Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Advice from a former credit union BSA Officer A former compliance officer offers considerations for creating a successful and compliant AML program at your credit union. Watch webinar Takeaway 1 Recent FinCEN consent orders show that weak compliance programs are coming under more scrutiny, especially at gap institutions.

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Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2023

Share these reports on AML activities to inform directors Reporting to the board on AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation. Why regular reports matter Board reporting on AML compliance activities BSA Officers have a lot of responsibilities. Reporting should represent the risk-based approach to AML/CFT compliance.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Takeaway 3 Credit analysts need training to understand the working capital cycle, look for hidden risks, and be aware of accounting changes. It's about ensuring that every aspect of your lending operation is optimized for efficiency and effectiveness.

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Training Risk Management Analysis Policies 195

Perficient

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Banking institutions are responding by integrating advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and data analytics, into their lending operations to enhance efficiency and adaptability. Facilitation of embedded lending while ensuring compliance: Embedded finance initiatives must adhere to regulatory requirements.

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Abrigo

JUNE 12, 2023

You might also like this webinar, " AML Compliance and Sanctions Requirements for Non-Bank Financial Institutions. Streamlined compliance : Compliance with varying state regulations significantly burdens money transmitters. Compliance and reporting : Mandate implementing robust AML and CTF programs by money transmitters.

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Abrigo

MAY 30, 2023

But compliance deadlines are tiered. Final rule Effective dates & compliance dates for rule 1071 As they do with any new requirement, financial institutions want to know when the CFPB 1071 rule is effective and when they must begin collecting and reporting data on their small business lending activities.

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CFPB Monitor

JULY 5, 2022

In response to a request from three Democratic House members, the GAO recently issued a report on its review of fair lending oversight conducted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. These changes contributed to fewer annual fair lending examinations and deficiency findings leading to matters requiring attention at smaller banks.

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Abrigo

JUNE 15, 2023

has lagged in passing laws and regulations preventing criminal proceeds from flowing into real estate. You might also like this Russian sanctions compliance checklist. Credit: Brian Koppel, Reel to Real Filming Locations blog According to a Global Financial Integrity (GFI) study , an estimated $2.3 real estate market alone.

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Abrigo

MAY 18, 2023

How to evaluate loan review processes based on their scope and depth A closer look at loan review can help your institution determine what steps to take to please regulators and streamline processes. To make the workforce shortage even more critical, there is no real certification or formal training program for loan reviewers yet.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 17, 2024

The issue is more prevalent than most of us realize, despite it making headlines this year.  Banks can help identify and combat financial crimes by recognizing financial warning signs and training front-line staff on human trafficking red flags.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. The better prepared, the less likely they are to run afoul of the continually shifting regulations. Here are several timely suggestions to consider based on recent regulatory trends they see.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 30, 2024

REGISTER Takeaway 1 Banking and compliance professionals rely on ThinkBIG to elevate their understanding of industry shifts and regulatory pressures. Banking and compliance professionals rely on the annual conference to elevate their understanding of industry shifts and regulatory pressures that hammer them daily.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Takeaway 1 BSA and fraud functions have historically been siloed, and IT has been external to compliance. Takeaway 3 Cyberattacks are also on the rise, lending even more importance to communication and collaboration among the BSA, fraud, and IT functions. They don’t have that knowledge, training, or background. BSA Training.

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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

Takeaway 3 Regulators are closely watching expanded uses of AI and generative artificial intelligence. They can more easily consider how to harness genAI's power to enhance their operations, compliance, risk management, and member or customer experience. GenAI is seeing varied use cases in banking.

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Abrigo

APRIL 12, 2021

What an LOS Is, and How It Benefits CFIs A loan origination system automates and manages the lending process to address common challenges. Takeaway 1 The lending landscape is increasingly competitive and the process is frustrating. Compliance. You might also like this report on commercial loan automation systems DOWNLOAD.

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Celent Banking

MARCH 30, 2016

Last week, I participated in a Finextra webinar on the topic of “Connected Credit and Compliance for Lending Growth” with panelists from ING, Vertus Partners, Misys and Credits Vision. Cost of compliance. Changing client expectations. Competition from new entrants.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Takeaway 1 Loan modifications training, automating processes, and updating policies and procedures can help prepare organizations for change. Takeaway 3 Utilize regulatory guidance to understand regulators' expectations, which are likely to include consistent stress testing. Get to know regulator expectations and priorities.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Adapt to a dynamic banking environment with real-time lending & credit data Lender dashboards and reports showing the lending pipeline, pricing trends, emerging risks, workflow bottlenecks, etc. Ironically, data for making lending and credit decisions for the financial institution can also be one of the toughest assets to harness.

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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.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Institutions must create a strong culture of compliance. Creating a Culture of Compliance. One of the more important takeaways from 2019 is that all institutions, regardless of size or risk profile, must have a strong culture of compliance, as directed by FinCEN’s advisory in 2014. Looking back to strengthen your BSA program.

