Abrigo

JUNE 3, 2021

Takeaway 2 While crypto crime fell in 2020, there are many risks financial institutions must be aware of. Takeaway 3 To fight cryptocurrency-related risks and mitigate losses, be vigilant and stay on top of fraud trends. By Hannakah Rubin, Risk Management Consultant at Abrigo. Download the BSA Examination Checklist.

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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

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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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

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

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Abrigo

APRIL 7, 2023

DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 Loan review automation can help reduce or eliminate common efficiency problems that financial institutions face. Making a case for greater efficiency Loan review automation eliminates manual processes, saving time and reducing human error. Here's what to say when presenting a case for software at your institution.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

DOWNLOAD . Draws are often requested via email or phone and managed manually on a spreadsheet, and user errors or miscommunications can lead to overfunded or underfunded clients. Master construction reports that show all projects with real-time status are impressive to boards and regulators. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Learn strong approaches to identifying, evaluating, and reporting suspicious activity in this BSA Guidebook Download now Takeaway 1 A credit union was recently found liable for fraudulent ACH transactions totaling $559,000. Learn about the benefits and logistics in this whitepaper.

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Abrigo

APRIL 19, 2016

In a recent whitepaper (download), the regulator outlined the general approach it will take as it evaluates innovative products, services and processes that OCC-regulated banks may offer or perform. Specifically, he said this means: • The bank understands the product and the risks it carries. •

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Abrigo

MARCH 6, 2015

While federal regulators only require this small number of banks to be subject to these particular stress tests, as outlined in the Dodd-Frank Act following the economic crisis of 2008, stress testing is becoming a critical part of financial institutions’ risk management strategies, regardless of their asset sizes.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER . Takeaway 3 Many FIs will price-compare vendors, but neglect to consider potential hidden costs , especially when managing multiple vendors. The foundation of a solid culture of innovation should begin with the financial institution’s senior management. Will it make their jobs easier?

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Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2023

You might also be interested in this AML/CFT risk assessment checklist. DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 Board members have a responsibility to maintain a safe and sound financial institution, and they rely on the BSA Officer's reports to help. Here are several types of reports that provide vital information. Top of the funnel CTA.

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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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PYMNTS

JULY 19, 2018

The need is there for a comprehensive approach for risk management, which in turn means that both FinTechs and FIs need a strong, consistent strategy and roadmap from the very start of collaborations. Thus, risk management must evaluate compatibility not just of tech platforms in place, but must also take a cue from strategic goals.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Bank customers and regulators would likely agree: There’s no excuse for a financial institution to accept lackluster cybersecurity measures. Assessing the Cybersecurity Performance of the Finance Supply Chain ,” which explores how financial service providers manage third-party cyber risk.

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Abrigo

APRIL 1, 2015

A recent Wall Street Journal article by Victoria McGrane and Jon Hilsenrath highlighted how the nation’s regulators are increasingly questioning and turning their focus toward bank boards. These smaller banks have also seen new, and more frequent, attention from regulators. How is the management of risk overseen?

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Abrigo

JUNE 17, 2015

And many of the risks associated with agriculture lending are out of borrowers’ control, according to the OCC: • weather • pricing • domestic and global supply and demand changes • disease • land values • government regulations • subsidy programs and • changes in consumers’ preferences.

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Abrigo

MARCH 24, 2023

Step two Identify inherent risk vs. residual risk Inherent risk is any activity or factor posed to the credit union, notwithstanding applying any management or risk mitigation tools. This example is a situation with a "high" inherent risk and "strong" mitigating controls.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 10, 2015

In the same way, financial institutions conducting stress tests to satisfy prudential regulators’ queries on reserves and capital can generate additional benefits from this process, according to Elizabeth Williams, managing director of financial consulting firm CEIS Review Inc. Manage concentration risk.

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Abrigo

MAY 2, 2022

Confident Risk Management Begins with Sound Loan Policy A risk-based approach to loan policy can effectively improve your institution's profitability. Takeaway 1 Loan policy is the foundation of a risk-focused financial institution, and it requires regular updates and monitoring to be effective. Download whitepaper.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

You might also like this checklist for preparing for the CFPB 1071 rule DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 Bank and credit union executives are worried about complying with the CFPB's upcoming final rule on small business loan application data. The "what," "who" and "why" Common questions about the 1071 rule What is the 1071 rule?

