Abrigo

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Financial institutions work to meet Q1 2023 CECL deadline A CECL implementation survey by Abrigo found progress by financial instittuions is mixed ahead of the upcoming deadline. . How has CECL implementation impacted their operations and reserves for credit losses? CECL's impact on operations. Process changes. Conclusion.

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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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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 2, 2024

Our Expertise Perficient launched its Risk and Regulatory CoE in October 2023 to proactively address compliance issues. The focus is on critical areas of potential vulnerability such as capital, liquidity, and operational capabilities, essential for effective resolution.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Our Top 10 Insights From Money 20/20 From these sessions and announcements, we pulled out ten of our most important takeaways, each having an impact on bank operations in the coming year. Regulators will want more compliance bodies, more compliance/risk technology, or both out of almost every BaaS bank.

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Perficient

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As part of the regulatory process, FinCEN may consider how financial institutions are currently using innovative approaches to compliance such as machine learning and AI, and the potential benefits and risks of specifying standards for those technologies.

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Banking Exchange

JANUARY 16, 2023

Chief risk officers say they are seeing cybersecurity risks everywhere, new survey shows Risk Management Feature3 Feature Cyberfraud/ID Theft Compliance/Regulatory Operational Risk Security

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) provided the firm with permission to put WhatsApp Pay into operation in a phased manner, The Business Standard reported. . There are forecasted to be over one billion mobile phone users in the country, and the digital payments market could have a value as high as $1 trillion by 2023.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most popular financial crime blogs in 2023 Check fraud, the SAFER Banking Act, and BSA exam topics were among Abrigo's top blogs on AML/CFT and fraud this year. Abrigo, a leading technology provider of software solutions for financial institutions, published more than 30 risk management articles on its industry-focused blog in 2023.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most-read lending & credit blogs in 2023 Probability of default, CECL model validation, and stress testing were among Abrigo's top blogs on ALM, CECL, and portfolio risk this year. download NOW Takeaway 1 The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2023.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a proposed rule in July 2023 to address conflicts of interest associated with broker-dealers’ and investment advisers’ use of predictive data analytics (“PDA”) and similar technologies, including AI.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

According to The Forrester Wave : Process Intelligence Software, Q3 2023 report , “Customer-obsessed companies are adapting how they work internally to deliver shorter turnaround times at higher quality and/or lower cost. This has challenged many organizations to better optimize and intelligently automate business processes and experiences.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The following year, in December 2023, the US Treasury Department issued an RFI that sought input to inform its development of a national financial inclusion strategy; that RFI included questions related to the use of technologies such as AI in the provision of consumer financial services.

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Perficient

JULY 12, 2023

However, in what is sure to be a landmark in federal regulation, on June 6, 2023, the primary federal bank regulatory agencies issued final joint guidance designed to help banking organizations manage risks associated with third-party relationships, including relationships with financial technology companies.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

However, in October 2023, loan payments resumed, presenting new financial challenges. In the second quarter of 2023, the average credit card balance soared to a 15-year peak. In March 2020, the student loan forgiveness program was initiated, providing relief to many borrowers.

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Perficient

OCTOBER 24, 2024

OCC In December 2023, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) classified AI as an emerging risk to the banking industry in an industry report they produced. While existing guidance may not explicitly address AI, the OCC maintains that safety and soundness standards and compliance requirements remain applicable.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The latest data from Abrigo shows that even with a 350-basis-point increase in interest rates, the average DSCR for privately held businesses was 5.75x in 2023, nearly unchanged from 5.73x in 2019. Companies are borrowing more to cover operational costs but continue to pay suppliers on time, with payables remaining under 30 days.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 28, 2020

trillion in transaction value by 2023. This growth is in part being driven by new investments in payments automation, particularly those that reduce the impact of compliance-related barriers. FinTechs lack the compliance and legacy system costs that can eat up 65 percent of bank budgets, resulting in this discrepancy.

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Abrigo

MAY 24, 2023

Download now Takeaway 1 Under current federal law, banks and credit unions face federal prosecution and penalties if they provide services to legal marijuana-related businesses. Takeaway 2 Considering the urgent need for a legislative solution, the SAFE Banking Act of 2023 could bridge the gap between state and federal marijuana laws.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 24, 2024

FDIC list The state of acquisitions in a rising rate environment According to the FDIC, there were 44 banks on the problem bank list in the third quarter of 2023, and the agency expects that number to continue to climb in 2024. Absolutely not, as the industry continues to be very well-capitalized.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most-read portfolio risk blogs in 2023 Probability of default, CECL model validation, and stress testing were among Abrigo's top blogs on ALM, CECL, and portfolio risk this year. Those read most often in the past year include several that offer practical advice for operating ALM and CECL models.

