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

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More recently, the OCC identified change management as one of its supervision priorities for the year ahead.

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Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer

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Financial services experience: Practical experience in the banking or financial sector, especially in compliance, risk management, or auditing roles, is invaluable for a BSA Officer. BSA Officers must be able to identify risks and potential compliance issues to ensure a robust AML compliance program.

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How to Win Small Business Loans This Year

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Making small business loans efficient and worthwhile Digitalizing the lending process can help financial institutions win small business loans and meet customers' needs. You might also like this webinar on small business lending best practices. Top problems in small business lending. Roadblocks to Success.

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Important Considerations When Growing the CRE Portfolio

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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. For many, commercial real estate lending may be the ticket. This reflects a larger industry trend.

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Using BSA Hot Topics to Strengthen Your BSA Program in 2020

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It is critical for leadership and the Board of Directors to be engaged in all areas of the institution, including compliance with the BSA. This is a must-have risk management concept. These actions are public, so the reputational and strategic risks are real. Lending & Credit Risk. Learn more.

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The importance of peer benchmarking

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As Tim McPeak, an executive risk management consultant at Sageworks, pointed out in a recent webinar , it may seem obvious, but benchmarking your bank against peers on some basic metrics is an important first step in any peer analysis.

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Building your growth plan: Key metrics to consider - Part 3

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While increasing the volume of qualified loan applications is an important component of any growth strategy, leadership at these institutions may not consider that there are ample opportunities already available in their loan application pool. This practice is designed to mitigate risk, but it can also limit lending opportunities.

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