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Fraud prevention and detection: Empowering clients through education

Abrigo

Client fraud education to prevent banking losses Financial institutions play a crucial role in safeguarding customers and members from fraud. Fraud education is key. You might also like this infographic: 5 Fraud typologies impacting you and your customers or members. DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 U.S.

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Compliance changes to watch in 2023

Independent Banker

From new fee practices to peer-to-peer fraud, keep an eye on what regulatory changes could be developing in the new year. Community banks must continue to stay focused on regulatory discussions and remain nimble to respond to proposals and address requirements quickly and accurately. Source: FDIC. Evolving risks.

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10 Top Banking Podcasts You Should be Listening to

Abrigo

Thankfully for bank and credit union executives, lenders, risk managers, and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officers, banking podcasts and podcasts for credit unions are plentiful, and options are growing. Other podcasts might be internationally based and of little interest to community financial institutions or credit unions based in the U.S.

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New Year’s Resolutions to Grow Your Financial Institution in 2020

Abrigo

In 2008, there were 7,061 FDIC-insured commercial banks in the U.S. For many community and regional banks looking to compete with larger financial institutions and grow their bank, the answer has been mergers and acquisitions. Fraud Prevention. Fraud Trends. Fraud Prevention. Fraud Prevention. Learn More.

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Does your bank need cyber insurance?

Independent Banker

AmTrust recently worked with one community bank client that was the target of a ransomware attack that shut down its branches for two weeks. One of the biggest benefits of a cyber policy, especially for a smaller community bank, is access to experts,” says Gentile. That has been the exact opposite of my experience.

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CFPB and federal banking agencies issue RFI on the use of artificial intelligence by financial institutions

CFPB Monitor

In what could be an important step towards needed regulatory updating to accommodate the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) by financial institutions, the CFPB, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve Board, and NCUA issued a request for information (RFI) regarding financial institutions’ use of AI, including machine learning (ML). Uses of AI.

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Regulation and Compliance: Ready for Review

Independent Banker

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. Be aware of existing or emerging risk concerns. increased operational risks. By Karen Hoffman.