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Abrigo

JUNE 19, 2022

New Fed Tool: ELE for 2023 CECL implementation The Federal Reserve's new Expected Loss Estimator, or ELE, tool for CECL is a spreadsheet-based option for smaller financial institutions to implement the current expected credit loss standard. You might also like these webinars especially for 2023 CECL adopters: "CECL Streamlined."

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 10, 2023

As a point of reference, the S&P US BMI Bank Total Return Index for the five years ended December 7, 2023 was 23.32%. The bank was founded in 1907 and has operated continuously since 1908 with branches in Durham, Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem. Nasdaq: TBBK) Here is this year's list: #1. M&F Bancorp, Inc.

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Perficient

MARCH 17, 2023

This provides near real-time visibility into operations events as well giving the ability to take action earlier. It also highlighted how blockchain supports Supply Management by supporting parties while conducting transactions with each other through improved security, contract compliance, and cost reduction.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Given the demands of day-to-day duties, however, it can be challenging for BSA officers and other financial crime compliance staff to find time for training and education on fraud and money laundering. The whitepapers, checklists, and guides cover everything from regulatory guidance to operational considerations.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 6, 2023

Increasingly, recruiters and operators of walkers advertise their mules on underground Telegram channels. Instead, they interact directly with a walker operator who oversees the deposit attempts. Operators aim to make their walkers look like legitimate customers to avoid any hassle at a branch. Seeking mules. Whitepaper.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Cybercrime, sanctions compliance, and cryptocurrency troubles are bound to be trends for anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) and fraud professionals to track in the coming months. Those read most often in the past year include several that offer practical advice for operating AML and fraud programs.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Often, those alerts mostly likely are routed to the operations area of the financial institution. The operations area should communicate with the BSA/AML area if this function is failing. ACH warnings/exceptions matter. Don’t ignore warnings and exceptions generated from the ACH system. Raise your hand about ACH risks.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2020

trillion by 2023. Compliance and privacy regulations aren’t necessarily getting easier — in many cases, [the process is] getting more complex, and it's also expensive,” Swanback said. Digital payments have become commonplace for businesses and individuals alike, with the global payments market expected to be valued at $6.7

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Bank Innovation

APRIL 3, 2019

billion by 2023. Regulations such as PSD2 and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) have put regtech companies at the front and center of the global fintech ecosystem. In fact, a recent report shows that the global regtech market is expected to grow from $4.3 billion last year to $12.3 With such strong tailwinds behind the […].

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2019

Manikumar said that doing so would violate a Supreme Court ruling in the country which says that IDs can only be used for government welfare operations. . We have received the data localization compliance system audit report from WhatsApp, which shall be reviewed in the next few weeks,” a Mumbai-based representative for NCPI said.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Key Takeaways An SEC filer with a 2020 CECL deadline recommends starting ASAP on implementation -- even if your deadline is 2023. Even now, however, banks and credit unions with 2023 deadlines are seeking information about what the earliest adopters have learned so far in their implementation efforts. Be willing to change as needed. .

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Gonzobanker

JUNE 14, 2023

Cross River Bank recently found itself in hot water with the FDIC when the agency declared that the bank engaged in unsafe or unsound banking practices in relation to its compliance with fair lending laws and regulations, specifically the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Truth-in-Lending Act. But fear not, compliance-conscious compadres.

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NCR

JUNE 12, 2017

One of the key stages of an omni-channel transformation is assessing your existing operating model and looking for ways it can be improved. To deliver a truly customer-centric operating model, it’s important to look at these processes from an outside-in perspective as well. Analyzing product portfolio.

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Abrigo

JULY 17, 2019

Securities and Exchange Commission filers until January 2023 for CECL implementation. Other public business entities: January 2023, compared with the current effective date of January 2021. • All others (privately held banks and credit unions): January 2023, compared with the current effective date of January 2022.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 13, 2024

Banking on Fraudology Banking on Fraudology is hosted by Hailey Windham, CFCS, who was named a 2023 CU Rockstar. It also examines how community banks are different from other types of financial institutions and provides strategies for optimal operations.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2020

One recent report found that 57 million freelancers are expected to operate in the U.S. These expectations are prompting businesses that want to retain or grow their freelancer relationships to conduct the complex currency conversions and other cross-border payments compliance aspects far faster than they traditionally have.

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