PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2020

For Wells Fargo, he will act as the CRO for Consumer Lending. Chief Operational Risk Officer at Santander Bank, will serve as the leader of the Operational Risk team for Wells Fargo. In February, the bank agreed to pay $3 billion to settle with regulators and close the case.

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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

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It's about ensuring that every aspect of your lending operation is optimized for efficiency and effectiveness. Whether it's at the start of a year or some other time, focusing on these key areas will help you fine-tune your operations and set your financial institution up for success in the year ahead.

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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. You might also like this video, "A look at credit risk in a rising-rate environment." Regulators foster prudent loan modifications.

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Management Risk Management Policies Lending 195

Abrigo

MAY 19, 2023

They should be knowledgeable of both sound lending practices and their own institution’s specific lending guidelines. In addition, they should be familiar with pertinent laws and regulations affecting credit and lending activities.

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Training Lending Risk Management Guidelines 195

PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2020

FinTechs continue to push the envelope to see how far open banking frameworks can go in improving the SMB banking experience, and increasingly, SMB lending is shifting to the center of these collaborative efforts. “Regulation around open banking has certainly been of great benefit to businesses in the U.K., In the U.K.,

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PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2018

Wells Fargo, weeks after it was hit with a rare enforcement action from the Federal Reserve, is overhauling its risk management processes and announced internally that four top risk management executives would be retiring. However, the FI can still lend and take deposits. All are retiring in April, May or June.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2020

But the latest initiatives reveal a growing interest in transforming internal processes, particularly among smaller banks looking to upgrade their core infrastructure and elevate small business lending operations. Equiniti Eyes APIs for Risk Management. Bectran Augments Cash Application With API.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing. They must not only comply with regulations aimed at protecting the safety of the FI but also those protecting the customers/members.

Technology 195

Technology Fraud Compliance Regulation 195

Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing. They must not only comply with regulations aimed at protecting the safety of the FI but also those protecting the customers/members.

Technology 195

Technology Fraud Compliance Regulation 195

Abrigo

MAY 18, 2023

How to evaluate loan review processes based on their scope and depth A closer look at loan review can help your institution determine what steps to take to please regulators and streamline processes. You might also like this webinar, "Return to basics: Asking the right credit risk questions."

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Lending Training Guidelines Policies 195

PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2016

It feels like 2014 again with the ongoing popularity of alternative lending startups. It’s even more surprising given that 2016 could be the year that regulation begins to really kick in for these lenders — in the U.S., Alternative Lending. That, experts say, would be a massive headache for these players. MarketInvoice.

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Lending Regulation Big Data Risk Management 100

Abrigo

APRIL 21, 2023

Focus loan reviews on risk in the portfolio Continuous loan review monitoring helps banks and credit unions ensure credit review systems support safe and sound lending. You might also like this webinar, "Return to basics: Asking the right credit risk questions."

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Lending Risk Management Software System 195

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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Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2023

Banking reports to inform risk management and strategy These reports on capital, growth, and liquidity help financial institutions spot warning signs. They help manage and shape strategy in volatile economic and industry conditions. Regulators review them to assess safety and soundness.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

For most consumers who have a checking account, savings account and maybe a mortgage, the regulations placed on their community bank isn’t given a second thought. Two recent surveys addressing the community banking landscape have pointed to increasing regulations as the primary cause of stress for these institutions.

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Community Bank Community Regulation Survey 150

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Regulators the world over are beginning to take a closer look at the alternative and marketplace lending business model. Also, in China, analysts at Yingcan Group pointed to the government’s P2P and marketplace lending crackdown as being likely to shrink the industry by as much as 70 percent this year. In June, the U.K.’s

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Compliance Risk Management Lending Regulation 117

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Another trait that is important for a loan reviewer to have in order to operate an effective loan review function is curiosity, Cooley says. Credit Risk Management. Credit Risk Regulation. Lending & Credit Risk. Member Business Lending. Risk Ratings. Credit Risk Management.

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Video Analysis Risk Management Training 195

CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Although bank lending partnerships with fintechs continue to receive OCC attention, recent remarks by OCC officials indicate that OCC scrutiny is now also directed at partnerships outside of the lending arena. Mr. Hsu also raised concerns about unknown risks or “nasty surprises” arising out of bank-fintech arrangements.

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Fintech Risk Management Conference Lending 146

Abrigo

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Blog posts to help your asset/liability management (ALM) staff strategize for the future These ALM posts were the most popular in 2022. Our top ten blogs were created by Abrigo's team, which includes former bankers, regulators, and industry experts. Lending & Credit Risk. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Learn more.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Prudential regulators have made it clear that while they will adjust supervisory strategies as appropriate to emerging risks of the pandemic, examiner scrutiny will continue assessing basic principles that ensure the safety and soundness of financial institutions. Loan administration is a basic and yet far-reaching process of lending.

