Abrigo

JULY 21, 2021

As part of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) first national priorities list for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) policies, one important priority continues to be detecting, reporting, and preventing terrorist financing. See Part I: Implications for Community Financial Institutions.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2019

Among the most recent headlines, in Asia this past week, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the National Bank of Cambodia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), that Business Times said will boost partnerships on FinTech and financial services innovation. The banks have also agreed to share data on emerging markets.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

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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Abrigo

MARCH 17, 2022

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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FICO

APRIL 10, 2019

As companies learn their FICO Cyber Risk Score, it raises the question: What are our recommendations for cyber risk management? Managing cyber risk is about managing behavioral risk and skills gaps, as well as technical flaws. Cyber Risk Recommendation 5: Protect and monitor network endpoints.

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Abrigo

JUNE 8, 2022

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an international United Nations observance day commemorated each June 15 by most countries around the globe. Elder abuse and elder financial exploitation (EFE) are growing concerns in our families and communities, especially as the baby boomer generation hits their senior years. Need to Know.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Sageworks banking industry experts are winding down a busy year of disseminating information and facilitating discussions on regulatory changes, such as the FASB’s upcoming move to the current expected credit loss model (CECL), and on best practices for portfolio risk management and credit analysis.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Community banks must continue to stay focused on regulatory discussions and remain nimble to respond to proposals and address requirements quickly and accurately. Evolving risks. Community banks should keep an eye on evolving risks and emerging threats in 2023, including these: Small business data. Climate-related risk.

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South State Correspondent

JUNE 13, 2022

Banks that are looking to enhance their risk management practices should consider incorporating the concept of the velocity of risk into their enterprise-wide risk management practices. Some risks occur slowly; others strike quickly and hard. Optimizing Risk. Luckily, nothing became of it.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Nationally, the picture is a fine one. A recent data report culled from Sageworks Bank Information , a web-based data platform that includes financial and regulatory information on every U.S. bank and credit union, named the “ Top 15 community banks by commercial loan growth.” From that subset of all U.S.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Financial institutions are attractive targets for terrorists who use websites, network systems, and employees to steal credentials and proprietary information. Criminals use this information to disrupt the U.S. financial system to move funds that will be used for weapons against the United States or the United Nations countries.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

See Part I: Implications for Community Financial Institutions. October 26 is now nationally recognized as BSA/AML Day.) The importantance of the BSA tole came to be paramount to the entrie risk management program and included as part of the federal safety and soundness examinations. Criminalizing Terroism Financing.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. We are in awe. Seriously in awe.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

While some of the recent trending fraud schemes are not new, they have been transformed to prey on communities already dealing with unprecedented times. According to PWC , rising prices can have substantial implications on fraud risks. The downturn in the economy has undoubtedly affected fraud statistics as well.

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Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

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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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Shielding sensitive customer information from prying eyes remains a chronic industry challenge. But as the prevalence of security breaches grows, so do the opportunities for community banks to position themselves as guardians of their customers’ personal data through compliance, technology and relationship building. Bob Hickok.

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Abrigo

MARCH 6, 2015

March comes in like a lion for the nation’s largest banks. Stress testing allow banks and credit unions to examine the portfolio, concentrations and specific borrower relationships to identify risk and make more informed capital planning and lending strategy decisions based on their individual results.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 5, 2020

is officially in a recession, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. Now, banks and credit unions must determine how to safely and effectively manage risk in the portfolio while also driving growth at their institution. The national effects remain opaque and will continue to change – do not get complacent.

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Abrigo

MAY 22, 2015

The Community Developments Investment s spring newsletter includes an array of data on the small multifamily rental housing market and provides an overview of some of the risk management issues related to commercial real estate lending and small multifamily property lending.

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Abrigo

JULY 28, 2021

Community financial institutions required to complete the current expected credit loss (CECL) standard implementation by 2023 are undoubtedly busy managing record-low net interest margins, pandemic-related uncertainties, and operational issues, as well as their own strategic initiatives. Try to gather as much information as you can.”

