Abrigo

MAY 20, 2022

Meet Model Risk Management Expectations Updates to the FDIC Risk Management Manual should steer institutions toward a model that manages risk and drives growth. Takeaway 1 Aside from meeting examiner expectations, proper model risk management can protect your institution from unnecessary risk. . FDIC Update.

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Abrigo

JUNE 7, 2021

Risks ALM Addresses Will Affect Performance and Strategy Asset/liability management models and processes address credit risk, liquidity risk, and interest rate risk. . Good asset/liability management, he says, “is knowing how much risk do we take.” It’s about how to make decisions inside the bank to manage risk. lines of credit.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Watch webinar Takeaway 1 BSA Officers are the frontline defenders against financial crimes in banking institutions, and hiring the proper skill set for each BSA position is critical. If the BSA Officer is a higher level and a “big picture” leader, process managers must naturally be analytical and confident to fill this necessary skill set.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

You might also like this upcoming webinar, "Relationship banking: 7 Keys to extraordinary results." Where to begin Develop a member business lending strategy Developing a sound MBL strategy, or tightening an existing one, can help credit unions achieve long-term success in managing member business lending risks.

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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

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Watch webinar Takeaway 1 Recent FinCEN consent orders show that weak compliance programs are coming under more scrutiny, especially at gap institutions. A gap institution is a financial institution that does not have a federal functioning regulator, such as a state-chartered credit union. FinCEN assessed a $1.5

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Abrigo

AUGUST 7, 2023

Applying model risk management to CECL What's involved in CECL model validation? Learn what banks, credit unions, and others subject to CECL accounting can expect from this risk management process. You might also like this webinar, "Conquering CECL model validation: Prepare for success."

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Watch webinar Takeaway 1 Recent FinCEN consent orders show that weak compliance programs are coming under more scrutiny, especially at gap institutions. A gap institution is a financial institution that does not have a federal functioning regulator, such as a state-chartered credit union. FinCEN assessed a $1.5

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Key Takeaways A dynamic asset/liability management (ALM) process can inform sound decision-making in both strategy and risk – but not many FIs approach ALM this way. Many financial institutions view asset/liability management (ALM) strictly as a regulatory requirement. Both have their pros and cons. learn more.

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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. This is the fourth post in a series. .

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Checklists, guides, and more to help you and your AML-CFT staff Thousands of FinCrime professionals have accessed these guides, checklists, and other resources produced in 2022 by Abrigo's team, which includes former bankers, BSA officers, and regulators. . Would you like other articles like this in your inbox?

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Abrigo

APRIL 10, 2017

In a recent Sageworks webinar , Ancin Cooley of Synergy Credit Union Consulting took a deep dive into five areas that credit unions interested in growing their MBL portfolios need to be aware of in order to effectively manage risk in the MBL portfolio.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

You might also like these on-demand webinars tackling common credit risk questions. Takeaway 2 With proper planning and effective strategies, the scheduling process can be made more manageable at your financial institution. Focus on addressing the most critical issues and limit the number of exceptions to a manageable level.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

You might also like this on-demand webinar, "AML/CFT hot topics for 2024: What to expect for financial crime." What tasks are required per regulations? Include HR to add steps for replacing staff Submit plans to AML program executive management for approval. We can help you navigate changing AML/CFT and fraud regulations.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 5, 2020

Now, banks and credit unions must determine how to safely and effectively manage risk in the portfolio while also driving growth at their institution. Therefore, it’s essential that the credit memo captures the complete picture of the borrower to ensure proper risk management. Improving loan grading in a recession.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 25, 2018

Marry tech and talent, then risk management can pay dividends, notes an upcoming PYMNTS webinar. In advance of the upcoming webinar titled “RegTech: Transforming Compliance Through Enabling Technology,” Clayton Mitchell, principal of Crowe Horwath , stated that RegTech’s effectiveness can be limited by internal factors.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 24, 2024

Account for the details before your FDIC bank acquisition Consider these tips for assessing your institution and a to-be-acquired institution for a smooth integration You might also like this webinar, "Valuation and purchase accounting: Navigating the changing M&A landscape."

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Abrigo

JUNE 19, 2022

You might also like these webinars especially for 2023 CECL adopters: "CECL Streamlined." And while regulators said some institutions would find the ELE tool useful for CECL, they acknowledged it did not represent a preferred method of regulators or a “safe harbor” method for GAAP compliance. keep me informed. Related Subhead.

