Abrigo

JULY 10, 2019

What about our small to mid-sized community financial institutions? Many community financial institutions believe that kleptocracy is not a risk for their institution’s profile as they conduct few foreign transactions, such as wires and ACHs. Document your understanding of kleptocracy as it relates to your institution’s risk profile.

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Community United States Policies Guidelines 265

Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

The pandemic forced industries to accelerate their adoption of digital applications, and community banking was no exception. And as banking processes increasingly moved online, community bankers needed to fortify their online defenses against fraud and cybercrime. In August, ICBA hosted the Bank Security Institute. Tiffany Lukk.

Community 91

Community Security Community Bank Fraud 91

Abrigo

JULY 16, 2021

Takeaway 2 Regulations haven't been written, but there are steps community financial institutions can take now to prepare. Currently, the accompanying regulations have not been written, so what should community financial institutions take away from these priorities now? Thoroughly analyze and document the residual risk of each.

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Community Regulation Training Policies 195

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Premium benefits packages, professional development and TLC during the pandemic—this year’s winners do everything in their power to keep their community bankers happy and fulfilled. We asked both leaders and staffers to tell us what makes their community banks stand out as employers. Key Community Bank: Leading by example.

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Community Bank Community Texas Leadership 164

Abrigo

JANUARY 17, 2024

Takeaway 2 AML staff should recognize human trafficking red flags and know their customers well to help detect suspicious activity in their communities. One issue that hurts people and communities everywhere is human trafficking, and January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Relationship focus helps CFIs Small banks can leapfrog competitors and better serve their communities by combining their unique advantages with smart management and partnerships. How can community financial institution leaders manage their challenges and seize their opportunities at the same time?

Community Bank 195

Community Bank Kansas City Community Lending 195

Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

download NOW Takeaway 1 The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2023. Takeaway 3 Articles specific to small community banks were among the most-read blogs, with best practices for construction lending at the top of the list.

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Lending Risk Management Community Management 221

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Anticipating what’s new for your community bank’s next field examination. This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. As Barr points out, most community banks—close to 75 percent—are now growing their loan portfolios.

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Compliance Regulation Community Bank Community 101

Abrigo

JANUARY 14, 2021

Takeaway 1 This round of PPP funding focuses on new borrowers in low- and moderate-income communities. . There is no doubt that the COVID-19 global pandemic has challenged communities across the country and has created a significant economic downturn, which has hit small businesses especially hard. PPP Fraud Spikes.

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Perficient

JANUARY 9, 2021

In today’s blog, we’ll cover some of the biggest updates around meetings, calling, management, and even security and compliance released in late December/early January! . Yammer communities and conversations in Teams. If you’re unfamiliar with the Communities app, you can learn more about it here.

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Video Meeting Community Compliance 532

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

PYMNTS recently spoke with Saqib Sheikh, global head of SWIFT’s ISO 20022 program, to learn more about SWIFT’s commitment to assist the financial community in the transition to the new standard in cross-border payments: ISO 20022. At the request of the community, SWIFT agreed to act as a facilitator in the adoption of ISO 20022.

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Community Compliance Data Payments 261

CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 6, 2018

On July 26, 2018, the Federal Reserve Board (“ FRB “) announced the launch of the “Consumer Compliance Supervision Bulletin” (the “ Bulletin “) and simultaneously published its first issue. Disability Discrimination.

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Compliance Risk Management Lending Training 68

Abrigo

JULY 29, 2021

do not see this as a serious risk to their financial institutions, especially at the community financial institution level. See Part I: Implications for Community Financial Institutions. Document your understanding of corruption as it relates to your institution’s risk profile. Stay up-to-date on the latest FinCEN priorities.

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United States Training Community Policies 195

Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

These community banks are working to fix that through microlending programs. Now, some community banks are launching microlending programs to redress the balance. That realization sparked the idea at Summit Bank to create a microloan program that would target underserved groups in its communities. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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Lending Community Community Bank Compliance 150

FICO

JULY 15, 2021

To help financial institutions meet this challenge, FICO is launching a new online community dedicated to helping you learn more about the latest innovations in fraud, financial crimes and identity and authentication. The new community is driven by some of the finest minds in fraud detection. by TJ Horan.

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Community Fraud Online Trends 52

Abrigo

MARCH 2, 2023

Banking technology decisions now affect future growth With the possibility of a recession, community financial institutions may consider a delay or cut in technology spending. But a community financial institution often has different needs related to origination than those of a giant lender. Experts say that would be a mistake.

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Technology Lending Community Software 195

CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

6247-A) to the New York Community Reinvestment Act (NYCRA) that expand the NYCRA’s coverage to non-depository mortgage lenders. The amendments direct the DFS, in assessing a mortgage banker’s performance, to review all reports and documents filed by the mortgage banker. Expansion of CRA coverage.

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New York Community Regulation Data 78

Jack Henry

OCTOBER 22, 2014

I have developed a bit of a habit over the years in my role as a Compliance Analyst: I like to regularly check out my FI client’s website. This helps me understand the FI’s products/services, business culture, and face to the community. Metadata is the supporting detail for these types of documents.

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Community Meeting Compliance social media 83

Perficient

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Many communities of people with disabilities are very close-knit and if your site is recognized as accessible, this ends up being a competitive advantage. By having an inaccessible site, you are turning away 26% of your overall potential market and expose the organization to compliance violations. Heading Structure. Color Contrast.

