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The Risk Your Asset/Liability Management Process Might Be Missing

Abrigo

ALM | 4 minute read Key Takeaways Many financial institutions view asset/liability management as a "check-the-box" regulatory exercise. An extreme focus on using ALM to manage the risk of rising rates means some FIs overlook using ALM to grow earnings and capital, putting them at risk of underperformance.

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Today In Payments Around The World: Visa Debuts Europe FinTech Partnership Program; Payments Canada Teams With Mastercard’s Vocalink 

PYMNTS

Mastercard’s Vocalink’s offering supports the requirements of Payments Canada, such as the Bank of Canada’s risk management criteria and ISO 20022. It will be run by Payments Canada and regulated by the Bank of Canada. The RTR is forecasted to roll out in 2022. UK BaaS Railsbank Closes $37M Funding Deal To Support US Growth.

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How Stress Test Results Can Yield Better Lending, Credit, and Risk Decisions

Abrigo

Stress Testing | 7 minute read Key Takeaways Stress testing is an important component of sound risk management. Top down and bottom up analysis can inform capital assessments. Some financial institutions may view stress testing as a “check the box” practice to satisfy regulators, but others are making the most out of the process.

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Dear Mr./Ms. Bank Regulator

Jeff For Banks

My firm will occasionally provide feedback on correspondence to our clients'' regulators. I thought about what we should have said to the regulator, versus the sweet words I was encouraging our client to use. Below is a sample letter to your regulator, saying it like you mean it. So, no, we are not re-doing our capital plan.

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Scale Matters … But Smart Matters More

Gonzobanker

A recent round of bank merger announcements and the marquee Capital One/Discover deal illustrate this mantra’s popularity. It’s very hard for regulated banks and credit unions to gain any meaningful efficiencies under $1 billion in assets. It appears nothing else matters but the urgency to get big and get there fast.

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How banks get more value out of conducting stress tests

Abrigo

Most people who exercise regularly can vouch for the side benefits of physical activity. Incorporating some of the findings from the stress tests into strategic plans, forecasting, and other risk management processes can provide more value. Manage concentration risk. Incorporate into capital-planning process.

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Capitalising climate risks: what are we weighting for?

BankUnderground

They argue that these risks are not currently included within risk weights in the banking prudential framework and that regulators should adjust the framework to include them. RWAs are a key component of the regulatory capital framework and are designed to reflect differences in risks across banks.