CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2021

On December 16, 2021, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) released draft principles for climate-related financial risk management for large banks. Transition risks are those caused by shifts in policy, consumer and business sentiment, and technologies in conjunction with necessary measures to limit climate change.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Takeaway 2 With proper planning and effective strategies, the scheduling process can be made more manageable at your financial institution. Takeaway 3 Credit analysts need training to understand the working capital cycle, look for hidden risks, and be aware of accounting changes.

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Abrigo

MAY 19, 2016

Monitoring credit risk management, interest rate risk and banks’ ability to stress test loans affected by low oil prices are among the priorities for supervisors at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) these days, according to the agency’s recent mid-year status report on its operating plan.

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Insights on Business

JANUARY 3, 2019

To thwart cybercriminals and meet regulatory requirements while also managing costs, institutions should consider adopting a centrally managed platform and related services to create a consistent and scalable control framework. Three pillars of cyber risk management on the cloud.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Support credit risk management Understanding loan covenants, when financial institutions should use them, and how to monitor them supports strong lending portfolios and credit risk management best practices. They also give the lender tools to monitor and manage the situation.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The announcement of significant amendments to the DFS500 regulations on December 1, 2023, represents a pivotal moment for entities operating within New York’s financial sector. Embracing these changes enables entities to fortify their operations, safeguard stakeholders, and instill trust within the broader financial community.

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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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Cisco

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It is an update to the 2004 Operations book, and links the different processes of Architecture, Infrastructure, and Operations (AIO) into a cohesive framework for auditors to assess. In this booklet the FFIEC discusses the principles and practices for IT and operations, as well as processes for addressing risk respective to IT systems.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Takeaway 2 The top lending and credit blog posts focused on the benefits of banking technology, interest rate management, and developing risk ratings. They’ve also focused on managing interest rate risk in a rising rate environment. Reduce operating cost while ensuring loan policy consistency.

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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.

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Abrigo

JUNE 23, 2017

The desire to avoid examiner scrutiny may tempt some financial institutions to set the bar high when it comes to credit and liquidity risk management policy limits, but regulators are discouraging this approach. Do established policy limits reflect true risk tolerance?

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 10, 2023

How industry analysis can improve your credit risk management Understanding your customers' businesses leads to better loan pricing, structure, and risk management. You might also like this webinar series, "Tackling common credit risk questions during challenging times." Get more credit risk best practices.

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Abrigo

APRIL 25, 2024

At the same time, 59% pursued credit to meet operating expenses. Banks and credit unions that do not evolve their lending capabilities face higher operating expenses and are at higher risk of suffering increasing loss rates. A majority of applicants sought less than $100,000. 1 appeared first on Abrigo.

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BankUnderground

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Operational risk is rapidly becoming one of the most important threats to the financial system but is also one of the least well understood. Cyber attacks are regularly cited as one of the top risks faced by firms in the financial sector and one of the most challenging to manage. Rachel Adeney and Amy Fraser.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2021

There have also been shifts in how customers pay for goods and services, with s ocial distancing policies making contactless transactions essential and pushing consumers toward payment methods such as bank transfers and digital wallets. Each company’s risk management approach must therefore be tailored to its specific business needs.

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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. You might also like this webinar, "ALM Basics: Best Practices in Measuring, Monitoring, and Controlling Interest Rate Risk" WATCH. The ALM Basics.

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Abrigo

APRIL 12, 2016

The FDIC is offering a fresh take on how a bank’s board of directors should understand and manage risk. Prudent oversight is rooted in the directors sending a clear message to staff that they value a strong risk management culture that includes a strong ethical culture,” the FDIC said. Evaluating risk management.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Learn what other banks are doing to manage. While some financial institutions had already embraced remote options, many implemented emergency work-from-home policies during the pandemic, necessitating adjustments in loan review departments' operations. Please see the graph below from the 2021 Loan Review Survey for reference.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Learn what other banks are doing to manage. While some financial institutions had already embraced remote options, many implemented emergency work-from-home policies during the pandemic, necessitating adjustments in loan review departments' operations. Please see the graph below from the 2021 Loan Review Survey for reference.

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Banking Exchange

JANUARY 31, 2022

Bank has created risk management policies to prevent recurrence says Moody’s Risk Management Feature Feature3 Retail Banking Compliance Lines of Business Compliance Management Operational Risk Compliance/Regulatory.

