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Create and Maintain an Effective Loan Policy

Abrigo

Confident Risk Management Begins with Sound Loan Policy A risk-based approach to loan policy can effectively improve your institution's profitability. You might also like this webinar on loan policy best practices. Loan policies make up the foundation for managing that credit risk. . When and how to update your policy.

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Fed's Waller: Basel endgame proposal need operational capital tweaks

American Banker

The Federal Reserve governor was one of two dissenting votes on the proposed capital changes earlier this year, but he said he would be open to backing the package if operational capital changes were made.

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Operational risk emerging as linchpin of Basel capital debate

American Banker

A provision to standardize and clarify banks' operational risk obligations — which opponents say is excessively costly and may not be effective — is emerging as the focal point of the public debate on the broader rule. It may also be the key to taking the rule over the finish line.

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

Abrigo

Takeaway 3 The specific policy areas outlined below should be carefully considered by credit unions engaged in member business lending. In this blog post, we will delve into the strategies and policies credit unions can adopt to ensure the success and profitability of their MBL programs. Takeaway 2 Start slow.

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When the lights go out: why does operational risk matter for financial stability?

BankUnderground

Operational risk is rapidly becoming one of the most important threats to the financial system but is also one of the least well understood. But they are only one part of operational risk, which includes losses from any kind of business disruption or human error, including power outages or natural disasters.

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Credit administration department housekeeping: Practical steps for improvement

Abrigo

Takeaway 3 Credit analysts need training to understand the working capital cycle, look for hidden risks, and be aware of accounting changes. It's about ensuring that every aspect of your lending operation is optimized for efficiency and effectiveness. Assess and control key risk areas with an effective credit policy.

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Bank exam “hot spot”: Inflating policy limits to avoid scrutiny

Abrigo

The desire to avoid examiner scrutiny may tempt some financial institutions to set the bar high when it comes to credit and liquidity risk management policy limits, but regulators are discouraging this approach. Do established policy limits reflect true risk tolerance?

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