Abrigo

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Why change management is vital for banks and credit unions Regulators promote change management to manage risk, but banks and credit unions can also achieve important benefits when they manage change. This article describes recent comments by financial regulators about managing change.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Managing loan workouts and modifications Tips for preparing your bank or credit union to handle an increased volume of problem loans while ensuring prudent credit risk management. Takeaway 2 Meanwhile, banks and credit unions will likely see a beefed-up regulatory emphasis on credit risk management practices, especially tied to CRE. .

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In the dynamic environment of highly regulated industries like healthcare and financial services, leaders often balance competing goals to delight customers while cutting costs. Build a reliable risk management strategy using accurate estimations and predictions. This blog was co-authored by Carl Aridas and Joel Thimsen.

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Perficient

APRIL 2, 2021

The agencies collectively announced a request for information (RFI) to gain input from stakeholders including financial institutions, trade associations, and consumer groups. Finally, views are sought for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including those related to consumer protection. Risk Management.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Regulators take risk seriously, and knowing just how much risk your institution can take while remaining compliant is essential. FinCEN said this was done with little to no risk management program. Takeaway 3 Be your champion and fight for whatever is necessary to instill a culture of compliance.

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Abrigo

MAY 20, 2022

Meet Model Risk Management Expectations Updates to the FDIC Risk Management Manual should steer institutions toward a model that manages risk and drives growth. Takeaway 1 Aside from meeting examiner expectations, proper model risk management can protect your institution from unnecessary risk. . FDIC Update.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Fortify your credit risk management framework How to prepare your organization for scrutiny of its credit risk management practices during your next exam or review. . You might also like this whitepaper, "Stress Testing: Managing Capital Levels and Credit Risk." keep me informed. Know your limits.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 1, 2022

Best practices for assessing models and managing risk Sound model development, implementation, use, and validation is especially important as CECL models debut. . Takeaway 2 Even small banks or credit unions not regulated by the Federal Reserve are required to address control risks from models. MRM and model validation regulations.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This blog was co-authored by Perficient Risk and Regulatory CoE Member: Alicia Lawrence The announcement of significant amendments to the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) regulations on December 1, 2023, represents a pivotal moment for entities operating within New York’s financial sector.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This blog was co-authored by Perficient Risk and Regulatory CoE Member: Alicia Lawrence Perficient’s Risk and Regulatory Center of Excellence (CoE) remains at the forefront of evolving financial rules and regulations, ensuring readiness to tackle emerging challenges and safeguard financial institutions and its customers.

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Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Well, Gonzobankers, the smart, idealist and self-declared revolutionary crypto kids just bought themselves a future of regulation — intricate, overbearing, and frustrating regulation, and regulation that the market will now demand. Welcome to adulthood, y’all. Wonderful” O’ Leary, and of course Tom and Gisele.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2021

Expensify’s SmartScan technology gets information from supplier bills for approval and payment with the same infrastructure developed for expenditures. Expensify, which has over 10 million users worldwide, said it’s the most popular receipt tracking and expense management app around the globe, according to the release.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 27, 2020

Regulators have determined there are five top hot topics that institutions should expect during their next exam. Early communication with your regulator is key to understanding the struggles and successes of managing a BSA/AML program during a global pandemic. 5 Things Regulators Will Look For In Your Next Exam.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 27, 2020

Regulators have determined there are five top hot topics that institutions should expect during their next exam. Early communication with your regulator is key to understanding the struggles and successes of managing a BSA/AML program during a global pandemic. 5 Things Regulators Will Look For In Your Next Exam.

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Cisco

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In 2017, New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) passed cybersecurity regulation 23 NYCRR 500, requiring all financial services companies to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA). According to the NYDFS cybersecurity regulations, there are common MFA violations that have occurred across financial service organizations.

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Bobsguide

MAY 30, 2022

To better help asset managers of European funds be prepared for the upcoming compliance requirements and regulatory disclosure obligations under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions has launched a new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting solution.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 11, 2022

Asset/liability management basics In part 1 of this "Introduction to ALM" blog series, learn the goals of asset/liability management and how it can help financial institutions. Takeaway 1 ALM in banking means managing the cash flows of assets and liabilities to increase profitability, manage risk, and maintain safety and soundness. .

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Abrigo

APRIL 15, 2022

ALM & Measuring Liquidity Risk at Banks and Credit Unions Regulatory agencies expect financial institutions to manage liquidity risk using processes and systems commensurate with the complexity, risk profile, and scope of operations. ALM 101: Introduction to Asset/Liability Management. This is the fourth post in a series. .

