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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. 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.

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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. Why change management helps banks and credit unions: Enhanced adaptability : Financial institutions are subject to numerous regulatory changes, technological advancements, and market fluctuations.

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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. Another aspect of this advisory is that leadership should provide adequate human and technological resources. Learn more.

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Bank CIOs Must Break Through The Tactical Barrier

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A strategic mindset and an updated slate of skills will best position CIOs as successful technology leaders. While experience is a critical ingredient for the top technology role, it’s important to recognize that decades of experience translate to a leader who grew up in the “tactical” era of technology. 2: Talent Shortage.

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How to Win Small Business Loans This Year

Abrigo

According to the ABA report, smaller banks tend to lag in technology adoption for lending, which means they have tremendous opportunity to improve the efficiency and profitability of small business loans. With additional automation and new technology, small business loans can continue to be a profitable and worthwhile revenue stream.

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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. So far, episode topics include cover loan pricing in a rising-rate environment, cannabis-related banking , and technology implementation.

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Reduce your accounting firm’s cyber risks with these 8 actions

Abrigo

Demand for effective cyber risk management is so strong that the AICPA is developing common criteria for CPAs to use as they help clients evaluate their programs and efforts. Here are eight actions Larkin and other IT pros recommend to build awareness and reduce risks: 1. Ensure leadership buy-in.