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

OCTOBER 8, 2014

This article is the first in a two-part series on top concerns and growth strategies of community banks. Risk management. These are all phrases that resonate with community bankers. Community bankers are not keeping these concerns to themselves. Managing Risk. Risk analysis. Loan growth.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 19, 2024

In a future article we will discuss how community bankers may structure their commercial loan products to maximize cross-selling and upsell opportunities. With proper tools and strategies, community bankers can upsell and cross-sell their products to maximize profitability. In banking, those numbers are markedly different.

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Jack Henry

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Partnerships with fintechs offer expertise you may not otherwise have the resources to acquire. On the other side of the reward equation is risk inherent with third-party relationships. Thus, the reward for engaging with trusted providers.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Separate and unconnected sources of lending and credit data, lack of technical resources, and simply overwhelming amounts of information are common barriers to creating lender dashboards or credit overviews. They can result in sub-optimal lending for community banks and credit unions as well as the communities they serve across the country.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 23, 2014

But how can this growth be managed appropriately? Community banks certainly want to remain conservative with risks and follow regulations. ” Banks understand the need to regularly specify and quantify portfolio risk, and remain cognizant of the impact new loan commitments have on the balance sheet.

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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2015

In recent months, the momentum around reducing the regulatory burden on the nation’s community banks has continued to gain steam. However, the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, leaving resource-constrained community banks to cope with new demands. The second idea is community bank exemption from the Volcker Rule.

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South State Correspondent

AUGUST 21, 2022

Last week we wrote about loan-level vs. balance sheet hedging for community banks and provided our loan proposal generator ( HERE ). We compared and contrasted the two strategies and sized the market for community banks. A community bank may transact one or only a few balance sheet hedges over many years.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Early adopters are earning prestige while investors and a hoard of community banks explore the opportunity to tap into this new source of revenue. While customer relationships are being redefined by fintechs, there will always be a place for community banking. Navigating partnerships requires resources and deep integration skills.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Takeaway 2 AI can lead to more accurate and consistent outputs or predictions, better risk management, and improved customer experiences. DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 With generative AI technology improving by the day, the question is not if the banking industry will utilize it, but when.

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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

We explore how it can protect banks against financial losses and provide resources in the event of a cyber attack. AmTrust recently worked with one community bank client that was the target of a ransomware attack that shut down its branches for two weeks. Resources provide added value. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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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.

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Gonzobanker

JUNE 28, 2023

Deep expertise in sound business lending has value , which showed up in the market both directly helping community banks and through partnerships. Two talent resources the industry needs more of are in integration and partnership execution.

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PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2019

Moody’s Corporation is partnering with the Foundation for Small Business Development (FFSBD) to connect small businesses with cash flow forecasting solutions and other financial resources. Small business clients of the SBDC can be connected to a six-month subscription of CashFlowTool to manage and forecast cash flows.

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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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

See Part I: Implications for Community Financial Institutions. 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. Stay up-to-date on the latest FinCEN Priorities. Criminalizing Terroism Financing. soil. .

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Abrigo

APRIL 12, 2016

Nevertheless, the Supervisory Insights publication “incorporates more recent guidance and technical resources, including significant bank-governance insights and experiences that have been gained since 1988.” Risk management culture What exactly is a risk management culture? Evaluating risk management.

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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. Consider what compliance and risk functions your organization would use as a starting point when integrating technology.

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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. Consider what compliance and risk functions your organization would use as a starting point when integrating technology.

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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. It also provides justification for more resources when needed. Top of the funnel CTA.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In addition, Abrigo has and will continue to update resources to help banks and credit unions understand and prepare for what is expected to represent the most significant effort of small business lending data collection and reporting for financial institutions in nearly 50 years. Keep an eye out for potential changes in the final rule.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

According to CB Insight , community bankers felt Q3 was a light one in terms of regulatory compliance. As a result, banks are having to spend more time and resources on complying with regulations instead of profitable activities such as booking new loans. However, community banks are well equipped to solve this issue.

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Abrigo

JUNE 8, 2022

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. EFE frequently occurs without the explicit knowledge or consent of a senior or disabled adult, and can deprive them of vital financial resources for their future needs.

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NCR

MARCH 1, 2016

As a result of the recession and market volatility, there has been a concerted effort in recent years throughout the banking industry to focus on a holistic approach to an institution’s overall risk management in order to achieve and sustain stability. Reputational Risk – In any industry, perception is reality.

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ABA Community Banking

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Part 2: Supply, demand, and industry shifts repaint pay and employee bases Human Resources Management CSuite. 1Management'

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Abrigo

MARCH 23, 2015

It is only natural for community banks to have loan concentrations that result from the market(s) they serve and the markets they pursue. In today’s times, a high commercial real estate (CRE) concentration is often the result of community banks pursuing opportunity in the market. Blog Bank Credit Union'

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Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Pillar #2: Leaders Transcend Daily Hustle to Build New Systems Most regional and community banks grew up executing the fundamentals with sheer hustle and hard work. risk management and operations, trust becomes the fuel to move quickly across organizational lines, and trust becomes the personal currency of leaders.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

For banks and credit unions, this often means a deep understanding of regulations and compliance and adhering to the institution's risk management standards. teams have been an integral resource to the bank. Lending & Credit Risk. Credit Risk Management. Lending & Credit Risk. Risk Ratings.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2019

EncoreFX and Motor City Community Credit Union (MCCCU) of Ontario are also fueling up their fraud fights related to cross-border payments. The two partnered to enable MCCCU member access to EncoreFX’s FinTech platform and risk management strategy solutions. To read the full story, download the Tracker. About the Tracker.

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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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ABA Community Banking

JUNE 1, 2015

And the vital role a comprehensive set of risk categories plays in safeguarding your institution White Paper Industry Resources.

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ABA Community Banking

APRIL 15, 2015

Agency emphasizes preparation Risk Management Cyberfraud/ID Theft. 1Risk Management'

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Abrigo

JULY 25, 2022

Designing ag lending and credit operations for growth help meet customers’ or members’ needs more efficiently, with less stress on institutional resources, and most importantly, with the best experience for farmers and ranchers. Line up resources. Line up resources to prepare for ag lending growth.

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Abrigo

JULY 21, 2021

See Part I: Implications for Community Financial Institutions. Continuing education is vital to our profession and resources for learning are numerous. FinCEN Releases AML/CTF Priorities: Implications for Community Financial Institutions. Stay up-to-date on the latest FinCEN priorities. Continuing education. Learn More.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2018

“CPAs [(certified public accountants)] play a key role in the small business community as trusted business advisors,” said AICPA Vice President of Small Firm Interests Carl Peterson in a statement.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Saving money by conducting inside risk management and compliance reviews. As a group, community banks spend substantial funds hiring outside consultants to help with various management functions, and a substantial share of dollars are spent to help oversee their risk management and compliance activities.

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