 11, 2014

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.” While the final guidance clearly applies to larger financial institutions, community banks should still take note.

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Abrigo

JULY 25, 2017

In a recent Sageworks webinar Robert Ashbaugh, senior risk management consultant at Sageworks, discusses High Volatility Commercial Real Estate (HVCRE) lending best practices. How did we get here? Ashbaugh’s presentation begins with a quick summary of why regulators care about HVCRE.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 8, 2014

This article is the first in a two-part series on top concerns and growth strategies of community banks. Risk management. These are all phrases that resonate with community bankers. Community bankers are not keeping these concerns to themselves. Managing Risk. Risk analysis. Loan growth.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This blog was co-authored by Perficient Risk and Regulatory CoE Member: Alicia Lawrence Perficient’s Risk and Regulatory Center of Excellence (CoE) remains at the forefront of evolving financial rules and regulations, ensuring readiness to tackle emerging challenges and safeguard financial institutions and its customers.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This blog was co-authored by Perficient Risk and Regulatory CoE Member: Alicia Lawrence The announcement of significant amendments to the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) regulations on December 1, 2023, represents a pivotal moment for entities operating within New York’s financial sector.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 10, 2022

However, over the years, there has been considerable debate at community banks on how to implement the principles of FTP to various balance sheet accounts like loans and deposits. In this blog, we would like to explain the building blocks of FTP and how FTP can help community banks price loans and think about effective profit allocation.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Some of the most pressing challenges facing community banks and credit unions in the current banking environment include narrow interest rate margins, increasing pressure from regulators, and competition with “too-big-to-fail” mega-banks. However, community banks and credit unions can still win with a community and relationship first focus.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

They can result in sub-optimal lending for community banks and credit unions as well as the communities they serve across the country. This blog post explores examples of five key reports to provide financial institutions with insight into their credit and lending processes and their portfolios. Learn more about Abrigo Connect.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 23, 2014

But how can this growth be managed appropriately? Community banks certainly want to remain conservative with risks and follow regulations. Blog Bank Credit Union' As a result, many are seeking growth in these areas, and others, as the recent financial crisis falls into the more distant past.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

For most consumers who have a checking account, savings account and maybe a mortgage, the regulations placed on their community bank isn’t given a second thought. Two recent surveys addressing the community banking landscape have pointed to increasing regulations as the primary cause of stress for these institutions. Blog Bank'

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Abrigo

APRIL 7, 2023

If the system is not efficient and manual data entry contributes to increased risk, a greater headcount is not the solution. The benefits of a user community Businesses always pursue growth and improvement. Improving systems is about leveraging your financial institution's processes to get the most out of its personnel.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Key Takeaways With more customers leveraging channels like online and mobile banking, community financial institutions are trying to solve how to maintain their hallmark community focus in an increasingly digital world. A relationship-based, community focus in a digital world. learn more.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Stress Testing | 7 minute read Key Takeaways Stress testing is an important component of sound risk management. Effective stress testing can benefit many different facets of lending, from risk management and strategic decision-making to capital adequacy and liquidity management. Stress testing and risk management.

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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2015

In recent months, the momentum around reducing the regulatory burden on the nation’s community banks has continued to gain steam. However, the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, leaving resource-constrained community banks to cope with new demands. The second idea is community bank exemption from the Volcker Rule.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Key Takeaways With more customers leveraging channels like online and mobile banking, community financial institutions are trying to solve how to maintain their hallmark community focus in an increasingly digital world. A relationship-based, community focus in a digital world. learn more.

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Abrigo

JUNE 11, 2021

Measuring Interest Rate Risk Can Vary by Institution Interest rate risk measurement plays a key role in ensuring an institution's safety and soundness. Would you like other articles on asset/liability management in your inbox? FDIC) noted in its 2021 Risk Review. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Credit Risk Management.

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Abrigo

JUNE 4, 2020

During a webinar hosted by the Independent Community Bankers of America, Clifton Larson Allen’s Managing Principal of Industry, Jack Rybicki, noted that the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act didn’t include any such provision for blanket forgiveness for loans under a certain threshold. Credit Risk Management.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

While some of the recent trending fraud schemes are not new, they have been transformed to prey on communities already dealing with unprecedented times. According to PWC , rising prices can have substantial implications on fraud risks. The downturn in the economy has undoubtedly affected fraud statistics as well.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

See Part I: Implications for Community Financial Institutions. The importantance of the BSA tole came to be paramount to the entrie risk management program and included as part of the federal safety and soundness examinations. Stay up-to-date on the latest FinCEN Priorities. Criminalizing Terroism Financing. Learn More.