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UX Guidelines Compliance Study 531

Abrigo

MAY 30, 2023

But compliance deadlines are tiered. However, compliance deadlines for affected financial institutions are tiered so that small business lenders originating the most transactions begin reporting data earlier than less active small business lenders. 1, 2024, is the earliest compliance deadline.

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Compliance Lending Data Regulation 195

Abrigo

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time for community financial institutions to pay attention. The CBOT penalty is a solid reminder to all community financial institutions that a robust AML program is critical in guarding against money laundering and terrorist financing risks regardless of size and risk. Fundamentals of BSA. CommunityBank of Texas' citations.

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Resources Texas Analysis System 195

Abrigo

JUNE 18, 2020

15 due to compliance with specific health and safety requirements as outlined in the PPP Flexibility Act. Documentation requirements remain the same for this longer form, and in general, borrowers preparing to file forgiveness applications using either of the revised forms will need to gather roughly the same materials. Learn More.

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Lending Strategy Risk Management Compliance 293

Independent Banker

MAY 31, 2021

When I transitioned from a community bank CEO to ICBA president and CEO, my team gave me a beautiful handmade card with notes and best wishes. In this time of change, foundational risk and compliance knowledge will anchor your bank as you navigate new developments. Despite it all, community bankers remained committed to the path ahead.

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Course Community Bank Community Compliance 104

Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

They can more easily consider how to harness genAI's power to enhance their operations, compliance, risk management, and member or customer experience. GenAI use case for fostering relationship banking Abrigo client BAC Community Bank in Stockton, Calif.

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Examples Fraud Resources Risk Management 221

Abrigo

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Indeed, deposit levels to transaction accounts among community banks exploded 74% to $896.5 31, 2019, and June 3, 2021, according to the Community Banking in the 21st Century report. It's "business as usual" as far as expectations for compliance staff to remain alert for illicit financial activity. billion from $515.3

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Conference San Antonio Lending Fraud 195

Gonzobanker

AUGUST 17, 2022

Plaid acquired ID verification and KYC/AML compliance platform Cognito Mitratech Holdings acquired compliance risk and vendor management solution Continuity Mitek acquired KYC onboarding and analysis solution HooYu Equifax acquired post-transaction fraud solution Midigator. Reg & Risk: Still Showing Up For Surprise Quizzes.

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Fintech Lending Software Compliance 184

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

As noted in this space late last year, five federal agencies spoke out, and presented a statement that detailed how credit unions and banks could share resources to make Bank Secrecy Act compliance efforts more streamlined. The publication said that documents detailing the allegations of the U.S. million in taxpayer dollars.

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Compliance Fraud United States FDIC 122

Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Community bankers tell us why. In early 2021, the $490 million-asset community bank launched its Finastra Consumerbot product, which offers online applications for consumer loans for items like boats and vehicles. Community bankers are increasingly recognizing that the future of digital lending is here. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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Lending Community Bank Community North Dakota 91

South State Correspondent

MARCH 7, 2024

The application spans across a bank so data in multiple calendars, emails, Teams’ messages and documents can be accessed. The banker can then refine the document from there, modifying and customizing as necessary. You can instantly create a five-slide PowerPoint presentation from email copy or an outline in a Word document.

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Training Data Tools Technology 195

Abrigo

JANUARY 13, 2021

As communities across the country continue to struggle with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, good news has surfaced as the Small Business Administration (SBA) announces the rollout of another round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding. Department of the Treasury Do Not Pay Business Center. Lessons Learned. Learn More.

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Fraud Community Lending Analysis 195

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Key Takeaways The global AML community has long seen the U.S. Therefore, there must be at least one true “person” with ownership responsibility documented for each business account to pierce the corporate veil. The certification form can be relied upon as sufficient documentation. as behind in KYC. financial system. Learn More.

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United States Regulation Delaware Policies 195

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Develop your risk assessment with the AML/CFT priorities in mind Evaluating each FinCEN priority and addressing them in your financial institution's risk assessment is key to compliance. Compliance with existing sanctions programs and a strong customer due diligence program are critical to mitigating risk. from the U.S.

Fraud 195

Fraud United States Training Policies 195

Abrigo

APRIL 8, 2020

BSA compliance remains crucial to protecting financial system. Alternatively, if available, entities may rely on the [customer identification program] of a federally insured depository institution or federally insured credit union with an established CIP as part of its AML program. Provide lending staff with a BSA refresher course.

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Compliance Lending Fraud Community 195

PopularBank

MAY 24, 2024

Staying informed, making sure your facility’s current procedures align with the CMS mandate, investing in staff training, resident engagement and community partnerships can all aide in finding the right solution for your facility. Developing a local talent pipeline will help meet the staffing mandate as well as bring jobs into the community.

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Operations Training Community Meeting 52

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

A community bank’s practical guide to compliance cost control. When it comes to reducing compliance costs, recommendations typically fall into complicated territory. Few community banks have the luxury of ripping and replacing their entire compliance management strategy, leaving many executives on the hunt for practical tips.

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Community Bank Compliance Community Resources 105

Abrigo

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Takeaway 2 The bill will set aside billions for community financial institutions to lend, as well as for loans to businesses in low-income areas. . Here’s what financial institution lenders seeking to assist their communities with PPP loans in the new round need to know. Takeaway 1 Congress is voting to spend the remaining $146.5

Lending 195

Lending Community Regulation Maine 195

Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

Some lawmakers on Capitol Hill are increasingly interested in diversity and inclusion (D&I) compliance requirements for financial institutions. Here are the key areas of D&I policies and practices that community banks may need if these requirements change or become mandatory. Preparing your community bank’s D&I program.

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