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6 Reasons Financial Institutions Are Embracing Risk and Regulation Tactics

Perficient

In the fast-paced realm of finance, the significance of regulatory risk and compliance management practices cannot be overstated. Legal Obligations and Regulatory Frameworks It is well-known that financial institutions operate within a complex web of laws and regulations. The Role of Regulatory Risk and Compliance 1.

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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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3 Blind Spots Your Bank Board Can Protect Management From

South State Correspondent

For years, regulators have talked about enterprise risk management (“ERM”). One component of every bank’s ERM is the concept of a clear credible challenge by the board of directors to the senior management of the bank.

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An Industry Wake-Up Call: The CFPB’s Impact on the Medical Debt Collection Space

Perficient

The objective is clear: encouraging compliance with consumer protection regulations they deem important before punitive measures are implemented broadly. Whether managing medical debt collections in-house or outsourcing to third-party agencies, companies need to exercise vigilance.

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Initial thoughts about the proposed CPRA regulations

CFPB Monitor

In a surprising development, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) published proposed amendments to the CCPA regulations recently. The proposed amendments—which in effect are the draft CPRA regulations—were issued without advance notice, ahead of the schedule previously announced by the CPPA. .

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The Risk Your Asset/Liability Management Process Might Be Missing

Abrigo

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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Maxine Waters Says Regulators Should Consider Shutting Down Wells Fargo

PYMNTS

Maxine Waters, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, issued a report last week suggesting that regulators might want to consider shutting down the scandal-ridden Wells Fargo. It added that Congress should consider passing laws that would require regulators to use these aggressive punishments.