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Sageworks’ speakers tackle tough banking topics

Abrigo

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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The true cost of fraud

Abrigo

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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Coping with “lower-for-longer”

ABA Community Banking

10/13 Banking Exchange Web Seminar details strategies for ongoing low-rate challenge Bank Performance Management Financial Trends Risk Management Rate Risk Community Banking.

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How can bank boards respond to increased regulatory scrutiny?

Abrigo

While the larger banks are receiving the bulk of attention, boards at smaller, community banks are realizing that they’re not immune to this heightened attention. Lynn McKenzie and Edmund Green of KMPG recently contributed an article to Bank Director on how boards can challenge their banks’ management on risk.

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Five Challenges to Your Bank of the Future and Ideas to Overcome Them

Jeff For Banks

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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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Commentary by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

By the way, we will be seeing him at a seminar during August! DJ 07/16/19 Dorothy Jaworski has worked at large and small banks for over 30 years; much of that time has been spent in investment portfolio management, risk management, and financial analysis. Just ask Dr. Lacy Hunt. Recession is likely 13 to 26 months away.

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Fraud prevention and detection: Empowering clients through education

Abrigo

Effective fraud risk management includes detection and fraud monitoring that should consider customer or member history and behavior. Some options include: In-person fraud prevention seminars, either held at a branch location or a local community center.

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