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Best practices for credit risk management in uncertain times

Abrigo

Fortify your credit risk management framework How to prepare your organization for scrutiny of its credit risk management practices during your next exam or review. . You might also like this whitepaper, "Stress Testing: Managing Capital Levels and Credit Risk." Have a playbook.

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Interest rate risk management in a rising rate environment

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If an institution wasn’t fully prepared, however, it can nevertheless meet its goals using tailored asset/liability management (ALM) strategies. Take, for example, Bank “A” with a loan portfolio composition of 50% fixed and 50% variable rate versus Bank “B” with a 40% fixed rate and 60% variable rate.

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BMO converting to cloud-based risk management analytics

BankInovation

Bank of Montreal will leverage a proprietary, cloud-based, risk management analytics solution to forecast loan loss scenarios faster and with better cost-efficiency. BMO Chief Executive Darryl White referenced the system during the bank's earnings call Wednesday. “We continue to modernize our technology through cloud,” White said.

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Regtech in banking: How emerging technology helps keep banks compliant

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Takeaway 1 Regtech uses new technologies such as AI and machine learning to streamline processes that keep organizations compliant. Regulatory technology, or regtech, can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of functions in many workplaces, and banks and credit unions are no exception.

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Regtech in banking: How emerging technology helps keep banks compliant

Abrigo

Takeaway 1 Regtech uses new technologies such as AI and machine learning to streamline processes that keep organizations compliant. Regulatory technology, or regtech, can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of functions in many workplaces, and banks and credit unions are no exception.

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Combating inconsistency in risk management

Abrigo

When it comes to the risk management process, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. “It is as much an art as a science,” says Tim McPeak, risk management consultant at Sageworks. • Applying regulatory guidance : Standards are often not applied consistently across the portfolio, e.g. risk rating score.

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Why banking technology makes sense – recession or not

Abrigo

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. Takeaway 2 According to Forrester data, firms pursuing technology-driven innovation grow three to four times faster than industry averages.