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Nursing Home CMS Staffing Mandate: What is it and how can operators prepare?

PopularBank

By Andrew Boland – Director of National Healthcare Financing, Popular Bank A minimum staffing standard for nursing homes across the country was unveiled last month, raising concerns from operators and industry leaders over the impact the mandate will have on their ability to maintain adequate access to long-term care. Stay informed.

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How the OCC risk governance framework applies to community banks

Abrigo

In September, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published final guidelines designed to “strengthen the governance and risk management practices of large financial institutions.” While the final guidance clearly applies to larger financial institutions, community banks should still take note.

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Opportunities in Partnership: Community Banks Can Benefit from Today’s FinTechs

Independent Banker

For community banks who are known for putting their customers first, this could be an area of concern. However, data from PwC shows that community banks are finding complementary partnerships that evolve their operations and the service they provide customers. If you’re looking for all of the above, BHG is the answer.

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Charles Potts: Back-office innovation

Independent Banker

Community bankers are embracing innovation like never before—with impressive results. But with so much emphasis placed on customer-facing products and technologies, innovating back-office operations can fall to the bottom of the priority list. Unbundle your end-to-end operations and conduct a SWOT analysis. Minimizing friction.

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SWIFT Working Group To Create ISO 20022 Standard

PYMNTS

In a press release, SWIFT said the community has decided to create the standard in light of multiple planned migrations to ISO 20022. Payments experts are working with SWIFT to create global market practice and implementation guidelines for the common roll-out and implementation of ISO 20022 for cross-border payments.

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Prevent pig butchering scams: Safeguarding against investment fraud

Abrigo

Crafty scammers exploit weaknesses in fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance programs such as outdated technology, human error, or inadequate monitoring systems. Educate customers and members: Provide educational opportunities for your community so they know when to say “no” to investment scams.

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Important Considerations When Growing the CRE Portfolio

Abrigo

In a survey of community banks and credit unions at the 2016 Sageworks Risk Management Summit, 42 percent of respondents said Commercial Real Estate, or CRE, lending was their primary focus for loan portfolio growth. This reflects a larger industry trend. In fact, software solutions are often key to both profitability and regulatory approval.