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Interest rate risk management in a rising rate environment

Abrigo

If an institution wasn’t fully prepared, however, it can nevertheless meet its goals using tailored asset/liability management (ALM) strategies. The blue line shows the effective funds rate, or the average rate at which institutions are actually lending and borrowing funds from one another. Is the reward worth the risk?

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Change management in banks and credit unions: A key to success

Abrigo

More recently, the OCC identified change management as one of its supervision priorities for the year ahead.

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Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer

Abrigo

Financial services experience: Practical experience in the banking or financial sector, especially in compliance, risk management, or auditing roles, is invaluable for a BSA Officer. BSA Officers must be able to identify risks and potential compliance issues to ensure a robust AML compliance program.

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10 Top Banking Podcasts You Should be Listening to

Abrigo

Thankfully for bank and credit union executives, lenders, risk managers, and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officers, banking podcasts and podcasts for credit unions are plentiful, and options are growing. Listen to the podcast episode, " How To Sleep Easier at Night About Capital and Risk Levels.". Lending & Credit Risk.

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Using BSA Hot Topics to Strengthen Your BSA Program in 2020

Abrigo

It is critical for leadership and the Board of Directors to be engaged in all areas of the institution, including compliance with the BSA. This is a must-have risk management concept. These actions are public, so the reputational and strategic risks are real. Fraud Prevention. Fraud Trends. Fraud Prevention.

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BaaS Banks Are in Time Out, and Here’s Why It’s a Big Deal

Gonzobanker

Cross River Bank recently found itself in hot water with the FDIC when the agency declared that the bank engaged in unsafe or unsound banking practices in relation to its compliance with fair lending laws and regulations, specifically the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Truth-in-Lending Act. The BaaS industry is in hot water.

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Wake up: Your bank is not efficient

Gonzobanker

Progress made in the efficiency ratio has primarily been achieved by: greater interest income through lending activity; a near-zero cost of funds environment; and. To reach the efficiency levels of a next generation bank, leadership needs to set more ambitious targets for employee and staff dollar productivity.