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Abrigo

JUNE 3, 2021

By Hannakah Rubin, Risk Management Consultant at Abrigo. Law enforcement is of the opinion that this activity will only become more difficult to manage by FIs. Learn more by watching the webinar, "BSA Exam Prep 101: Hot Topics". Watch Webinar. BSA Rules and Regulation. BSA Rules and Regulation. Fraud Trends.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

ALM | 4 minute read Key Takeaways Many financial institutions view asset/liability management as a "check-the-box" regulatory exercise. An extreme focus on using ALM to manage the risk of rising rates means some FIs overlook using ALM to grow earnings and capital, putting them at risk of underperformance. ALM seen as checking the box.

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Abrigo

MAY 19, 2023

You might also like this webinar, "Return to basics: Asking the right credit risk questions." In addition, they should be familiar with pertinent laws and regulations affecting credit and lending activities. They should be knowledgeable of both sound lending practices and their own institution’s specific lending guidelines.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

You might also like this webinar, "Banking as a service: Objectives, opportunities, and obstacles." Takeaway 2 AI can lead to more accurate and consistent outputs or predictions, better risk management, and improved customer experiences.

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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. You might also like this resource, Abrigo's "2022 Loan Review Benchmark Survey Results."

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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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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

As described in the first post of this series , a key component of effective asset/liability management (ALM) is managing risks. ALM 101: Introduction to Asset/Liability Management. You might also like this webinar, " ALM Basics: Best Practices in Measuring, Monitoring & Controlling Interest Rate Risk." .

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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. Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing. That’s where regtech for banks can help.

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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. Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing. That’s where regtech for banks can help.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 2, 2023

You might also like this on-demand webinar, "Stress testing & CECL efficiencies." Takeaway 3 Financial institution management can focus on mitigating risk and understanding portfolio dynamics when the analysis is streamlined. Stress testing helps you manage capital levels and credit risk. See how in this whitepaper.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Abrigo's most popular financial crime blogs over the last 12 months cover topics that continue to catch the attention of professionals and regulators. This post by Abrigo Compliance and Engagement Director Terri Luttrell, CAMS-Audit, describes regulator expectations related to five components of effective sanctions compliance.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

In this webinar, Sageworks is teaming up with Linda Keith CPA again to bring you more great information about tax return analysis. Linda has been a guest speaker on several Sageworks webinars that covered topics like Global Cash Flow , Red Flags for Tax Return Analysis and Making Judgement Calls for Tax Return Analysis.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

You might also like this upcoming webinar, "BSA officer’s mindset: A comprehensive look at your AML/CFT program." Introduction Corporate Transparency Act guidance FinCrime professionals have been on high alert for new regulations since the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA) was signed into law, but updates have been slow to arrive.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Cooley has led webinars for Abrigo on loan review for banks and loan review for credit unions , and he describes those traits in the webinars, along with the strategic advantages of loan review. Watch the video above, a preview of the webinars, or continue reading to learn more. Watch Webinar. Credit Risk Management.

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Abrigo

MARCH 11, 2022

Expert insights on 10 regulatory topics that NBFIs should consider this year Review this list of what regulators are looking for in 2022 to help your NBFI pass exams with flying colors. Takeaway 2 Planning now and informing executive management of expected changes will enable NBFIs to move forward with anticipated rules and guidance.

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Abrigo

JULY 25, 2017

In a recent Sageworks webinar Robert Ashbaugh, senior risk management consultant at Sageworks, discusses High Volatility Commercial Real Estate (HVCRE) lending best practices. Ashbaugh’s presentation begins with a quick summary of why regulators care about HVCRE. How did we get here? What are HVCRE loans?

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Abrigo

APRIL 27, 2020

BSA program management is not a “one size fits all”. The post Banking Regulators Release April 2020 BSA/AML Examination Manual Updates appeared first on Abrigo. Each institution has unique customers, geographies, product and service offerings, and tolerance for risk as indicated by their enterprise-wide risk assessment. BSA Software.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 8, 2021

Independent Loan Review Systems in Banking Banking regulators have outlined expectations for effective, independent loan review and credit risk review. . The change reflects regulators’ expectations that financial institutions will develop loan review or credit review systems tailored to their specific risks and circumstances.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 8, 2016

In addition to the challenges tied to staffing, training and time allocation, however, government auditors also described industry participants’ concerns about potential “trickle-down effects” on smaller institutions as a result of current or future regulations aimed at larger banking institutions.

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