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FICO

APRIL 10, 2019

As companies learn their FICO Cyber Risk Score, it raises the question: What are our recommendations for cyber risk management? Managing cyber risk is about managing behavioral risk and skills gaps, as well as technical flaws. Change that is not fully managed can lead to vulnerabilities.

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Risk Management Management Security Guidelines 40

Bobsguide

AUGUST 7, 2022

London, UK – August 3, 2022 – Finastra announced today that The Co-operative Bank has selected Finastra Kondor in the cloud, available via Microsoft Azure, to upgrade its treasury infrastructure and automate manual reporting and processes. EMEA PR Manager. For more information about the solution, click here. T +44 (0)7552 865009.

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Operations Strategy Innovation Policies 68

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.

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Abrigo

JUNE 7, 2017

Board Oversight When growing an MBL program, the change in concentration levels forces the credit union to review its overall lending and risk strategy. For the board to be successful, CU management must provide continuous updates to the board regarding credit exposure, risks, performance versus targets and adherence to lending policy.

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Lending Management Analysis Policies 150

Perficient

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

When approached well, it enables organizations to: Unearth hyper-detailed insights into how work is done Identify processes that hinder productivity and are ripe for a rethink This is accomplished by combining data science and process management to deeply understand operational processes based on an organization’s widely available activity logs.

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Abrigo

MAY 19, 2023

The scope and depth of loan review Loan review requires a "renaissance banker" Loan review policies are typically reviewed and approved at least annually by the board of directors. Policy guidelines usually include a written description of the overall credit grading process and establish responsibilities for the various loan review functions.

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Training Lending Risk Management Guidelines 195

Abrigo

MAY 18, 2023

Considering the scope and depth of your financial institution’s loan review process is a great way to identify gaps in training and create more efficient operations. In a banking context, the scope is the number of different operations you do on the job and the frequency with which you do them.

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Lending Training Guidelines Policies 195

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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Abrigo

MAY 19, 2023

The complexity and scope of a loan review system will vary based on an institution’s size, type of operations, and management practices. Responsibilities may include assigning initial credit grades, ensuring grade changes are made when needed, or compiling the information necessary to assess the appropriateness of the ALLL.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The banking industry has faced many challenges in 2020, from transitioning to CECL, managing Paycheck Protection Program loans, and navigating an unprecedented economic recession. More than 500 banking professionals across the country gathered for a two-day 2020 ThinkBIG: Manage Risk. Plan for new technology and innovations.

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CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In remarks yesterday to The Clearing House and Bank Policy Institute Annual Conference, Acting Comptroller Hsu discussed the growth “of banking-as-a-service (BaaS),” meaning arrangements in which a nonbank offers banking services to its customers as a way of adding value to its products and services.

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Fintech Risk Management Conference Lending 146

Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Regtech is simply the use of technology such as AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and blockchain to improve the way businesses manage regulatory compliance. Typically, monitoring and keeping up with changes in regulations and then modifying your entire company's operations to stay compliant is no small feat.

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Technology Fraud Compliance Regulation 195

Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Regtech is simply the use of technology such as AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and blockchain to improve the way businesses manage regulatory compliance. Typically, monitoring and keeping up with changes in regulations and then modifying your entire company's operations to stay compliant is no small feat.

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Technology Fraud Compliance Regulation 195

Insights on Business

OCTOBER 23, 2019

IBM OpenPages with Watson has been named one of the 2019 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Integrated Risk Management Solutions. We have been named as a Leader in the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Integrated Risk Management Solutions as well as a Leader in the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for IT Risk Management.**.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 30, 2019

The Strategic Execution and Operations office, which is led by Derek Flowers, is said to be made of multiple teams, Seeking Alpha reported. Flowers, who was the company’s chief credit and market risk officer in the past, is a company operating committee member and an executive officer. Morgan Securities.

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Abrigo

APRIL 21, 2023

Continuous monitoring within the credit review process at banks and credit unions also supports appropriate risk communication with the institution’s management and board of directors. Credits needing additional scrutiny receive targeted reviews involving deeper dives into the underwriting as well as regulatory and policy compliance.

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Lending Risk Management Software System 195

Abrigo

MAY 11, 2020

Security breaches involving cloud computing highlight the importance of sound security controls and a clear understanding of cloud service providers’ risk management policies. How can financial institutions mitigate the risk? Keep your data secure and up-to-date using our datacenter. Learn more. What is Cloud Computing?

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Data Training Risk Management Software 195