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Wells Fargo Overhauling Risk Management Processes

PYMNTS

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. All are retiring in April, May or June. However, the FI can still lend and take deposits.

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OCC Requests Feedback on Principles of Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Banks

CFPB Monitor

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. Those interested in submitting feedback should refer to OCC Bulletin 2021-62 for instructions. Feedback must be submitted by February 14, 2022.

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The FFIEC’s Architecture, Infrastructure, and Operations book

Cisco

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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Federal banking regulators issue statement on loan reference rates and advise prompt transition from LIBOR

CFPB Monitor

The Fed, FDIC, and OCC have issued a “ Statement on Reference Rates for Loans ” that addresses replacement rates for the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR). ” The statement highlighted the financial, legal, consumer protection, and operational risks that will result from LIBOR’s expected discontinuation.

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Bank Regulators Seeking Comments on the Use of AI and ML in the Industry

Perficient

AI technologies, such as voice recognition and natural language processing (NLP), are being used to improve customer experience and to gain operational efficiencies. Risk Management. AI may be used to augment risk management and control practices. Personalization of Customer Services. Textual analysis.

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Loan covenants refresher: What, when, why & how

Abrigo

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. Those simply refer to the tone of the covenant, whichever type it is.

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4 Ways to evaluate your loan review department’s effectiveness

Abrigo

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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