Abrigo

APRIL 15, 2022

ALM & Measuring Liquidity Risk at Banks and Credit Unions Regulatory agencies expect financial institutions to manage liquidity risk using processes and systems commensurate with the complexity, risk profile, and scope of operations. ALM 101: Introduction to Asset/Liability Management. This is the fourth post in a series. .

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Abrigo

APRIL 10, 2017

In a recent Sageworks webinar , Ancin Cooley of Synergy Credit Union Consulting took a deep dive into five areas that credit unions interested in growing their MBL portfolios need to be aware of in order to effectively manage risk in the MBL portfolio. He started with a compare-and-contrast of MBL and commercial loans.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

ALM | 4 minute read Key Takeaways Many financial institutions view asset/liability management as a "check-the-box" regulatory exercise. An extreme focus on using ALM to manage the risk of rising rates means some FIs overlook using ALM to grow earnings and capital, putting them at risk of underperformance. ALM seen as checking the box.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

You might also like this webinar, "Banking as a service: Objectives, opportunities, and obstacles." Takeaway 2 AI can lead to more accurate and consistent outputs or predictions, better risk management, and improved customer experiences. Learn how technology helped a financial institution during uncertain times.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 31, 2023

Critical KYC Asking uncomfortable questions: the personal touch Senior management may view KYC as a regulatory obligation that burdens the client experience, thus affecting the relationship. From a community perspective, forcing individuals into culture-specific naming conventions strips customers of their identity.

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Abrigo

JUNE 19, 2022

You might also like these webinars especially for 2023 CECL adopters: "CECL Streamlined." And while regulators said some institutions would find the ELE tool useful for CECL, they acknowledged it did not represent a preferred method of regulators or a “safe harbor” method for GAAP compliance. keep me informed.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 5, 2020

Now, banks and credit unions must determine how to safely and effectively manage risk in the portfolio while also driving growth at their institution. Therefore, it’s essential that the credit memo captures the complete picture of the borrower to ensure proper risk management. Improving loan grading in a recession.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

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. Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing. What is regtech?

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

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. Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing. What is regtech?

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 6, 2017

During a Sageworks webinar on HVCRE risk management Rob Ashbaugh, senior risk management consultant at Sageworks, explained that clarifications on some of the murkier aspects of the HVCRE (high volatility commercial real estate) rule were anticipated by the industry.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 11, 2014

In September, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published final guidelines designed to “strengthen the governance and risk management practices of large financial institutions.” While the final guidance clearly applies to larger financial institutions, community banks should still take note.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 8, 2016

The GAO acknowledged that community banks, credit unions and their professional industry associations reported increased compliance burdens and reduced activity in specific business activities, such as certain mortgage lending, as a result of Dodd-Frank. A lengthy report released recently by the U.S.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Relationship focus helps CFIs Small banks can leapfrog competitors and better serve their communities by combining their unique advantages with smart management and partnerships. Declining deposits, higher cost of funds, and ever-increasing competition are just a few challenges these executives are managing.

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Abrigo

JUNE 23, 2020

Learn from your peers and hear what problems they are dealing with in our Abrigo Community, exclusive to our customers. Community financial institutions are often tasked with doing more with less. The ADC is a highly resilient environment with risk monitoring levels not currently sustainable by typical community financial institutions.

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Abrigo

JULY 25, 2017

In a recent Sageworks webinar Robert Ashbaugh, senior risk management consultant at Sageworks, discusses High Volatility Commercial Real Estate (HVCRE) lending best practices. Ashbaugh’s presentation begins with a quick summary of why regulators care about HVCRE. How did we get here? What are HVCRE loans?

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Abrigo

JULY 10, 2023

Get more tips for managing the AML program from this webinar: "Conquering BSA challenges: Best practices for managing a successful AML program" DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 AI can enhance our efficiency, but financial institutions must be on guard against AI fraud. Here are several suggestions for tightening security.

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Abrigo

JUNE 11, 2021

Would you like other articles on asset/liability management in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Regulators stress sound risk management practices that include the ability to identify and measure interest rate risk (IRR). You might also like this webinar on liquidity risk. FDIC) noted in its 2021 Risk Review. EAR, Gap Analysis.

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Abrigo

APRIL 12, 2016

The FDIC is offering a fresh take on how a bank’s board of directors should understand and manage risk. The regulator’s April edition of Supervisory Insights provides what the FDIC called a “refresher” on its Pocket Guide for Directors, the 1988 booklet outlining the basic duties and responsibilities of a bank’s board of directors.

