Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A common mistake is underestimating the resources and expertise required to maintain a successful program. In developing an appropriate strategy , credit unions should analyze the various plausible approaches they may take given their personnel, operational, and financial resources. How robust is your compliance program?

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 5, 2023

You might also like this resource: "Building a strong future: Succession planning strategies for you AML program." BSA Officer Good vs. great Expertise in BSA/AML regulations: A deep and thorough understanding of the Bank Secrecy Act and other related regulations is non-negotiable. Good BSA Officer can be hard to find.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Takeaway 3 Updates on interest rate forecasting and best practices for managing CRE risk were among the most-read blogs. Abrigo's most popular risk management blogs over the last 12 months cover topics that continue to catch the attention of professionals and regulators.

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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

Takeaway 3 Regulators are closely watching expanded uses of AI and generative artificial intelligence. Read resources provided here to see what they're saying. Stay up to date with free resources on managing risk and driving growth. GenAI is seeing varied use cases in banking.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Abrigo, a leading technology provider of software solutions for financial institutions, published more than 30 risk management articles on its industry-focused blog in 2023. Abrigo's most popular financial crime blogs over the last 12 months cover topics that continue to catch the attention of professionals and regulators.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? 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. What is regtech?

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? 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. What is regtech?

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most-read lending & credit blogs in 2023 Probability of default, CECL model validation, and stress testing were among Abrigo's top blogs on ALM, CECL, and portfolio risk this year. You might also like this resource, Abrigo's "2022 Loan Review Benchmark Survey Results." Read the buyer's guide to lending solutions.

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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. Be aware of existing or emerging risk concerns.

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PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2019

Reports in Reuters on Tuesday (May 28) said UBS expects its regulatory costs to remain high in the years ahead after a decade of more stringent regulations leading to heavier, more costly burdens on banks. “That has tied up enormous resources.” “Why is this so significant? .”

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Data collection requirements The CFPB 1071 rule is a top compliance concern According to a recent survey , financial institution executives’ top regulatory compliance concern is the final rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on data collection for small business loan applications.

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Abrigo

MAY 9, 2022

Best Practices for Third-Party BSA/AML Assistance Collaborating with a third-party BSA/AML vendor can save time and money when it comes to sanctions compliance. Takeaway 1 Staffing issues are increasingly named in regulatory consent orders, and inadequate resources can lead to criticism during exams. BSA Rules and Regulation.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Community banks certainly want to remain conservative with risks and follow regulations. But shareholders also expect profitability and growth, while keeping costs, especially those related to regulatory compliance, down. The regulatory compliance aspect is critical, CEIS notes.

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Abrigo

MAY 19, 2023

Part of the reason for the lack of training may be the absence of any formal loan reviewer training resources, so why don’t we start thinking about what a loan review curriculum might look like? In addition, they should be familiar with pertinent laws and regulations affecting credit and lending activities.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 24, 2024

Realistically assess your organization before taking on another institution with the following questions: Does your staff have the bandwidth to manage a bigger or more complex organization? Find out what auditors and regulators will be looking for as it relates to CECL.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Codified risk-based approach The AMLA codified the risk-based approach for the first time, and a thorough risk assessment is necessary to justify businesses to your regulators. ?As While FinCEN has provided no specific, written regulations yet, more clarification is expected soon.?

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The second pillar concerns the cost of technical and human resources dedicated to fraud prevention, detection, and remediation. As overseers tighten the leash with stringent regulations aimed at protecting consumers, the cost of compliance grows. It is a critical aspect of maintaining the integrity and sustainability of the U.S.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 25, 2022

As we will discuss, the timing of the Consent Order indicates that even when regulators permit crypto activities by financial institutions, they remain cautious, particularly as to BSA/AML compliance. The preliminary approval had requirements, including that Anchorage enter into an Operating Agreement with the OCC. The Consent Order.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 23, 2020

Hypur Chief Revenue Officer Tyler Beuerlein said in the announcement, “ Cannabis businesses rely on accessible and modern financial and banking resources to help their businesses grow. The company’s technology cuts down on cash handling and physical contact at checkout, and eliminates the need to stop at an ATM to get cash to pay for items.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

With it, financial institutions need to strengthen their compliance to mitigate the risk of running afoul of the law. Certainly, the use and availability of cryptocurrencies is another emerging area that is contending with its own unique set of compliance issues, but it is also one Wingert said appears to be closing gaps in regulation.

