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9 ways to manage credit risk

Independent Banker

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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Fight between OCC and upside-down Texas bank boils over

American Banker

Industry Bancshares' bond portfolio is massively underwater, and one of its regulators says the company is in "troubled condition." But Industry says it was already working on fixes prior to the OCC's intervention, which it calls an "unfortunate example of regulatory overreach."

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Building the engine alongside the brakes: Acting Comptroller Hsu’s remarks discuss impact of artificial intelligence and tokenization in banking

CFPB Monitor

Hsu, Acting Comptroller of the Currency delivered remarks to the American Bankers Association Risk and Compliance Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The core of Hsu’s remarks is that, given the rapid innovation of AI and tokenization in banking, banks should closely work with regulators to manage technological risks.

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5 reasons your financial institution should attend the ThinkBIG 2024 conference

Abrigo

This year’s conference will feature industry experts, financial institution peers, BSA/AML professionals, CPAs, law enforcement, auditors, and regulators selected especially for their expertise and timely knowledge. Network with bankers, auditors, and regulators Networking has always been table stakes to ThinkBIG conference attendees.

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AML compliance: Why failure is not an option

Abrigo

Introduction Prioritizing AML compliance resources The regulations laid out in the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) are intended to promote financial transparency and identify those who misuse the financial system. Civil penalties vary, with regulators authorized to penalize between $5000 and $1,000,000 per violation for each day the breach occurs.

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The Divided States Of Public Opinion On FinServ Regulation

PYMNTS

That financial regulation is divisive among legislators is not exactly a big revelation. Ask Texas Republican U.S. regulators, according to the Boston Consulting Group. Those numbers are expected to increase as more Asian and European regulators are becoming increasingly active. Public Opinion by the Numbers.

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5 Reasons Your Financial Institution Should Attend ThinkBIG 2021

Abrigo

Takeaway 3 Network with other bankers, auditors, regulators, and Abrigo experts. Abrigo’s annual conferences have brought together industry experts, financial institution peers, BSA/AML professionals, CPAs, auditors, and regulators for nearly two decades. Reasons to attend. Why ThinkBIG 2021? Drive Growth.”