Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Takeaway 2 When evaluating a fintech partnership, ask how the vendor will help with integration, training, and ongoing success. Takeaway 3 Many FIs will price-compare vendors, but neglect to consider potential hidden costs , especially when managing multiple vendors. Are there added fees involved for training? Risk Ratings.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2019

The MOU dictates that the banks will train FinTech startups with an eye on cross-border transactions. Deputy Managing Director of MAS Jacqueline Loh said the relationship demonstrates a FinTech that may extend to other countries in the ASEAN region. The banks have also agreed to share data on emerging markets.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

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. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Data privacy and security is a hot topic and is only getting hotter. Bob Hickok, Eide Bailly.

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Abrigo

MARCH 6, 2017

The ABA has a new report out on how banks are using social media, and much of the report focuses on using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and the like to boost customer service, make connections in the community and recruit staff. 13) @BAI_Info – BAI (Bank Administration Institute) provides research, training and industry news.

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Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2023

Takeaway 3 Recommended reports on AML and fraud metrics for the board include those on high-risk customers and trends on types of fraud and suspicious activity seen. They wear many hats, especially in smaller community banks and credit unions. One essential obligation of BSA Officers is reporting to the board of directors.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 1, 2021

Augmenting risk management and control practices. The agencies observe that the potential risks associated with using AI are not unique to AI, such as creating operational vulnerabilities and consumer protection risks (fair lending, UDAAP, privacy). AI use by community institutions. Uses of AI. Overfitting (i.e.

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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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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. Putting Velocity of Risk into Action.

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Abrigo

APRIL 1, 2015

A recent Wall Street Journal article by Victoria McGrane and Jon Hilsenrath highlighted how the nation’s regulators are increasingly questioning and turning their focus toward bank boards. These smaller banks have also seen new, and more frequent, attention from regulators. How complex is the bank’s operating model?

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Generally speaking (subject to Regulation B), business loans should be guaranteed by the principals of the borrower. Corporate guarantees and guarantees from trusts are acceptable if approved by the Loan Committee or the Senior Credit Officer. Talk to a specialist to learn more.

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Gonzobanker

APRIL 28, 2016

The amount of regulation in the financial industry is staggering and has understandably been top of mind for most CEOs. According to Cornerstone Advisors research , roughly six in 10 community bank and credit union CEOs are concerned with the regulatory burden. The best banks aren’t just compliant with new regulations.

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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. Spend budget surplus on next year’s training. Lending & Credit Risk. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Credit Risk Management.

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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. Effective credit risk review promotes lending agility. The proposed guidance doesn’t explicitly say the credit risk review function is good for a bank or credit union’s business.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 6, 2018

Aimed at “senior executives in banking organizations,” the Bulletin is published by the FRB’s Division of Consumer and Community Affairs with the intent to provide high-level summaries of various consumer protection issues and to enhance the transparency of the Federal Reserve’s consumer compliance supervisory program.

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Gonzobanker

MARCH 22, 2023

Here are seven key areas where bank executives need action plans to address burning challenges: Communication – Bankers have been working to calm their customers and community, but the quantity and quality haven’t yet met the standard in an always-on social media world where the public is sniffing for transparency and authenticity.

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CFPB Monitor

JULY 5, 2022

While fair lending has already been identified as a priority for banking regulators by the Biden Administration, the GAO report, particularly its findings regarding the decline in annual fair lending examinations and deficiency findings leading to matters requiring attention at smaller banks, could further fuel the OCC’s focus on fair lending.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 5, 2020

Therefore, it’s essential that the credit memo captures the complete picture of the borrower to ensure proper risk management. Credit risk management has been a cornerstone of community banking, and it will continue to be a top priority in this unique credit environment.

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Independent Banker

JULY 28, 2016

The demands of managing regulatory compliance are uncontested, and depending on the disposition of the participants inside and outside of the bank, compliance management exists with varying degrees of problems and adversity. Just how can your community bank do all of those things? What agency is our prudential federal regulator?

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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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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 14, 2014

According to a statistic released as part of the ICBA 2014 Top 50 Community Bank Leaders in Social Media, nearly 2,500 banks have a Facebook or Twitter presence, and the numbers continue to exponentially grow. It is apparent everywhere you turn that social media is one of the hottest new communications tools in our society.

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Jeff For Banks

OCTOBER 29, 2016

I recently mentioned to a community bank management team that community financial institutions are slower to close branches because their decision making goes beyond the spreadsheet and market potential. Community bankers know the town mayor, and key business leaders. We over-invest in under-performing branches.

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Insights on Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

If you operate in any regulated industry, you need to assure both the regulatory community and your clients that you are acting in the best interests of the customer. In most cases, risk management and compliance teams haven’t been able to evolve quickly enough to keep pace with the relentless ingenuity of the wrongdoers.

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Jeff For Banks

JUNE 2, 2023

Second, this can be accomplished only if the industry does not have too much influence over its regulators and if the regulators have the ability to hire, train, and retain qualified staff. Third, the regulators need adequate financial resources. My lesson learned to the regulators, read your past lessons learned.

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Gonzobanker

MAY 8, 2020

They may be looking for a dance partner or hiding from a regulator. 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. 25% 140 banks will have capital levels that have fallen below 8%.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 22, 2024

Takeaway 2 Examiners' focus is on risk management related to products and services , especially those involving complex technologies like AI. First, they must evaluate whether their institution is prepared to insert AML risk management procedures into the transaction process to match the speed FedNow can offer.

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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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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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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

Takeaway 3 Regulators are closely watching expanded uses of AI and generative artificial intelligence. Seeing generative AI use cases can help bankers, risk managers, and financial crime professionals better understand it. Another reason for reluctance about generative AI is the highly regulated nature of banking.

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Jeff For Banks

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Many other good ideas have been presented, including ones to improve education, job training, and worker skills to better match the job openings of today and the future. We have seen the elimination of several regulations; the lifting of burdensome regulations will help everyone.

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Jeff For Banks

JULY 8, 2017

I believe that we are in this era of weak growth, now eight years old, for the long haul unless changes are made to regulation and we stop adding debt at break-neck speed. And some good ideas have been presented, including job training and increased education for those whose skills may not match available job openings.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Takeaway 3 Numerous resources can help banks and credit unions offer training on fraud to help customers or members recognize scams and avoid theft. Effective fraud risk management includes detection and fraud monitoring that should consider customer or member history and behavior.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Takeaway 2 Community banks may face challenges seeking reimbursement for breach of warranty claims filed with other FIs. You might also like this on-demand webinar explaining how fraudsters use checks to their advantage.

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FICO

APRIL 5, 2017

This allows us to apply AI to improve risk prediction without creating “black box” models that don’t give risk managers, customers and regulators the required insights into why individuals score the way they do. You can see my talk with Courtnie Abercrombie of AI Truth below. The Power of Scorecards.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Kim, the executives and the boards of both organizations who put rivalry aside to gain scale in the new world of banking where differentiation matters and community can be more than geography. Maybe a regulator was out sick or on maternity leave, but this is one crawling bureaucratic nightmare. V: “On the training extranet.”.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Kim, the executives and the boards of both organizations who put rivalry aside to gain scale in the new world of banking where differentiation matters and community can be more than geography. Maybe a regulator was out sick or on maternity leave, but this is one crawling bureaucratic nightmare. V: “On the training extranet.”.

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Gonzobanker

JANUARY 4, 2016

There is strength in numbers, and there’s absolutely no reason for community bankers to try to compete against players a hundred times bigger on their own. Today, bank executives are struggling to stay current in an industry growing ever-more complex with increased regulation, changing customer expectations and digital disruption.

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