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The most popular CECL, ALM, & portfolio risk blogs of the year

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Takeaway 3 Updates on interest rate forecasting and best practices for managing CRE risk were among the most-read blogs. Abrigo's most popular risk management blogs over the last 12 months cover topics that continue to catch the attention of professionals and regulators.

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Study: Construction loan monitoring decreases loan defaults

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More construction loan monitoring ultimately decreases loan default, according to a new FDIC Center for Financial Research working paper. The paper, “ Bank Monitoring with On-Site Inspections," will be presented later this month at the Community Banking in the 21st Century Research and Policy Conference. Study features.

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9 “hot spot” issues examiners see at banks with CRE loans

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Commercial real estate lending continues to receive regulatory scrutiny and reminders for financial institutions to practice solid risk management. FDIC officials in March outlined several types of weaknesses in loan underwriting, administration and oversight practices that are emerging at some banks with CRE portfolios.

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The Future of Noninterest Income at Financial Institutions

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Takeaway 3 Community banks have seen less volatility in noninterest income, and many are still eyeing growth across the category. Lawmakers and the regulatory community have taken notice of the increase in bank service charges and fee income and have responded, specifically regarding overdraft fees. Community banks target growth.

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Why banking technology makes sense – recession or not

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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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How the 2022 Stress Test Scenarios Can Help Small Banks & Credit Unions

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However, community financial institutions can incorporate the new scenarios for their own stress tests to help determine how their capital levels will fare in severe economic situations. Prudent stress testing as a risk management tool helps the enterprise see where the potential pitfalls are in their plans.

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Fraud prevention and detection: Empowering clients through education

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DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 U.S. Effective fraud risk management includes detection and fraud monitoring that should consider customer or member history and behavior. Some options include: In-person fraud prevention seminars, either held at a branch location or a local community center. Fraud education is key.

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