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Regulation is perhaps the strongest driver of Lithuania’s FinTech-friendly environment. For traditional banks, compliance experts agree that it’s all about data — and the ability to share information with regulators. Lithuania wants to become a global FinTech powerhouse. Resuming Operations.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

We have forward indicators that the Fed will raise interest rates four to six times over the next year,” says Gary Lewis, managing director of lending and deposit solutions for Jack Henry & Associates. It also makes a good impression on regulators. Regulators are fearful of banker complacency,” he observes.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2020

And new regulations are taking root or are on the horizon to help protect consumers, their data and how that data might be used. The state is doing that in part by imposing penalties on companies found to be lax in implementing strong security measures to protect personally identifiable information. Looking At Trust .

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PYMNTS

MARCH 3, 2020

The review, the opinions, thumbs up and down, and information passed in 240-character bytes are too far-flung, and constant, to monitor effectively. Social media-sourced data can help financial services firms, and regulators, improve financial inclusion efforts and customer service, which in turn boosts customer loyalty.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 5, 2023

AML Compliance Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer Hiring a Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer for a financial institution involves looking for a unique experience level and skillset that ensures compliance with the BSA and related regulations. But what makes an exceptional BSA Officer?

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PYMNTS

MAY 20, 2020

European Union (EU) regulators want feedback from users and digital service providers before they craft new rules that could manage giant tech firms Google, Facebook, Amazon and Uber, Reuters reported. Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg published “Charting the Way Forward: Online Content Regulation.”

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2019

These groups also face a common small- to medium-sized business (SMB) challenge — needing to track every transaction to prove fiscal responsibility to donors and regulators. according to the latest figures from the IRS, which monitors and regulates such organizations. There are approximately 1.56 trillion in revenues and $2.4

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

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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PYMNTS

JUNE 25, 2020

In today’s top news, Wirecard files for insolvency, and New York proposes easing regulations for cryptocurrency licenses. New York To Ease Cryptocurrency Regulations. Plus, California seeks a court order to make Uber and Lyft classify drivers as employees. Wirecard Files For Insolvency, Seeks Court Protection.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

They also need to collect and verify vendors’ details to comply with anti-crime regulations, adhere to tax reporting requirements and deliver convenient digital payments to these suppliers. Smooth B2B operations depend on robust data gathering, but many companies rely on manual methods to collect information and complete supplier enrollment.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

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. ALM seen as checking the box.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 6, 2016

On September 29th, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) that oversees the CFPB released a memorandum detailing the major management challenges facing the CFPB. Managing and Acquiring Sufficient Workspace to Support CFPB Activities. Ensuring Comprehensive Policies and Procedures Are in Place and Followed.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 3, 2024

New BOI requirements and how financial institutions can comply Here's what FinCEN's recent final rule for beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting says and how anti-money laundering (AML) programs will access BOI information. It also creates safeguards to ensure that the information is protected. Effective Jan.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Key Takeaways A dynamic asset/liability management (ALM) process can inform sound decision-making in both strategy and risk – but not many FIs approach ALM this way. Many financial institutions view asset/liability management (ALM) strictly as a regulatory requirement. Both have their pros and cons.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 23, 2019

In a marketplace where data is shared and distributed at record speeds, third-party or vendor risk management is a challenge for most businesses. The spotlight from federal and state regulators continues to shine on the use of third parties, and the pressure for those vendors to meet regulatory guidelines has greatly increased.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 25, 2021

In just his first full week as CFPB Director, the CFPB sent orders to six technology platforms offering payment services directing them to provide information to the Bureau. However, in light of the breadth of the information requested, it would not be surprising for the recipients of the orders to seek additional time to respond.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2021

Banks must grapple with the ongoing challenges of day-to-day operations, technology — and especially regulations — amid any new effort. And, in fact, contended Cohen, absent the demands of regulators, bringing new products and services to market might otherwise be a lot speedier for FIs.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Cybersecurity | 4 minute read Key Takeaways Third-party/vendor risk management is becoming increasingly challenging with more cloud-based providers. On top of initial vendor due diligence, there are ongoing, systematic approaches to managing third-party relationships. . Cyber Due Diligence. The banking industry is no stranger to this.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The bill is called the “Managed Stablecoins are Securities Act of 2019” and was proposed by two members of the House Financial Services Committee, Reps. When Garcia announced the bill, he talked about Libra specifically, saying that the Facebook coin, as well as other managed stablecoins, “are clearly securities under existing law.”.

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