South State Correspondent

JANUARY 10, 2024

The market expects the current inverted yield curve to remain through much of 2024 (based on long-term interest rates and the expected rate cuts in 2024). This article will discuss how national, regional, and community banks may use loan hedging programs in 2024 to face earnings challenges.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

CFTC The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (“CFTC”) which regulates derivatives market activity, not particular technologies, issued in January 2024 a Request For Comment on current and potential uses and risks of AI in CFTC-regulated derivatives markets. However, in 2024 the FDIC reduced its public-facing role.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Why change management is vital for banks and credit unions Regulators promote change management to manage risk, but banks and credit unions can also achieve important benefits when they manage change. This article describes recent comments by financial regulators about managing change.

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Perficient

OCTOBER 24, 2024

As noted at the time by the OCC, advances in computing capacity, increased data availability, and improvements in analytical techniques have significantly expanded opportunities for banks to leverage AI for risk management and operational purposes.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Top banking risk management papers and infographics Abrigo experts' insights on deposit pricing, stress testing, loan review, and CECL were popular with banking risk professionals. You might also like this webinar, "Unraveling risk rating: Making sense of your best early warning tool." Here are the top resources.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Immediately following the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) failure, Perficient’s Financial Services Risk Management and Regulatory Capabilities Center of Excellence (CoE) swiftly analyzed publicly available documents, providing readers with a comprehensive breakdown of the bank’s failure.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The NYSDFS Part 500 amendments signal a crucial shift in the financial services regulatory landscape and underscore the importance of robust governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Issues and Findings Management: Document issues and gaps identified during risk assessments and control testing, crucial for compliance.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 Shared AML case management helps streamline processes, reduce duplication, and improve communication between fraud and AML/CFT teams. Takeaway 2 When insights from fraud and AML teams are combined, the institution can connect the dots faster and with more accuracy, resulting in quicker resolutions and reduced risk.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

These DFS500 amendments signal a crucial shift in the regulatory landscape, emphasizing the imperative for robust governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks across the financial industry. Issues and Findings Management: Document issues and gaps identified during risk assessments and control testing, crucial for compliance.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This article covers these key topics: Benefits of FRAML for risk management Potential drawbacks of the FRAML approach Factors to consider in decision-making What is FRAML? At its core, FRAML is about taking a more holistic approach to financial crime risk management. Staying on top of fraud is a full-time job.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 22, 2024

Takeaway 2 Examiners' focus is on risk management related to products and services , especially those involving complex technologies like AI. billion in losses globally last year, according to Nasdaq’s  2024 Global Financial Crime Report. For A proactive approach to risk management involves continuous monitoring and adjustment.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Manage the impact of interest rate cuts at your institution These five tips from Abrigo expert Dave Koch will help banks and credit unions prepare for a rate drop. You might also like this on-demand webinar, "Navigating uncertain times: Strategies for effective risk management and compliance."

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 30, 2024

In this article, we partner with Gartner to look at 2024 key IT metrics and provide strategic insight into how much your bank should be spending on IT. For perspective, 2023 and what we expect for 2024 can be characterized as keeping up with revenue. of total expenses; in 2024, this number is expected to be 11.2%.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 10, 2023

How industry analysis can improve your credit risk management Understanding your customers' businesses leads to better loan pricing, structure, and risk management. You might also like this webinar series, "Tackling common credit risk questions during challenging times." Get more credit risk best practices.

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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. This first bank failure in 2024 is reported to cost the Deposit Insurance Fund $667mm. The bank’s failure is largely the result of a lapse in prudent management of interest rate and duration risks.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Takeaway 2 With proper planning and effective strategies, the scheduling process can be made more manageable at your financial institution. Takeaway 3 Credit analysts need training to understand the working capital cycle, look for hidden risks, and be aware of accounting changes. Get details in "A guide to implementing credit policy."

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Despite borrowing more and tapping credit lines, they're managing leverage and meeting debt obligations, according to Abrigo's proprietary data. As rates stay high, concerns about credit risk and borrower health are top of mind for bank and credit union leaders, especially as it relates to lending to small businesses. Nearly all U.S.

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Jeff For Banks

JULY 1, 2024

Financial Markets Update – Second Quarter 2024 A dream vacation! That and getting consumed by Euro 2024 and Copa America soccer and of course, the Phillies. In July 2024, we will mark two years of inversion between the 10-year Treasury and the 2-year Treasury yields. for 2024 and 2.0% It was so beautiful and lots of fun.

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Perficient

JUNE 25, 2024

Hsu, addressed the 2024 Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Financial Stability, providing critical regulatory insights on AI. Hsu discussed the systemic risk implications of AI in banking and finance using a “tool or weapon” approach. On June 6, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, Michael J.

