Abrigo

MARCH 31, 2023

NCUA expectations for credit unions post-CECL adoption The NCUA's focus on risk, especially credit risk, has implications for credit unions instituting CECL this quarter. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) emphasized interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk as the main areas for concern in its 2023 letter.

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Abrigo

MARCH 18, 2025

Payment system types, trends, and fraud risks Understanding how payment systems function, the different types in use, and the associated risks is critical for financial institutions to be able to balance innovation with security. billion, up 10% from 2023. Who regulates payment systems? Zelle said in 2024 it processed 3.6

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 26, 2024

"With so many BSA/AML enforcement actions, it is clear that the regulatory environment is tightening up its expectations and is actively pursuing action when needed," said Abrigo Senior Risk Management Consultant Elissa Brewer. AI will be an ongoing hot topic, said Abrigo Senior Risk Management Consultant Kevin Gulledge.

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Perficient

JULY 12, 2023

Perficient provides risk management to more than 500 financial services organizations, many of whom have multiple bank regulators. Often an organization will have a state-charted non-member bank, which has the FDIC as its primary federal regulator. Introduction It’s not you. It’s the guidance.

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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 27, 2023

In the dynamic environment of highly regulated industries like healthcare and financial services, leaders often balance competing goals to delight customers while cutting costs. Build a reliable risk management strategy using accurate estimations and predictions.

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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. You might also like this webinar, "Unraveling risk rating: Making sense of your best early warning tool."

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Fraud risk management best practices Financial institutions (FIs) should be sure to invest in the following: Hardware: FIs should ensure that their systems are safe and that all updates and patches are applied in a timely manner. 880,418 c omplaints were registered, with potential losses exceeding $12.5

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Abrigo

APRIL 8, 2025

For the $10B$50B crowd, 2D model use dropped from 60% to 50% in 2023. And it tells me somethings changing in how banks think about risk frameworks. Most banks dont even track those internal and risk-related costs. During the 2008 financial crisis, our regulators directed us to charge down certain residential lot loans.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As can be seen, the conference largely revolved around payments, artificial intelligence, fintech partnerships/management, regulation, and fraud/identity in its various forms. Generative AI: Traditional AI was ever-present in touted solutions regarding fraud, risk management, and the customer experience.

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Perficient

JANUARY 16, 2024

This blog, the first in a series by Perficient’s Risk and Regulatory Center of Excellence (CoE), provides actionable measures your company can adopt to safeguard against senior-level embezzlement risks and maintain the integrity of your institution’s financial transactions.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This blog was co-authored by Perficient Risk and Regulatory CoE Member: Alicia Lawrence Perficient’s Risk and Regulatory Center of Excellence (CoE) remains at the forefront of evolving financial rules and regulations, ensuring readiness to tackle emerging challenges and safeguard financial institutions and its customers.

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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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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

While the pace of bank regulatory changes has diminished from a few years ago, several issues will either become effective or likely develop in 2023. 1, and applicable to the first quarterly assessment period of 2023 with an invoice payment date of June 30, 2023. Finalization is expected as early as 2023. Quick Stat.

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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. Model validation is a crucial aspect of model risk management.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Managing loan workouts and modifications Tips for preparing your bank or credit union to handle an increased volume of problem loans while ensuring prudent credit risk management. You might also like this video, "A look at credit risk in a rising-rate environment." Regulators foster prudent loan modifications.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This being the first blog post in a series of blogs by Perficient’s Financial Services Risk Management and Regulatory Capabilities Center of Excellence (CoE), we will be investigating the deposit structures of non-client banks over time. In the first quarter of 2023, these balances plunged over 40% due to reported U.S.

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Perficient

APRIL 18, 2024

Open banking transforms the way financial data is shared and accessed, allowing third-party data providers and other banks to access financial data in traditional banking systems through application programming interfaces (APIs). Traditionally, banks hoarded financial data, sharing it sparingly on a need-to-know basis.

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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

AUGUST 30, 2024

Wake of 2023 bank failures Federal Housing Finance Agency review prompts reform The Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) system faces potential changes in its structure, operations, and mission that could affect financial institutions. Takeaway 2 Reform moves are stemming from actions of the FHFA against the San Francisco and New York FHLBs.

