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Model Risk Management: Regulatory Priorities and Best Practices

Abrigo

Meet Model Risk Management Expectations Updates to the FDIC Risk Management Manual should steer institutions toward a model that manages risk and drives growth. Takeaway 1 Aside from meeting examiner expectations, proper model risk management can protect your institution from unnecessary risk. .

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Avoiding AML compliance penalties – Tips from a former regulator

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Regulators take risk seriously, and knowing just how much risk your institution can take while remaining compliant is essential. Significant risk doesn't always mean a big reward for financial institutions. FinCEN said this was done with little to no risk management program.

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A Guide to Fortify Your Institution Against Senior-Level Embezzlement Risks

Perficient

This blog, the first in a series by Perficient’s Risk and Regulatory Center of Excellence (CoE), provides actionable measures your company can adopt to safeguard against senior-level embezzlement risks and maintain the integrity of your institution’s financial transactions.

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3rd annual Risk Management Summit proves “valuable” and “insightful”

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More than 140 bankers and industry experts from over 30 states gathered in Nashville, Tennessee last month for the 3rd annual Risk Management Summit hosted by Sageworks. Many are feeling added pressure from their regulators, and one attendee mentioned the “stress testing ideas and requirements were beneficial.

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Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer

Abrigo

AML Compliance Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer Hiring a Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer for a financial institution involves looking for a unique experience level and skillset that ensures compliance with the BSA and related regulations. But what makes an exceptional BSA Officer?

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Federal Reserve Issues Supervisory Letter on Crypto Activities for Banks

Perficient

Financial stability – Certain types of crypto-assets, such as stablecoins, if adopted at large scale, could also pose risks to financial stability, potentially through destabilizing runs and disruptions in the payment systems. The letter highlighted mandatory compliance with the following federal regulations: The Bank Holding Company Act.

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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.