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Abrigo

MAY 19, 2017

With the National Credit Union Administration issuing its final member business lending (MBL) ruling as of January 2017, credit unions are seeing increased flexibility in their lending limits. Who is responsible for collecting key documents, and will a system be used to track tickler documents and member compliance?

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Key Takeaways Now is a good time to plan 2020 BSA/AML training and efforts to educate clients and colleagues about BSA and fraud red flags. As BSA officers, we have continuous expectations placed on us to be knowledgeable in all aspects pertaining to Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) compliance.

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Compliance Training Fraud US 195

CFPB Monitor

JUNE 18, 2019

Last week, the FDIC published its Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights that provides observations about its consumer compliance supervision activities in 2018. Regulation E – Mistakes Made in the Consumer Liability/Error Resolution Process. The CFPB has frequently noted similar findings of Regulation E violations.).

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 6, 2018

On July 26, 2018, the Federal Reserve Board (“ FRB “) announced the launch of the “Consumer Compliance Supervision Bulletin” (the “ Bulletin “) and simultaneously published its first issue. Mortgage Target Pricing.

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Compliance Risk Management Lending Training 68

Abrigo

JULY 16, 2021

Takeaway 2 Regulations haven't been written, but there are steps community financial institutions can take now to prepare. While these are general today, the AMLA requires that regulations be written around each Priority, as appropriate. Until regulations have been released and go into effect, regulatory expectations remain unclear.

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Abrigo

APRIL 21, 2023

Focus loan reviews on risk in the portfolio Continuous loan review monitoring helps banks and credit unions ensure credit review systems support safe and sound lending. discussed how they use continuous monitoring in their efforts to ensure safe and sound lending practices.

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Lending Risk Management Software System 195

Abrigo

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In a competitive lending environment, many banks and credit unions are concerned about losing good-quality loans if they over-price them. It's "business as usual" as far as expectations for compliance staff to remain alert for illicit financial activity. Spend budget surplus on next year’s training. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Conference San Antonio Lending Fraud 195

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Key Takeaways Effective credit risk review promotes lending agility. Regulators consider an effective loan review system vital for financial institutions’ efforts to meet safety and soundness standards. Regulators consider an effective loan review system vital for financial institutions’ efforts to meet safety and soundness standards.

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TheGuardian

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

HBOS whistleblower who had warned against its unsustainable lending and the sale of financial products such as PPI In the years leading up to the economic crisis of 2007-08 few challenges were made to excessive and opportunistic financial activity and since then few individuals have been called to account for the damage it caused.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The key allegations in the DOJ’s complaint are the following: During the relevant time period (2015-2021), the Newark, New Jersey-Pennsylvania Metro Division (Newark MD) as delineated in 2015 included Essex, Somerset, Union, Sussex, and Morris counties in New Jersey (Newark Lending Area). unlikely to be caused by chance) and sizeable.

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Abrigo

JULY 22, 2022

Cryptocurrency regulation is on the horizon The ups and downs of the cryptocurrency scene have illuminated a need for guidance for traditional financial institutions. Today’s cryptocurrency platforms also offer crypto-backed loans, allowing users to leverage their portfolios as loan collateral in a system similar to securities-based lending.

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cryptocurrency FDIC Regulation Fraud 195

Abrigo

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Financial institutions must invest in the time (and expense) of properly training your loan review department, Cooley explains. An effectively trained loan review staff can detect issues before they become costly. This saves money in the long run – often many times more than the initial training investment.

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Training Policies Data Guidelines 195

Abrigo

JANUARY 14, 2021

Now is the time to include lenders in PPP fraud specific training. Operational Risks - Due diligence may have been lax during the rush of applications Compliance Risks - Compliance gaps could occur due to rushed processing Reputational Risks - What if fraud is found in your portfolio and headlines abound? SBA Lending.

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Fraud Compliance Community Trends 195

Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Takeaway 2 When evaluating a fintech partnership, ask how the vendor will help with integration, training, and ongoing success. For banks and credit unions, this often means a deep understanding of regulations and compliance and adhering to the institution's risk management standards. Are there added fees involved for training?

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Abrigo

APRIL 7, 2022

Today’s financial marketplace is challenged by increasing regulation, high expectations for fast and mobile financial services, and new fintech companies joining the already competitive arena. When two financial institutions come together, the AML and fraud compliance functions will need to be consolidated. BSA Rules and Regulation.

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Compliance Policies Fraud Analysis 195

CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 28, 2021

As a result of the PAs, the Bureau initiated significantly more fair lending supervisory events during the period covered by the report than during the prior reporting period. During the period covered by the report, the Bureau filed one fair lending public enforcement action and referred three ECOA matters to the DOJ.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Join Abrigo for a webinar discussing risk assessments' role in compliance. Regulators will be expecting this as they examine institutions for FinCEN priority preparedness. Moreover, an AML program that is robust and comprehensive becomes a vital component in this fight, with fraud detection software being essential.

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