Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Saving money by conducting inside risk management and compliance reviews. As a group, community banks spend substantial funds hiring outside consultants to help with various management functions, and a substantial share of dollars are spent to help oversee their risk management and compliance activities.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Compliance Risk Management Community 70

Jeff For Banks

JUNE 2, 2023

Although the Federal Home Loan Bank System was too close to the industry it regulated during the early years of the crisis and its policies greatly contributed to the problem, the Bank Board had been given far too few resources to supervise effectively an industry that was allowed vast new powers. We took a serious reputational hit.

FDIC 78

FDIC Community Bank Regulation Lending 78

CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To obtain supervisory non-objection, a bank must demonstrate in writing that it understands any relevant compliance obligations, including under the Bank Secrecy Act, federal securities laws, the Commodity Exchange Act, and consumer protection laws.

Compliance 78

Compliance cryptocurrency Regulation FDIC 78

Jack Henry

APRIL 30, 2014

The following steps are expected of FIs: Maintain an information security program and risk assessment, Monitor Internet traffic to your website in order to detect an attack (establish a baseline so you can easily discern an increase in activity). Ensure adherence to appropriate patch management policy and procedures.

Fraud 88

Fraud Cyber Security ATM FDIC 88

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Previewing an easier-to-use format of the FFIEC’s IT security assessment. Bad news: In its original form, it’s awkward to use—and may become part of those dreaded IT security exams. Risk levels have a five-point range. For example: Who manages each piece? How is it secured? By Ellen Ryan.

Tools 70

Tools Community Community Bank Security 70

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Previewing an easier-to-use format of the FFIEC’s IT security assessment. Bad news: In its original form, it’s awkward to use—and may become part of those dreaded IT security exams. Risk levels have a five-point range. For example: Who manages each piece? How is it secured? By Ellen Ryan.

Tools 70

Tools Community Community Bank Security 70

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

One of the biggest problems with FinTech companies is that many of them exploit existing banking infrastructure—including debit, credit and ACH networks—and access traditional checking and saving accounts, yet face minimal regulation when it comes to data security and privacy. These insights emulate relationship banking.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Community Analytics Lending 70

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Consumer lending compliance — like other aspects of enterprise risk management at financial institutions — saw a huge impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Examiners, therefore, will routinely consider whether consumer lending underwriting and pricing guidelines, policies, and procedures comply with these requirements.

Compliance 195

Compliance Lending Risk Management Regulation 195

CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC should finalize the interagency guidance for banks on managing risks associated with third-party relationships that was proposed in July 2021. This includes IDIs acting as lenders in bank/fintech partnerships.

Fintech 78

Fintech Report Data Lending 78

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You might also like this webinar: "Fortify Your Loan Policy to Effectively Manage Credit Risk." This requirement may be burdensome for institutions that either don’t have the IT staff to set up the digital infrastructure for such a firewall or don’t have the resources to secure a third-party solution. See the difference.

Lending 195

Lending Data Regulation Community 195