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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. ” But these inconsistencies pose significant challenges to managing credit risk at financial institutions.

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Food for Thought: A Policy on Credit Exceptions

Abrigo

If actual practices vary materially from the written guidelines and procedures, the source of this discrepancy should be identified, and either actual practices or the written policy should be changed. Management may conclude that specific sections of the written policy are no longer relevant. and property tax payments.

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How Are PPP Loans Forgiven? What We Know Now

Abrigo

or who received annualized pay of more than $100,000 during any period in 2019; state and local employer taxes assessed on an employee’s compensation (i.e., State Unemployment Tax Act, or SUTA) during the eight-week covered period Employee counts : The average number of FTEs per month for both the eight-week period and either a) Feb.

Taxes 195
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Expanding credit portfolios: 3 Growing pains

Abrigo

Note, the list isn’t exhaustive but is meant to highlight some important talking points: • Identify which source documents are required from the borrower and what time period they should cover (consider both recency and duration) • Specify what quality of borrower data (audited, compiled, tax returns, etc.)

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Conducting an exam-proof AML/CFT risk assessment for credit unions

Abrigo

Step two Identify inherent risk vs. residual risk Inherent risk is any activity or factor posed to the credit union, notwithstanding applying any management or risk mitigation tools. This example is a situation with a "high" inherent risk and "strong" mitigating controls. If so, how is this monitored?

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How to Conduct an Exam-Proof BSA/AML Risk Assessment

Abrigo

Inherent risk is any activity or factor posed to the financial institution, notwithstanding applying any management or risk mitigation tools. After adjusting the inherent risk for the institution’s risk management controls, residual risk represents the bank or credit union’s current risk.

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Use Cases And Business Opportunities Stemming From Open Banking (4/4)

Lars Markull

This is at the center of most Open Banking regulations and can be achieved with the right design and guidelines. . C) Risk Management. When we talk to people about the opportunities stemming from Open Banking, risk management is usually a topic which comes up. Why do service providers offer Open Banking products?