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Abrigo

JULY 20, 2024

Pruis Examining federal Call Report data from 2016 to Q1 2024 for banks with assets of $70 billion or less, Cornerstone found that only one in 10 institutions that started in 2016 with less than 18% of its portfolio in C&I was able to increase that percentage by 2023. However, most don’t measurably increase C&I from year to year.

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South State Correspondent

JUNE 18, 2024

Many banks that believed they had a conservative and properly matched mix of funding and assets in 2020 and 2021, were negatively surprised in 2023 and 2024 when deposits migrated from demand deposit accounts to interest-bearing accounts, placing pressure on cost of funding and NIM. DDA betas (when factoring earnings credits) are under 0.10

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Jeff For Banks

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Financial Markets Update – Third Quarter 2024 I had a fantastic September traveling to France and Luxembourg with my sisters. Between December, 2022 and March, 2024, M2 declined on a y-o-y basis, which was the first time that has happened since 1931 to 1933. trillion for fiscal 2024 compared to -$1.7 6 Money Stock report.

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American Banker

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

trillion-asset megabank and is making progress on streamlining management layers and making investments in risk management. The Citi CEO has been focused on revamping the $2.4

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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. Discover why we’ve been trusted by 18 of the top 20 banks , 16 of the 20 largest wealth and asset management firms , and are regularly recognized by leading analyst firms.

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Perficient

JANUARY 3, 2024

Without action, this temporary relief would have expired on June 30, 2024, and would have significantly impacted the industry due to an estimated 75% increase in residential non-branch locations between December 2019 and December 2022. What’s New? Reduction in inspection frequency from annually to every three years. Contact us today!

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 21, 2024

How financial institutions deal with problem loans Problem loans are a natural outcome of the risks banks and credit unions take when lending, and they should be expected over the long run during the ups and downs of the business cycle. You might also like this webinar, "When good loans go bad: Managing problem and distressed loans."

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Abrigo

APRIL 25, 2024

The negative correlation of funded business loans to the Fed funds rate is a staggering 86% as businesses weigh their needs for capital against expensive debt and lenders aim to limit risk. Financial institutions should also cultivate opportunities to help existing borrowers manage their business and capital needs.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 15, 2024

See data related to staffing and challenges from Abrigo's 2024 Loan Review Survey keep me informed Get loan review benchmarks Webinar How to confidently navigate AI: 5 Ways to leverage at your financial institution Read More Webinar Crafting an effective Q factor framework for CECL Read More Webinar Effective risk management: Controlling liquidity (..)

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Jeff For Banks

MARCH 21, 2024

2024 could exceed -$2.0 DLJ 03/15/24 Dorothy Jaworski has worked at large and small banks for over 30 years; much of that time has been spent in investment portfolio management, risk management, and financial analysis. It is mismanagement of the worst kind as budget deficits explode; the fiscal year 2023 deficit was -$1.7

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

According to fraud strategists , check fraud is projected to soar to $24 billion in 2024. Controlling fraud risks should be an important part of it. At the same time, check fraud is increasing dramatically. which lost $135 million to check fraud in 2023 through Sept ember 30.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 30, 2024

An inverted yield curve, continued bank failures, and the desire to manage risk and offer clients higher service are all factors that are driving more community banks to adopt a loan hedge program. Loan-level hedging has become an important tool that many community banks have started to adopt in 2024.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 30, 2024

An inverted yield curve, continued bank failures, and the desire to manage risk and offer clients higher service are all factors that are driving more community banks to adopt a loan hedge program. Loan-level hedging has become an important tool that many community banks have started to adopt in 2024.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

FinCEN's 2024 real estate and investment advisory rules FinCEN is tightening the reins on residential real estate money laundering and investor advisers. You might also like this webinar, "Tackling operational risks: Strategies for check fraud and ransomware prevention." Here is what you need to know.

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BankInovation

JANUARY 18, 2024

Discover Financial Services invested in its integrated digital banking model, risk management, analytics and compliance initiatives in 2023 and expects to continue those efforts this year.

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Abrigo

APRIL 22, 2024

The Fed’s latest Small Business Credit Survey , conducted in 2023 and released in 2024, found that nearly 60% of employer firms had sought financing in the previous 12 months. Between 1994 and 2020, nearly a third of new employer establishments didn’t last more than two years, and the 15-year survival rate was 26%. economic ecosystem.

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Perficient

APRIL 18, 2024

Without open banking, consumers struggle to switch between bank deposit and lending offerings.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The increasing threat of elder fraud On December 4, 2024, FinCEN, along with the supervisory agencies, issued a s tatement on e lder f inancial e xploitatio n, or elder fraud. The statement provided examples of risk management and other practices that may be effective in combatting this often-underreported crime.

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