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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How financial institutions can stay safe and secure online

Abrigo

It’s the time of the year when we celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global initiative to raise awareness and educate people about the importance of staying safe and secure online. Launched to provide resources Cybersecurity Awareness Month was launched in 2004 by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and the U.S.

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Elder fraud: Preventing elder financial exploitation at your institution

Abrigo

This demographic shift, particularly in the developing world, brings attention to the unique challenges older persons face, including those related to human rights and financial security. The National Council on Aging estimates the annual cost of elder fraud to be closer to $36.5 billion in 2023, an 11% increase from 2022.

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Banking Computer-Security Incident Notification Requirements Take Effect

Abrigo

New Rule Outlines Computer-Security Incident Notification Obligations for Banks Financial institutions and their service providers should prepare to meet new computer-security notice requirements by May 1, 2022. . You might also like this webinar, "Russian Sanctions: Impact, Implications, and Best Practices."

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Is the U.S. Keeping Up in the Digital Asset Space?

Abrigo

According to a White House statement , the executive order's goals are to: enhance consumer protection ensure financial stability increase national security reduce climate risk The White House describes the executive order as an attempt to balance innovation and U.S. National objectives in cryptocurrency policy. Priorities.

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ICBA’s 2021 National Community Bank Service Award winners

Independent Banker

ICBA’s National Community Bank Service Award winners for 2021 demonstrate that when their local areas need support, community banks are there with innovative, compassionate and thoughtful responses. The community bank provided nearly 480,000 PPP loans totaling more than $13 billion to businesses across the nation. “I

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The Fed’s ELE Tool for CECL: What It Is and Isn’t

Abrigo

You might also like these webinars especially for 2023 CECL adopters: "CECL Streamlined." Banks and credit unions facing a 2023 deadline for implementing CECL are within six months of the adoption requirement, Fed Governor Michelle Bowman said on a webinar with bankers unveiling the new resource. keep me informed. Related Subhead.

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CRE risk management: Navigating hazards and opportunities

Abrigo

You might also like this webinar on credit department housekeeping. They explained adopting a more nuanced approach during a recent Abrigo webinar for bankers. Use portfolio risk management tools, which make it easier to continue supporting local and national economies prudently.