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Abrigo

MAY 1, 2023

You might also like this upcoming webinar, "BSA officer’s mindset: A comprehensive look at your AML/CFT program." Utilize an online community such as a user group to see what other tips and tricks other AML professionals can offer. We can help you navigate changing AML/CFT and fraud regulations.

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Abrigo

MARCH 2, 2023

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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Abrigo

APRIL 7, 2022

You might also like this webinar, "Mergers & Acquisitions in a CECL Environment." Takeaway 3 Short-term benefits are alluring, but a merger or acquisition is a long-term investment that requires careful management. Does your staff have the bandwidth to manage a bigger or more complex organization? Consolidation Trends.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Despite expectations for growth, bankers, regulators, investors, and others are watchful about potentially lower returns and credit risks ahead. Despite the painful evolution in retail, many experts expect another year of growth for commercial real estate – and for commercial real estate lenders, including community financial institutions.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Regulators consider an effective loan review system vital for financial institutions’ efforts to meet safety and soundness standards. A strong loan review function is especially important for helping financial institutions be nimble, he explained during the recent webinar “ Best Practices for Credit Analysts.”

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Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2023

Banking reports to inform risk management and strategy These reports on capital, growth, and liquidity help financial institutions spot warning signs. They help manage and shape strategy in volatile economic and industry conditions. Regulators review them to assess safety and soundness.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

You might also like this on-demand webinar, "Identifying emerging CRE risks." Having dashboards or banking management reports that show the lending pipeline, pricing trends, emerging risks, workflow bottlenecks, and other factors affecting loan growth can help a bank or credit union stay on top of and adapt quickly to trends.

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Abrigo

APRIL 7, 2023

Additionally, the process of translating all this information into a persuasive business case is often a new or unfamiliar endeavor for a Loan Review Manager. At Abrigo, we understand how difficult this process can be. Improving systems is about leveraging your financial institution's processes to get the most out of its personnel.

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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. Credit unions, on the other hand, embraced the opportunity to gain traction with small businesses, reinforcing their commitments to supporting local communities.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 17, 2023

You might also like this on-demand webinar, "Strategies to grow your commercial loan portfolio." In my experience, community banks only do what they have to do. Why automate SMB/commercial lending? Loan Review and regulators love this as well. However, there are five big reasons to automate SMB/Commercial Lending now.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Loan Decisioning Allows Small Business Lending to Grow Community financial institutions can leverage automated loan underwriting to increase small business lending and achieve consistency. . Win more small business deals: Watch this webinar on SMB Lending Best Practices. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox?

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 19, 2023

Focusing on uninsured deposit performance is a hot topic among investors, analysts, and regulators. This is one of the great mysteries of community banking. Almost every community bank touts its commitment to the relationship. Add other components, and retention shoots up even further.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Stress Testing | 7 minute read Key Takeaways Stress testing is an important component of sound risk management. Some financial institutions may view stress testing as a “check the box” practice to satisfy regulators, but others are making the most out of the process. Stress testing and risk management.

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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. Stay up to date on regulations affecting NBFIs and other BSA trends. Below are 10 things NBFIs should do to ensure their AML programs are sound and pass the scrutiny of FinCEN and their primary regulators.

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Abrigo

JUNE 13, 2022

The latest survey indicates that COVID-19 has impacted bank community engagement. However, banks continue their outreach to older customers, with 47% of respondents hosting community events. BSA Rules and Regulation. BSA Rules and Regulation. BSA Rules and Regulation. FinCEN guidance on recognizing elder fraud.

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Abrigo

APRIL 21, 2020

Key Takeaways Financial institutions have 10 calendar days to disburse PPP loans To address financial institutions’ liquidity and leverage concerns, regulators have helped to facilitate lending. To address financial institutions’ liquidity and leverage concerns, regulators have helped to facilitate lending. How to fund PPP loans.

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Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2023

They wear many hats, especially in smaller community banks and credit unions. Examiners are directed to “review reports to the board of directors and senior management regarding the status of ongoing compliance and pertinent BSA-related information.” One essential obligation of BSA Officers is reporting to the board of directors.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The regulation, expected to be finalized in weeks, outranked BSA/AML rules, beneficial ownership requirements, and current expected credit loss (CECL) obligations. A CFPB 1071 resource page for lenders , content, and educational webinars will walk lenders through requirements and preparations. Section 1071 section amended Reg B.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 10, 2019

The town hall consisted of opening remarks by Director Kraninger, a panel discussion with Bureau staff, industry representatives, and consumer advocates, and an open question and answer segment with members of the community. ET, Ballard Spahr attorneys will hold a webinar, “The CFPB’s New Proposed Debt Collection Rule.” to 1:30 p.m.

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