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Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer

Abrigo

BSA training and experience must be extensive to meet regulatory expectations of a BSA Officer being competent and able to execute all duties effectively. Leadership and management: Leading and effectively managing a compliance team is a significant part of the role.

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

Abrigo

Specifically, examiners are directed to assess how banks are implementing significant changes in the following four areas: Leadership Operations Risk management frameworks Business activities (including the use of third parties to support critical activities).

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How to Win Small Business Loans This Year

Abrigo

Making small business loans efficient and worthwhile Digitalizing the lending process can help financial institutions win small business loans and meet customers' needs. You might also like this webinar on small business lending best practices. Top problems in small business lending. Roadblocks to Success.

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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. Enforcement actions can lead to cease and desist of any mergers or acquisitions, new branches, and in some cases no lending or other growth avenues. Ensure There Are Adequate Resources. Learn more.

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10 Top Banking Podcasts You Should be Listening to

Abrigo

Sometimes 20 minutes, sometimes 50 minutes, this podcast digs into such topics as creating branch experiences that go hand-in-hand with digital ones, identifying risk, and consumer lending. Lending & Credit Risk. BSA Training. Lending & Credit Risk. keep me informed. Whitepaper. Asset Liability Modeling.

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CFPB issues Spring 2020 semi-annual report to Congress

CFPB Monitor

The Bureau’s Fair Lending Supervision program initiated 14 supervisory events during the period covered by the report, which is 2 fewer than the number of such events initiated during the period covered by the prior semi-annual report.

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Two keys to building a strong credit culture

Abrigo

With more competition, institutions are lending in new areas, adjusting underwriting standards and seeking to grow via mergers and acquisitions. Leadership should be strong promoters of the culture. Staff across the institution must be trained to develop the skills and capabilities needed to contribute to organizational success.

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