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System Lending Software Risk Management 195

South State Correspondent

APRIL 23, 2023

Analysts, regulators, legislators, and bankers have been attributing the root cause of SVB’s failure in the past month. Some blame the dilution of the Dodd-Frank provisions, others the lack of oversight by regulators, and others still blame social media for exacerbating the deposit run.

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Management Security Risk Management social media 195

Abrigo

MAY 2, 2022

Confident Risk Management Begins with Sound Loan Policy A risk-based approach to loan policy can effectively improve your institution's profitability. Takeaway 1 Loan policy is the foundation of a risk-focused financial institution, and it requires regular updates and monitoring to be effective.

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Policies Lending Regulation Examples 195

CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In July 2020, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council issued a “ Joint Statement on Managing the LIBOR Transition.” ” The statement highlighted the financial, legal, consumer protection, and operational risks that will result from LIBOR’s expected discontinuation.

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Regulation FDIC New York Lending 78

Abrigo

MARCH 2, 2023

But when a storm hit, limitations on the back end due to its insufficient operations technology hampered Southwest’s ability to handle the most basic customer service in that industry: getting customers safely where they needed to be. A buyer’s guide for lending software for smaller financial institutions can be helpful.

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Technology Lending Community Software 195

CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In particular, the report’s recommendations deserve attention because they are likely to influence future actions by the federal banking regulators and the CFPB. (The The report attributes the risk that such schemes will arise to bank/fintech relationships that “lack proper regulatory oversight or principles for responsible lending.”

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Fintech Report Data Lending 78

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

In a survey of community banks and credit unions at the 2016 Sageworks Risk Management Summit, 42 percent of respondents said Commercial Real Estate, or CRE, lending was their primary focus for loan portfolio growth. For many, commercial real estate lending may be the ticket. This reflects a larger industry trend.

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Community Bank Handbook Lending Risk Management 150

Celent Banking

JANUARY 22, 2015

Peer to Peer (P2P) lending is one of those situations and banks have started to experiment with it, taking P2P lending to main street. Banks are certainly not playing hide and seek with P2P lending. Regulation is an important issue for banks to get into P2P lending and depending the country, there may be restrictions.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 27, 2021

It alerts you to weaknesses in your portfolio and gives you an opportunity to correct them before regulators come in,” he says. Ideally, your loan review should operate like a radar, going out and touching the portfolio, constantly scanning, and looking for weaknesses.” Objectives of Loan Review & Credit Risk Review Systems".

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

The better prepared, the less likely they are to run afoul of the continually shifting regulations. Regulators and industry consultants agree that community banks are generally doing a great job handling their regulatory oversight and requirements. Be aware of existing or emerging risk concerns. increased operational risks.

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Compliance Regulation Community Bank Community 101

Gonzobanker

JUNE 14, 2023

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. Don’t get complacent.

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Compliance FDIC Strategy Fintech 109

South State Correspondent

JUNE 13, 2022

Banks that are looking to enhance their risk management practices should consider incorporating the concept of the velocity of risk into their enterprise-wide risk management practices. Some risks occur slowly; others strike quickly and hard. Optimizing Risk. Consider the risk above.

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Risk Management Examples social media Management 195

Abrigo

APRIL 19, 2016

In a recent whitepaper (download), the regulator outlined the general approach it will take as it evaluates innovative products, services and processes that OCC-regulated banks may offer or perform. Specifically, he said this means: • The bank understands the product and the risks it carries. • Collaborate with other regulators.

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Innovation Fintech Risk Management Community Bank 150

Abrigo

JUNE 17, 2015

Like other types of lending, banks must remain cautious to avoid too heavy of an agricultural concentration or too much lending within a certain ag segment. Without diversification, risks will be expounded. The challenge is that market conditions in this type of lending tend to be volatile.

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How To Kansas City Lending Analysis 150

PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2019

central bank, is getting a bit worried about sharing some of the financial infrastructure with tech upstarts such as OnDeck Capital and Kabbage , a sense of caution that the newswire said puts the bank “at odds with other regulators looking to bring [those firms] into the fold.”. Reuters reported early Monday (Jan.

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Fintech St. Louis System Regulation 148

NCR

MARCH 1, 2016

As a result of the recession and market volatility, there has been a concerted effort in recent years throughout the banking industry to focus on a holistic approach to an institution’s overall risk management in order to achieve and sustain stability. Operational risks transcend all departments of a bank.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2020

This week’s look at the latest in bank-FinTech collaborations and open banking initiatives finds a focus on small business lending: In the U.K., Deloitte, Unqork, Plaid Debut Lending-as-a-Service Tool. ” Plaid Unlocks Payroll Data to Support PPP Lending. .” Funding Options Unlocks Data Across 20 Lenders.

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