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ALM 101: Introduction to Asset/Liability Management – Part 2: Interest Rate Risk – Earnings at Risk

Abrigo

As described in the first post of this series , a key component of effective asset/liability management (ALM) is managing risks. ALM 101: Introduction to Asset/Liability Management. Takeaway 3 Two methods of measuring short-term interest rate risk are a gap analysis and, more commonly, an income simulation. Earnings at Risk.

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How Stress Test Results Can Yield Better Lending, Credit, and Risk Decisions

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Stress Testing | 7 minute read Key Takeaways Stress testing is an important component of sound risk management. Some financial institutions may view stress testing as a “check the box” practice to satisfy regulators, but others are making the most out of the process. Stress testing and risk management. Now that's big.

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The Risk Your Asset/Liability Management Process Might Be Missing

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ALM | 4 minute read Key Takeaways Many financial institutions view asset/liability management as a "check-the-box" regulatory exercise. An extreme focus on using ALM to manage the risk of rising rates means some FIs overlook using ALM to grow earnings and capital, putting them at risk of underperformance.

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Food for Thought: A Policy on Credit Exceptions

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Portfolio segments should be monitored and managed, not get buried in exception counts. unsecured lending is bad rather than unsecured lending should only be extended to high pass risk rated credit). This is particularly true of credit exceptions related to account management (e.g., It just stays on forever.

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Data-driven strategies for banks and credit unions: Start here

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Staff producing the reports must communicate with management and inquire what management wants to glean or achieve from the data insights. Management may need to adjust its strategy to grow within areas where there is still room for growth without jeopardizing these limits. CRE geographic heat map.

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Scale Matters … But Smart Matters More

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It’s very hard for regulated banks and credit unions to gain any meaningful efficiencies under $1 billion in assets. Management must invest in the resources necessary for best-in-class digital sales capabilities, and then they need to terrorize their team to hit aggressive growth goals through this channel. Why is this important?

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A thoughtful approach to generative AI

Abrigo

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