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Capital Assessment, Capital Planning Are Critical as Coronavirus Creates Chaos

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Stress tests and capital planning are vital to financial institutions in volatile times like these, when the coronavirus and pressures on the energy sector result in a financial crisis. Regulators will have elevated interest in credit risk and the resulting impact in the months ahead.

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Member business lending: How to leverage MBL for credit union growth

Abrigo

Involve your board of directors in approving policies, providing continual oversight, and engaging in annual reviews. Conclusion Planning for a successful program Developing or expanding an MBL program offers credit unions a pathway to capitalize on their strengths and support small businesses.

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How to Lend More to Small Businesses

Gonzobanker

Of small business owners who applied for a business loan in early 2023, 6 in 10 found it difficult to find affordable financing, and overall, 77% are concerned about their access to capital according to a survey from Goldman Sachs. According to Randi Zeller, senior advisor to Community Reinvestment Fund, USA: “There is no lack of capital.

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Climate and capital: some outstanding issues

BankUnderground

There is a lively debate about whether and how capital regulations for banks and insurers should be adjusted in response to climate change. Moreover, it asks for research on an appropriate time horizon over which the risks should be considered and how scenarios and forward-looking data should be used.

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How To Improve Uninsured Deposit Performance

South State Correspondent

Focusing on uninsured deposit performance is a hot topic among investors, analysts, and regulators. Investing resources and capital to align relationship products better and then spending marketing dollars on promoting the bank and cross-selling can provide one of the better returns in bank marketing.

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Gaming out regulators' next moves on Basel

American Banker

Regulators in the coming weeks or months will have to decide whether or how to finalize last year's Basel III endgame capital proposal, but there are risks — and rewards — to whichever path they choose.

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How to Measure Interest Rate Risk Effectively in Banks & Credit Unions

Abrigo

Takeaway 1 Regulators stress sound risk management practices that include the ability to identify and measure interest rate risk (IRR). Regulators have repeatedly stressed the importance of sound risk management practices that include the ability to identify and measure interest rate risk. EVE Analysis. check out Webinars.

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