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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. Find out what auditors and regulators will be looking for as it relates to CECL.

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Banking Exchange

JANUARY 6, 2023

Regulators have started 2023 with warnings surrounding investment in crypto for banks Risk Management Feature Feature3 Blockchain Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Digital Compliance Compliance/Regulatory.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 27, 2020

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has been working on their share of goal setting, as they have released their 2020 supervisory priorities for credit unions, regulation updates, and the agency’s modernization programs. “We Strengthen credit risk by improving underwriting. BSA Rules and Regulation. Cannabis Banking.

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Perficient

JANUARY 3, 2024

Additionally, these branches underwent annual on-site inspections to ensure compliance with regulations. This approval indicates that the industry has gained the support of regulators to leverage technology for supervisory and surveillance purposes. Reduction in inspection frequency from annually to every three years.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The compliance deadline, however, depends on the firm’s total receipts from calendar years 2023 and 2024. The ruling demands action from all non-depository firms (e.g., This effort carries out the personal financial data rights established by the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (CFPA).

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Abrigo

MARCH 12, 2021

Board updates are vital for CECL 2023 adopters. CECL updates for directors are critical for financial institutions transitioning to the current expected credit loss (CECL) standard in 2023. Ensuring the board and executive management remain aligned on CECL implementation starts with regular updates. Communicating CECL.

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Abrigo

MARCH 17, 2022

The Stress Test Scenarios for Big Banks Are Useful for Smaller Institutions' Own Tests Banking regulators recently released the 2022 scenarios for upcoming stress tests by the biggest banks. Prudent stress testing as a risk management tool helps the enterprise see where the potential pitfalls are in their plans.

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BankInovation

MARCH 27, 2023

As business reconsiders their budgets this year, many are already taking extra cuts in 2023. We’ve already seen some layoffs at major banking and financial institutions, and if a recession happens, as firms such as BlackRock and JP Morgan have predicted, this will likely continue.

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Gonzobanker

MAY 23, 2023

The historic deposit runs on several niched regional banks have woken up bankers and their investors, regulators and policymakers to the threats that liquidity flows place on the entire industry. Taking a step back and looking into reported financial data for Q1 2023, a few key insights appear: The banking industry lost a remarkable $1.1

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Abrigo

JULY 28, 2021

Takeaway 3 With just a year and a half left before the 2023 effective date, FIs on the incurred loss model must remain diligent and committed to their implementation timeline. Preparing for 2023. With just a year and a half left before the 2023 effective date , time is ticking. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Looking Ahead.

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Abrigo

JULY 26, 2021

The Scaled CECL Allowance for Losses Estimator (SCALE) tool was unveiled during an “Ask the Fed” webinar , where regulators described the Excel spreadsheet-based option using estimated loss rates from peers as a “ starting point ” in the calculation. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Learn more.

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American Banker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Regulators and the public are still concerned about the condition of the banking system. Bankers can't afford to look away.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

which lost $135 million to check fraud in 2023 through Sept ember 30. Check fraud can cause catastrophic losses The increase in check fraud has taken a heavy toll on banks such as Regions Financial Corp. Not all financial institutions share the impact check fraud has had on their bottom line, but the costs are very real.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 23, 2023

Analysts, regulators, legislators, and bankers have been attributing the root cause of SVB’s failure in the past month. Some blame the dilution of the Dodd-Frank provisions, others the lack of oversight by regulators, and others still blame social media for exacerbating the deposit run.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 7, 2024

On April 26, 2024, Republic First Bank (DBA Republic Bank) was seized by state regulators and the long running bank drama came to an end. In fact, until 2023, the bank’s interest expense to average assets was at par with peers. This first bank failure in 2024 is reported to cost the Deposit Insurance Fund $667mm.

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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? Keep me informed.

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Abrigo

JULY 28, 2021

Takeaway 1 The 2023 deadline for CECL implementation is coming, and many SEC filers have said they would have started earlier. . CECL has been in the works for more than a decade, and regulators have repeatedly urged bankers to prepare for what the American Bankers Association has called the biggest change to bank accounting ever.

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