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CRE risk management: Navigating hazards and opportunities

Abrigo

WATCH Takeaway 1 Banks and credit unions are critical sources of capital for businesses in their communities, so how institutions assess CRE credits matters. Takeaway 3 Loan-level stress testing can help assess repricing risk, while capital stress testing helps clarify the impact of CRE loan losses on capital.

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Small business lending insights Vol. 1

Abrigo

The negative correlation of funded business loans to the Fed funds rate is a staggering 86% as businesses weigh their needs for capital against expensive debt and lenders aim to limit risk. Almost half sought credit to grow their businesses, and 28% applied to make repairs or replace capital assets.

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Truist acquires BankDirect Capital Finance in Q4

BankInovation

Truist Financial closed its acquisition of finance company BankDirect Capital Finance in the fourth quarter of 2022. BankDirect brings life insurance, new team members and enhanced risk management solutions to Truist, […] 6, according to a Truist release.

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Preparing your financial institution to manage loan workouts, loan modifications

Abrigo

Managing loan workouts and modifications Tips for preparing your bank or credit union to handle an increased volume of problem loans while ensuring prudent credit risk management. You might also like this video, "A look at credit risk in a rising-rate environment." Loan performance since 2020 Chart 2. Watch webinar.

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Lessons from the Capital One Data Breach

Gonzobanker

When most financial executives read the headline “Capital One Data Breach,” they had two thoughts: How is this going to impact the financial sector? In this case, information about Capital One ’s customers. Aren’t both AWS and Capital One both responsible? What does the Capital One breach mean?

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

PYMNTS

Visa is launching a new program designed to connect European FIs and retailers with state-of-the-art digital payment services. Mastercard’s Vocalink’s offering supports the requirements of Payments Canada, such as the Bank of Canada’s risk management criteria and ISO 20022. Plus, Railsbank has closed a $37 million funding deal.

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2020 CRE Outlook: Trends Expected to Shape Commercial Real Estate Lending

Abrigo

“Macy’s closing 125 stores signals ‘more pain’ for retailers,” ABC News reported Feb. Retailers like Pier 1, Papyrus and Express are closing 1,000 stores. While investors are increasingly cautious and focused on an investment's potential for downturn protection, investment capital remains abundant. Learn more.

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