Abrigo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

You might also like this webinar: "Detecting PPP Fraud: Optimizing Your AML Solution". Takeaway 1 To prevent the kind of fraud that plagued the Paycheck Protection Program in 2020, the SBA has put new measures in place that have created challenges. PPP fraud-prevention challenges arise. New Guidance Out. Ongoing changes help.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

With consumer expectations seeming to evolve faster every year, community banks could consider partnering with a fintech to keep up with technological innovation. Swashbuckling, nimble, well-funded and unapologetically entrepreneurial, fintechs are offering innovations that allow community bankers to dream big in a host of ways.

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Community Bank Community Fintech Risk Management 159

Abrigo

JUNE 18, 2020

Key Takeaways The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been a critical foothold for community financial institutions seeking to obtain and diversify business lending relationships. PPP opens the door for new business lending relationships. Reimagining branches post-pandemic to support business lending. learn more.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? Using regtech in banking With new federal regulatory and compliance challenges like the CFPB rule on the horizon, more and more community financial institutions are exploring regtech in banking and finance. What is regtech?

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Technology Fraud Compliance Regulation 195

Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? Using regtech in banking With new federal regulatory and compliance challenges like the CFPB rule on the horizon, more and more community financial institutions are exploring regtech for banks to enhance their processes. What is regtech?

Technology 195

Technology Fraud Compliance Regulation 195

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

JUNE 12, 2020

Key Takeaways The soon-to-begin Main Street Lending Program (MSLP) aims to fulfill a need for mid-sized businesses to access relief funds amid the coronavirus pandemic. The MSLP aims to be a lifeline for businesses that may have been too big to participate in the PPP, but too small to access corporate lending facilities. learn more.

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Maine Lending Regulation Resources 195

Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Takeaway 2 Participation in BaaS models, staffing changes, poor training, and failure to reassess policies post-pandemic are risk factors for credit unions Takeaway 3 Compliance officers should always be thinking about how BSA, AML, and fraud concerns impact their credit union and , ultimately , their members. FinCEN assessed a $1.5

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Adapt to a dynamic banking environment with real-time lending & credit data Lender dashboards and reports showing the lending pipeline, pricing trends, emerging risks, workflow bottlenecks, etc. Ironically, data for making lending and credit decisions for the financial institution can also be one of the toughest assets to harness.

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PYMNTS

MAY 12, 2020

The process was chaotic for the lenders, too, creating greater potential for fraud amid an unprecedented SMB stimulus effort. As regulators issue warnings to the lending community about the potential for such fraud, banks and FinTechs are on high alert. Only days ago, the first case confirmed these expectations.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Takeaway 2 Participation in BaaS models, staffing changes, poor training, and failure to reassess policies post-pandemic are risk factors for credit unions Takeaway 3 Compliance officers should always be thinking about how BSA, AML, and fraud concerns impact their credit union and , ultimately , their members. FinCEN assessed a $1.5

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Training Compliance Fraud Policies 195

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Independent Banker ’s annual Community Bank CEO Outlook survey reveals how community bank leaders plan to leverage today’s deposit-laden banking environment to grow this year. Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa Maria. So, what’s at the top of community bank leaders’ to-do lists? What changes will 2022 bring?

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Key Takeaways With more customers leveraging channels like online and mobile banking, community financial institutions are trying to solve how to maintain their hallmark community focus in an increasingly digital world. A relationship-based, community focus in a digital world. learn more.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 25, 2022

While creditors are allowed to price loans differently based on objective differences in creditworthiness, New York’s Fair Lending Law prohibits discrimination against protected classes for the granting, withholding, extending, renewing of credit or in the fixing of interest rates, terms or conditions of any form of credit.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Key Takeaways With more customers leveraging channels like online and mobile banking, community financial institutions are trying to solve how to maintain their hallmark community focus in an increasingly digital world. A relationship-based, community focus in a digital world. learn more.

Lending 195

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Abrigo

AUGUST 18, 2020

Key Takeaways BSA officers need to stay aware of emerging fraud trends that are a result of the pandemic. Consider a risk-based lookback for your PPP portfolio to fight fraud. Be aware of emerging fraud schemes. Any time there is a large-scale , global issue, you can expect to see a rise in fraud, and COVID-19 is no different.

Fraud 195

Fraud Lending Trends Compliance 195

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. In a competitive lending environment, many banks and credit unions are concerned about losing good-quality loans if they over-price them.

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Abrigo

MAY 24, 2023

Bipartisan support The SAFE Banking Act's long road to the Senate Many in the AML/CFT community have been watching the unfolding of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act for some time now with no significant progress.