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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. You might also like this webinar, "Return to basics: Asking the right credit risk questions."

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Regulatory compliance. Risk management. Regulatory Compliance. The greatest business concerns for the banks were regulatory compliance, growing loans and managing risk, with regulatory compliance topping the list by a wide margin. Managing Risk. Risk analysis. Loan growth.

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Abrigo

MARCH 24, 2023

Best practices for your BSA/AML risk assessment Learn top tips for creating a risk assessment to capture your credit union's risk. You might also like this resource: "BSA/AML risk assessment checklist." READ Takeaway 1 Documentation is one of the most critical aspects of performing a risk assessment.

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Fraud Compliance Examples Analysis 195

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. Credit union and bank advisory services are excellent resources on this front. Learn more about Abrigo Connect.

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Abrigo

JULY 10, 2015

Compliance is often a loaded word for bankers. While regulations within the banking industry are, of course, a necessity, the ongoing conversation about striking a balance between mitigating risk and overregulation continues in government, media and financial institutions themselves. Chief Risk Officer at U.S.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

But the banks themselves also have complex demands for their own treasury departments, which, like other corporations, must be able to manage finances, risk and compliance. Compliance with domestic and international standards is considered a must,” Beaulande recently told PYMNTS.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 8, 2021

Independent Loan Review Systems in Banking Banking regulators have outlined expectations for effective, independent loan review and credit risk review. . Takeaway 1 A system for ongoing, independent credit risk review will not look the same from institution to institution. 7 Objectives of credit risk review.

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Insights on Business

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Many financial services organizations are struggling to manage their risk and compliance exposure in the face of ever-increasing challenges. Massive volumes of regulations are being developed across global financial market segments. Some AI processes are particularly effective for specific regulations.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The role of BSA staff was typical compliance and very task-oriented. 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. BSA Rules and Regulation. BSA Rules and Regulation. Learn More. Learn More.

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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.” Assess risk management structures. Update the scope and frequency of risk management reporting.

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Community Bank Community Guidelines Risk Management 207

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The data is intended to help the CFPB enforce fair lending laws and could also be used by the government and small business lenders to identify the needs of businesses, said Michelle Lucci, Abrigo Regulatory Compliance Manager. Those implementing regulations were coming. So back in 2011, we understood the next logical step.

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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. The price of cyber insurance premiums varies depending on a bank’s credit risk, coverage and policy limits that might range from $1 million to hundreds of millions of dollars in aggregate limits. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 13, 2024

The major themes of fraud, artificial intelligence (AI), expansion of instant payments, open banking, and regulation were particularly relevant to your roles as executives, risk managers, compliance officers, and technology leaders. It is likely that regulators will soon ask banks to come up with a plan.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 1, 2022

On July 18, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) announced the launch of a new Office of Financial Technology with the goal of advancing effective risk management as it evaluates fintech developments in the housing finance space. In the introduction to the RFI, the FHFA noted President Biden’s March 2022 executive order.

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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. However, the Q3 2014 Banking Compliance Index (BCI), shows otherwise. 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.

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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. Ensure There Are Adequate Resources.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

This is not a new philosophy and has long been stated in the FFIEC Exam Manual but the Statement refocuses the Agencies to use more resources where there is higher risk among the financial institutions and fewer resources for the lower-risk institutions. This means that exam scoping for each institution will vary.

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