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Some of the most pressing challenges facing community banks and credit unions in the current banking environment include narrow interest rate margins, increasing pressure from regulators, and competition with “too-big-to-fail” mega-banks. However, community banks and credit unions can still win with a community and relationship first focus.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Using information from the core deposit study, bank or credit union management better understands depositor behavior and has critical information to develop pricing strategies and manage funding costs. You can also incorporate the results into the asset/liability management model and develop stress testing scenarios down the road.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Within the financial industry, the word “regulation” often receives a mixed reaction. What’s been mostly out of the mainstream news cycle, though, is the effects of regulation following the financial crisis on the community banks– specifically, credit unions. ” The piece was written by B.

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Abrigo

MARCH 2, 2023

You might also like this whitepaper, "Best practices for purchasing bank or credit union software" DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 As Southwest Airlines learned, technology shortcomings create enormous costs in the short-term and in the future. Experts say that would be a mistake. Viewing technology as a near-term cost ultimately hurts the enterprise.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

At the 2015 Risk Management Summit hosted by Sageworks, a panel of banking industry experts provided tips for bank and credit union professionals to put their institutions in a better position for transitioning from the incurred-loss model when the time comes. Do This Capture data.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 28, 2016

At the same time, top executives and managers at banks and credit unions know that customers cannot be served well if the financial institution is struggling to survive. As a result, growing profitably and mitigating risk are also core objectives at virtually every bank and credit union, regardless of size. They may include: 1.

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Abrigo

JULY 29, 2015

One NCUA-regulated credit union noted how important it is to instill a solid credit risk culture during the entire loan process. A Federal Reserve-regulated institution also commented that specific loan areas were of importance in their most recent exam. Concentration and CRE risk is still important to the regulators.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Many would point to imprudent lending standards as a leading cause of the financial crisis of 2008, and in turn, financial institution regulators have since bolstered lending standards and capital thresholds as a preventive measure against a similar crisis. Blog Bank Credit Union'

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Abrigo

JUNE 9, 2016

Growth areas are more likely to be tied to providing advisory, consultant and wealth management services or to providing outsourced functions such as CFO duties, Koltin said in an interview for the new book by Sageworks, Next-Level Accountants: Your guide to growing a firm of trusted advisors.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 9, 2020

On October 29, 2020, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued a letter to all depositories and non-depositories regulated by them regarding climate change and financial risks. In her letter , Linda Lacewell, the DFS superintendent, said she expected regulated depositories under DFS supervision to: 1.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Regular training of lending and credit risk staff helps keep processes and systems in shape to produce good loans. Aside from formal training, one way that banks and credit unions can ensure staff are attuned to the latest regulations and best practices is by routinely sharing lending and credit risk resources.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Top banking risk management papers and infographics Abrigo experts' insights on deposit pricing, stress testing, loan review, and CECL were popular with banking risk professionals. You might also like this webinar, "Unraveling risk rating: Making sense of your best early warning tool." Here are the top resources.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 23, 2018

At worst, it will get you into some serious trouble with a regulator. In his brief tenure as interim head, he has halted all new actions, postponed increased regulation on the payday lending market and dropped lawsuits against companies. Google Pay’s 100 Million Downloads. Just ask the team at Wells Fargo….

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FICO

AUGUST 3, 2022

With increased regulatory scrutiny, CIOs in banking and finance need to work closely with their Chief Risk Officers and fellow business counterparts to ensure robust governance covering the use of data, analytics, and all aspects related to model risk management. The Five Pillars of a Decision Management Platform.

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NCR

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Evaluation of Risk. The overall risk management framework of any institution, including banks, should include cybersecurity considerations. By continuously training staff to “think before you click,” institutions can prevent inadvertent downloading of malware. The Role of the ISO.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Watch NOW Takeaway 1 Portfolio risk and accounting professionals often keep up to date on industry trends by reading Abrigo's blog. Takeaway 2 Management reports, probability of default, and model validation topics were found in the top blogs for risk professionals. The FASB’s description of proposed changes can be found here.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 22, 2024

download NOW Takeaway 1 Fraud losses totaled $485.6 Takeaway 2 Examiners' focus is on risk management related to products and services , especially those involving complex technologies like AI. This step sets the foundation for effectiv e risk management by understanding the unique challenges associated with the product.

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