Lending 195

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Jeff For Banks

APRIL 4, 2024

Such as direct lending funds, and insurance companies. Shadow bank lending is similar to bank lending but is not subject to the same regulations, and compensating deposit balace requirements. And, according to some EDP students that are lenders, are turning to the shadow banking market that do not have deposit demands.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 18, 2020

Key Takeaways BSA officers need to stay aware of emerging fraud trends that are a result of the pandemic. Consider a risk-based lookback for your PPP portfolio to fight fraud. Be aware of emerging fraud schemes. Any time there is a large-scale , global issue, you can expect to see a rise in fraud, and COVID-19 is no different.

Fraud 195

Fraud Trends Compliance Technology 195

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2019

In the December Credit Union Tracker , PYMNTS explores the latest in the world of CUs, including new regulations in Ireland, charitable CU donations for the holiday season, and how emotional marketing is leveling the playing field between CUs and their competitors. CUs are working to build community ties, especially during the holiday season.

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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. The better prepared, the less likely they are to run afoul of the continually shifting regulations. By Karen Hoffman.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Takeaway 2 NBFIs should ensure their AML programs are sound and pass the scrutiny of FinCEN and their primary regulators. Consumers are looking for speed without the hassle of mounds of paperwork and lengthy approval processes, whether with deposit or lending accounts. Regulations & Guidance Forthcoming.

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Compliance Training Regulation Fraud 195

CFPB Monitor

MARCH 4, 2022

On February 4, 2022, the FTC sent its annual letter to the CFPB reporting on the FTC’s activities related to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and Regulation B. The FTC has authority to enforce the ECOA and Regulation B with respect to nonbank financial service providers within its jurisdiction.

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Report Lending Regulation America 78

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The rise in alternative small business lending players was first viewed as a competitive force against traditional financial institutions (FIs), although some legacy banks eventually embraced the new market entrants with partnerships and acquisitions to bolster their own small business lending activity. Despite the U.K.’s

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Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2023

In addition, even before the recent banking troubles, regulators have emphasized the financial institution’s responsibility to provide leaders with information on key areas of planning, operations, and risk management. Regulators review them to assess safety and soundness.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2019

With a permissioned blockchain network , services can be shared between credit unions, which could improve identification authentication and compliance surrounding regulations, know your customer, lending and payments. Under the plan, credit union members would be able to access the CULedger via a digital credential dubbed MyCUID.

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Gonzobanker

JULY 13, 2023

With their focus on consumer lending, credit unions are especially interested in this technology. Whether or not banks and credit unions know it, they are using unsupervised machine learning in many of their anti-money laundering and fraud software applications. and Scienaptic signed more than 80 new credit unions in the past year.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Key Takeaways Effective credit risk review promotes lending agility. Regulators consider an effective loan review system vital for financial institutions’ efforts to meet safety and soundness standards. Regulators consider an effective loan review system vital for financial institutions’ efforts to meet safety and soundness standards.

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System Lending Compliance Risk Management 150

PYMNTS

APRIL 10, 2017

The lead regulator for U.S. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency accused Wells Fargo of an “extensive and pervasive pattern” of discriminatory and illegal lending practices for years. The OCC also lowered its overall score of Wells Fargo’s compliance with community banking laws to “needs to improve.”.

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Jeff For Banks

AUGUST 14, 2022

It sounded laudable enough, with the goal of OCP, according to federal officials, to combat fraud by preventing criminals from accessing financial services. Imagine the community bank that is experienced in lending to fuel oil businesses in or near its markets because it's comfortable using trucks, tanks, and oil inventory as collateral.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2020

A Wells Fargo regulator is planning a civil suit against 10 former company executives for their roles in its retail banking scandals. Worldpay On Modernizing Security Defenses To Foil eCommerce Fraud. Amid FICO Changes, Does Lending Slowdown Loom? OCC Prepares Civil Suit Against Former Wells Fargo Executives. Fair Isaac Corp.,

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Fraud Community Bank Analytics Study 131

Gonzobanker

MAY 8, 2015

The annual LendIt conference was held last month at Times Square in New York City and GonzoLender descended boldly on the scene to evaluate the mysterious underbelly of digital lending. The lending attack on community banks and credit unions has been waged. I’ll repeat that: one credit union and one community bank.

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Abrigo

APRIL 7, 2022

Today’s financial marketplace is challenged by increasing regulation, high expectations for fast and mobile financial services, and new fintech companies joining the already competitive arena. When two financial institutions come together, the AML and fraud compliance functions will need to be consolidated. BSA Rules and Regulation.

Compliance 195

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Automation also helped financial institutions better serve their communities by, for example, reducing the time it takes to process a loan application. Fintechs have developed a strong competency around these advances. Learn how technology helped a financial institution during uncertain times.

Risk Management 195

Risk Management Data Technology Fintech 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. and CDD will be top of regulators' minds for some time.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 11, 2018

Also in Australia, and apropos to small business lending, Prospa delayed issuing additional shares on the country’s stock exchange, in part due to pressure from financial services regulators in that country. Closer to home, in the U.S.,

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