Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

During the pandemic, many community banks needed to change how they operated. For this and other reasons, now is a good time to review and refresh articles, bylaws and committee charters to ensure resilience and bolster risk management. But if they see it as a risk management tool, it’s a game changer.

Oregon 91

Oregon Community Bank Community Meeting 91

Gonzobanker

JUNE 26, 2020

Testing key aspects of the plan annually with desktop exercises or more formal scenario planning prepares staff and the institution for most if not all disruptions. Present documented testing results to executive management. Formally test the plan annually, include all key personnel, and vary the test scenarios.

Survey 158

Survey Exercises Guidelines Operations 158

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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. What should a financial institution’s fraud education program include?

Fraud 195

Fraud Resources social media Software 195

Gonzobanker

MAY 8, 2020

So far, bankers have taken comfort in the soundbite that “this crisis is different” because of the strong capital levels and risk management rigor that has developed since the Great Recession. As the large banks announce freezing lending in some sectors, community and mid-size banks should bring more data and common sense to the table.

Lending 114

Lending Analytics Analysis Capital 114