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Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2023

Takeaway 3 Recommended reports on AML and fraud metrics for the board include those on high-risk customers and trends on types of fraud and suspicious activity seen. They wear many hats, especially in smaller community banks and credit unions. One essential obligation of BSA Officers is reporting to the board of directors.

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ABA Community Banking

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Take a fresh look at the Uniform Bank Performance Report Risk Management Blogs Talking Credit HowTo Operational Risk Credit Risk. 1Talking Credit'

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

For banks and credit unions, this often means a deep understanding of regulations and compliance and adhering to the institution's risk management standards. Lending & Credit Risk. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Lending & Credit Risk. Credit Risk Management. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

According to CB Insight , community bankers felt Q3 was a light one in terms of regulatory compliance. For most community banks, this is difficult to address, especially if regulatory changes continue to increase. However, community banks are well equipped to solve this issue. Blog Bank Credit Union' Involve the Board.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 20, 2020

From economic forecasts to company culture, there were important takeaways for all community financial institutions. . Millennium Bank, like many community financial institutions, is heavily concentrated in commercial real estate (CRE). Drive Growth. Understanding the current state of banking and future expectations.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The economic environment and industry challenges facing community financial institutions mean that managing risk and driving growth are imperative for banks and credit unions, industry experts say. Credit Risk Management. Lending & Credit Risk. Credit Risk Management. Learn More.

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Abrigo

JUNE 8, 2022

Elder abuse and elder financial exploitation (EFE) are growing concerns in our families and communities, especially as the baby boomer generation hits their senior years. Model Risk Management: Regulatory Priorities and Best Practices. Reports of abuse in this demographic is one of the most common in the United States.

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Abrigo

MARCH 6, 2015

Yesterday the Federal Reserve announced how “the big banks” fared on their annual stress tests (The Wall Street Journal’s Briefly blog offers what to know and what is relevant about the exams). Stress testing is a critical risk management technique that deserves bolstering. ” Blog Bank'

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

In a survey of community banks and credit unions at the 2016 Sageworks Risk Management Summit, 42 percent of respondents said Commercial Real Estate, or CRE, lending was their primary focus for loan portfolio growth. Learn more about the Sageworks Credit Risk Management Solution.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The flow of approvals is good news for community financial institutions that have been working since late March to provide $525 billion in funding to U.S. Community financial institutions with less than $10 billion in assets had provided nearly half of all PPP funding by the time the program closed Aug. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

MARCH 23, 2015

It is only natural for community banks to have loan concentrations that result from the market(s) they serve and the markets they pursue. In today’s times, a high commercial real estate (CRE) concentration is often the result of community banks pursuing opportunity in the market. Blog Bank Credit Union'

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Abrigo

JULY 21, 2021

See Part I: Implications for Community Financial Institutions. Engage with the provider of your risk management software to ensure you are utilizing scenarios to their potential, to help identify red flag activity, and ensure thresholds are aligned with your institution’s profile. Stay up-to-date on the latest FinCEN priorities.

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Abrigo

APRIL 12, 2016

Directors overseeing a bank’s operations are important partners in supervisory efforts, the FDIC noted in the article (“A Community Bank Director’s Guide to Corporate Governance: 21st Century Reflections on the FDIC Pocket Guide for Directors.”). Risk management culture What exactly is a risk management culture?

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Abrigo

APRIL 19, 2016

In the paper, the OCC defined responsible innovation as: The use of new or improved financial products, services, and processes to meet the evolving needs of consumers, businesses, and communities in a manner that is consistent with sound risk management and is aligned with the bank’s overall business strategy.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most-read portfolio risk 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. You might also like this webinar, "Unraveling risk rating: Making sense of your best early warning tool."

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 28, 2020

A storm of events that have defined 2020 leaves many community financial institutions today in the position where balance sheets are awash with liquidity and competitive markets are squeezing rates on good quality loans to lower-than- comfortable levels. Credit Risk Management. Lending & Credit Risk. CRE Lending.

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Abrigo

APRIL 15, 2022

So far in this “ Introduction to ALM ” blog series, we’ve looked at the two different measures of interest rate risk: earnings at risk (EAR) or income at risk (IAR) and economic value of equity (EVE) or value at risk (VAR). Liquidity risk managers need to ensure that all assumptions are reasonable and appropriate.

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