South State Correspondent

APRIL 4, 2024

Bankers may not see the impact of the growing federal debt burden on their business model year to year, but over longer periods, these changes are poised to alter the way community banks do business, manage risk, and target clients. With time, these changes will only amplify.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 30, 2024

An inverted yield curve, continued bank failures, and the desire to manage risk and offer clients higher service are all factors that are driving more community banks to adopt a loan hedge program. Community banks do this profitably by turning transactional accounts into relationships.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 30, 2024

An inverted yield curve, continued bank failures, and the desire to manage risk and offer clients higher service are all factors that are driving more community banks to adopt a loan hedge program. Community banks do this profitably by turning transactional accounts into relationships.

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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. Risk assessment.

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Abrigo

JUNE 4, 2024

You might also like this on-demand webinar, "Navigating uncertain times: Strategies for risk management and compliance." Takeaway 3 Attracting new and younger customers is a top priority for community financial institutions. This sentiment was echoed by Laurie Stewart , President and CEO of Sound Community Bank.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Key Takeaways Effective credit risk review promotes lending agility. Many of the objectives of a credit risk review system support business goals. Regulators consider an effective loan review system vital for financial institutions’ efforts to meet safety and soundness standards. Identify problem loans early. learn more.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Independent Banker ’s annual Community Bank CEO Outlook survey reveals how community bank leaders plan to leverage today’s deposit-laden banking environment to grow this year. Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa Maria. So, what’s at the top of community bank leaders’ to-do lists? What changes will 2022 bring?

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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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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 31, 2021

The OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve Board have issued a guide that is intended to assist community banks in conducting due diligence when considering relationships with financial technology (fintech) companies (Guide). Risk management policies, processes, and controls. Information security program and information systems.

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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. The company has estimated that the impact of its system meltdown during bad weather will cost it as much as $825 million. Systems often fail at the worst time.

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Abrigo

APRIL 7, 2023

However, many clients evaluated an internally developed system before ultimately acquiring loan review automation. The cost associated with the typical multi-year effort to develop a customized system is usually far more expensive than the acquisition cost.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

These DFS500 amendments signal a crucial shift in the regulatory landscape, emphasizing the imperative for robust governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks across the financial industry. Impacted institutions are subject to significant fines relative to the level of non-compliance identified by the regulators.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The NYSDFS Part 500 amendments signal a crucial shift in the financial services regulatory landscape and underscore the importance of robust governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Impacted institutions are subject to significant fines relative to the level of non-compliance identified by the regulators.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 5, 2015

For banks and credit unions, a popular tool to monitor credit risk is a standardized risk rating system, which can serve several purposes. These systems often determine credit approval processes, covenants placed on the borrower and how loans should be priced.

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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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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. the Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) and the minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio).

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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. Effective stress testing can benefit many different facets of lending, from risk management and strategic decision-making to capital adequacy and liquidity management. Stress testing and risk management.

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Abrigo

JUNE 11, 2021

Measuring Interest Rate Risk Can Vary by Institution Interest rate risk measurement plays a key role in ensuring an institution's safety and soundness. Would you like other articles on asset/liability management in your inbox?

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Key Takeaways With more customers leveraging channels like online and mobile banking, community financial institutions are trying to solve how to maintain their hallmark community focus in an increasingly digital world. A relationship-based, community focus in a digital world. learn more.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Over time FTP was further advanced to allow management to measure and manage credit, interest rate, liquidity, and operational risk across business units. All domestic systemically important banking organizations and most large regional banks engage in some form of FTP practices and building blocks.

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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. In the Federal Reserve report, bankers emphasized the importance of eliminating siloed processes and ensuring that information can flow seamlessly across systems.

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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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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

APRIL 12, 2016

Directors overseeing a bank’s operations are important partners in supervisory efforts, the FDIC noted in the article (“A Community Bank Director’s Guide to Corporate Governance: 21st Century Reflections on the FDIC Pocket Guide for Directors.”). Risk management culture What exactly is a risk management culture?

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Key Takeaways With more customers leveraging channels like online and mobile banking, community financial institutions are trying to solve how to maintain their hallmark community focus in an increasingly digital world. A relationship-based, community focus in a digital world. learn more.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2020

Equiniti Eyes APIs for Risk Management. Equiniti Group recently revealed its adoption of Codat’s accounting integration API for its Equiniti Riskfactor solution, a tie-up that will see Equiniti’s risk management operations embrace API technology to promote automatic data sharing from small businesses.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Key Takeaways The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2019. The top lending and credit blog posts focused on improving loan pricing, creating a better experience for borrowers, and developing risk ratings. Credit Risk. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Gonzobanker

JULY 6, 2021

It has become crystal clear that digital transformation is now the largest technology initiative for regional and community financial institutions. Maybe this is the new reality for community bankers, but Cornerstone Advisors is seeing little evidence that they’re serious about implementing a comprehensive digital strategy.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

financial system enhanced the criticality of detecting and reporting financial crime, including the financing of terrorist acts against our country. . Terrorist financing was expected in other financial systems around the globe, not to be prevalent in the U.S. financial system. Before 9/11. BSA through the years.

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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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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 30, 2023

Rising funding costs and decreasing liquidity at community banks are causing managers to change pricing methodology for new credits. We estimate that 25% to 50% of community banks have a policy requiring minimum yield or credit spreads for new commercial loans. The drop in liquidity ratios is expected to accelerate through 2023.

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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. Reporting should represent the risk-based approach to AML/CFT compliance.

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Abrigo

APRIL 25, 2024

Generally, small business loans benefit business owners, they also benefit communities, according to 2021 research for the SBA. At the same time, 59% pursued credit to meet operating expenses. A majority of applicants sought less than $100,000. 1 appeared first on Abrigo.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

You might also like this webinar, "How to manage a high-performing construction loan portfolio." Takeaway 2 Improve the customer experience with a better system and faster turn around times. Software can automate the process of managing construction loans. Stay up to date on credit risk. Lending & Credit Risk.

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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. Operational risks transcend all departments of a bank.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

AmTrust recently worked with one community bank client that was the target of a ransomware attack that shut down its branches for two weeks. One of the biggest benefits of a cyber policy, especially for a smaller community bank, is access to experts,” says Gentile. System configuration: Securely configure systems and services.

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