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 9, 2019

In a recent survey by the National Association for Business Economics, 74% of economists who responded expect a recession by the end of 2021. The top-down method uses information readily available at the institution, such as year-over-year losses, making it easier to implement because they do not have to source additional data.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 15, 2023

While we wrote about the root cause of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) HERE , the lessons of the current banking crisis go beyond interest rate risk management. While interest rate risk caused the most significant impact on value, several other factors contributed to the terminality of each bank that was closed.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Banks and credit unions had to fundamentally change their delivery, support and relationship management models at scopes and speeds that were unheard of. And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Jill is continually demonstrating just how loud a $300 million community bank can roar!

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Some interesting finalists would be: M&T and People’s United Old National and First Midwest Webster and Sterling Columbia Bank and Umpqua. Congrats on a brave move and national recognition Jim! Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash. From nowhere, sizable regional players are being created. You tell us.

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CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

The CFPB announced the appointment of new members to its Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, and Credit Union Advisory Council. New members to the Consumer Advisory Board will serve three-year terms and new members to the Community Bank and Credit Union Advisory Councils will serve two-year terms. Kathleen C.

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Abrigo

JULY 30, 2015

In addition, institutions – especially community banks -- have operational concerns, McNairy added. “Do Do I have the data, the systems and the horsepower to be able to go and finely tune my allowance to capture all of this information, to give me a better estimate of my total life-of-loan losses?” What is the impact to the bank?

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

“I know that unnecessary regulation saps the strength of community banks.” Curry offers a brief update about a few current regulatory issues on his mind, including his agency’s concerns about signs of growing credit risk throughout the banking industry. Curry, U.S. Comptroller of the currency. An interview with U.S.

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Bobsguide

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

It will interface with technology offerings from TCS’ partners for CRM, sales, risk management and other enterprise functions. This strategy is in line with the Bank’s mission of being an active participant in national strategy by supporting this sector of the economy. For more information, visit us at www.tcs.com.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently issued a request for information ( RFI ) seeking input on appraisal-related policies, practices and processes in connection with home mortgage loans. Comments will be due 60 days after the RFI is published in the Federal Register. The FHFA states “[s]tudies.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 11, 2018

earlier this week, the OCC’s recent decision to accept applications from non-depository financial technology firms for a special purpose national bank (SPNB) charter was the focus of considerable discussion. The summit speakers included Grovetta Gardineer, the Senior Deputy Comptroller for Compliance and Community Affairs at the OCC.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Mark Turner, Executive Chairman of the Board, WSFS Bank – We have to give the nod to an early 2019 retirement of Turner, who had one hell of a run in 12 years at the helm of a great community and wealth bank. billion of assets under management. It was always clear how much Jones loves his credit union, his team and his community.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Even if you’re not required to use either version of the Cybersecurity Assessment, beta users say it can help your community bank gauge its cybersecurity risks and ultimately guard against cybercrime. At the Bank of Luxemburg, a $290 million-asset community bank in Luxemburg, Wis., Risk levels have a five-point range.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Even if you’re not required to use either version of the Cybersecurity Assessment, beta users say it can help your community bank gauge its cybersecurity risks and ultimately guard against cybercrime. At the Bank of Luxemburg, a $290 million-asset community bank in Luxemburg, Wis., Risk levels have a five-point range.

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Tools Community Community Bank Security 70

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

New inspirations, fresh experiences await at ICBA’s national convention. Welcome to the Crescent City, where the largest educational gathering of community bankers convenes this month. It’s Community Banking LIVE 2016 in New Orleans. Independent Community Bankers of America. romerorainey. John Stossel. JohnStossel.

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Gonzobanker

OCTOBER 30, 2014

The three biggest communities on LinkedIn center on job searches and recruitment. Now, HR recruiters are able to proactively take these platforms/communities, combine them with historical turnover stats in certain areas, and look for candidates before the company might need them. Not so with HR. Stay tuned on this one.

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PopularBank

JUNE 18, 2020

In the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Research Center’s survey of small businesses, which took an early snapshot of the economic fallout from the coronavirus through the month of March: . National Retail Federation (NRF) outlines practical tools and guidance for retailers reopening their business. . .

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FICO

JUNE 7, 2022

Previously, these were published on the FICO Community, but going forward they will be published on the FICO.com blog. These credit card performance figures represent a national sample of approximately 38 million consumer accounts from FICO client reports generated by the FICO® TRIAD® Customer Manager and Adaptive Control System solutions.

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