Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

As banks are increasingly playing a bigger role in commercial real estate lending, it is more important than ever to ensure proper risk management practices. Due to the volatility of CRE concentrations at banks, regulators have released supervisory guidance to ensure sound risk management practices. Blog Bank'

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DECEMBER 31, 2019

Key Takeaways Risk management practices were on the minds of bankers in 2019 Some of the most popular blog posts of 2019 were about stress testing and CECL. Risk management practices were in the spotlight in 2019. Asset/Liability Management by the Numbers: How Are FIs Approaching ALM Models? get started.

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AUGUST 16, 2016

Greater than 81% of the 595 bankers who replied said that they expect the largest impact will be seen in the capital reserve levels, disclosure criteria and the involvement in the calculation across departments within the institution. For more information or to register, visit the Risk Management Summit webpage.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

The hundreds of people attending the 2017 Risk Management Summit hosted by Sageworks heard from dozens of thought leaders in the financial services industry. The Sageworks Risk Management Summit is the industry’s leading life-of-loan conference, with topics spanning business development through portfolio risk in a CECL world.

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JULY 25, 2017

In a recent Sageworks webinar Robert Ashbaugh, senior risk management consultant at Sageworks, discusses High Volatility Commercial Real Estate (HVCRE) lending best practices. These caps were 100% of capital for construction loans, and 300% for all investor CRE. How did we get here? What are HVCRE loans?

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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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JULY 1, 2015

A segmentation strategy, though, is a great place to start to nail down an effective and efficient process – not only will it serve a substantial purpose for the ALLL, but also as a larger risk management tool. Borrowers in a segment generally exhibit similar financial characteristics such as capital sources and/or repayment sources.

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Abrigo

JULY 19, 2016

The 2016 Risk Management Summit features experts from the American Bankers Association, CliftonLarsonAllen, Crowe Horwath, Grant Thornton, KPMG, and Promontory Financial Group, among others. This September, Tom will deliver an address full of energy, humor and wisdom to help guide leaders on how to fully capitalize on times of change.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

But at the same time, it’s going to mean a broader spectrum of risk, and credit unions need to make certain they have the appropriate risk management framework in place to be ready for that.” Credit unions should be able to take on more risk and in theory, improve yields or returns.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In this blog post, we will delve into the strategies and policies credit unions can adopt to ensure the success and profitability of their MBL programs. However, with opportunities come inherent risks. Get ready for the next credit cycle with credit department housekeeping tips from this webinar.

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Abrigo

MAY 14, 2021

How can financial risk models within the bank or credit union benefit from using the same sheet music? Check out this webinar on Enterprise Risk Management. Takeaway 1 Enterprise Risk Management is a priority for financial institution leaders but still maturing. The Importance of Effective Risk Management.

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JANUARY 28, 2016

The following is an excerpt from the Sageworks whitepaper "Optimizing Capital: Challenges and Opportunities for Financial Institutions". Internal challenges Top management will be familiar with many of the internal challenges. Capital is critical for managing both sides of the financials of the bank—income statement and balance sheet.

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DECEMBER 23, 2022

Blog posts to help your asset/liability management (ALM) staff strategize for the future These ALM posts were the most popular in 2022. Our top ten blogs were created by Abrigo's team, which includes former bankers, regulators, and industry experts. Read for a review of methods FIs use to measure short-term risk.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Many would point to imprudent lending standards as a leading cause of the financial crisis of 2008, and in turn, financial institution regulators have since bolstered lending standards and capital thresholds as a preventive measure against a similar crisis. Blog Bank Credit Union'

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Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2024

Navigating interest rate management in today's environment As regulators focus on interest rate risk management, read about what financial institutions can do to be ready 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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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Stress Testing | 7 minute read Key Takeaways Stress testing is an important component of sound risk management. Top down and bottom up analysis can inform capital assessments. Stress testing provides banks and credit unions with a unique opportunity to better manage their institution’s financial performance. .

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Abrigo

MARCH 6, 2015

Yesterday the Federal Reserve announced how “the big banks” fared on their annual stress tests (The Wall Street Journal’s Briefly blog offers what to know and what is relevant about the exams). During examination time, regulators are increasingly looking at a bank’s stress testing processes and resulting capital plans.

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Abrigo

MARCH 31, 2017

Commercial real estate lending continues to receive regulatory scrutiny and reminders for financial institutions to practice solid risk management. Eberley, director of the FDIC's Division of Risk Management Supervision wrote in the publication. Image credit: Benjamin Child via Unsplash.

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OCTOBER 29, 2014

• Board risk parameters, adequacy of staffing, succession planning and audit. Asset and Liability Management: Asset and liability risk management was deemed a concern as continued low interest rates and pressure on traditional earnings sources cause many banks to increase long-term asset holdings.

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JUNE 11, 2021

Measuring Interest Rate Risk Can Vary by Institution Interest rate risk measurement plays a key role in ensuring an institution's safety and soundness. Would you like other articles on asset/liability management in your inbox? FDIC) noted in its 2021 Risk Review. Measure long-term interest rate risk. EVE Analysis.

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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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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." Loan performance since 2020 Chart 2. Watch webinar.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Earlier this month, as Congress came back in session, the political news site TheHill.com covered the issue of pending policies on CUs, with an op-ed titled, “ Congress: ‘Measure twice, cut once’ on proposed risk-based capital rule.” This could mean significant increases in capital for many credit unions.

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Abrigo

MARCH 16, 2016

Risk ratings form the basis for broader risk management including setting the reserve, stress testing , capital and strategic planning. Once determined, they allow lenders to determine how and how often to review and analyze the relationship.

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Abrigo

APRIL 9, 2015

If bankers know where vulnerabilities exist, they can use stress test results to allocate capital and make more effective risk management decisions. Here are two examples: • Set appropriate capital reserves in preparation for potential adverse scenarios. Blog Bank Credit Union'

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 1, 2014

It is also necessary for the Board to decide how an MBL strategy fits in to the credit union’s overall strategy including designating resources, ensuring adequate capital levels and determining a safe and sound growth rate. Evaluate the level of capital needed. Blog Credit Union' • Loans.

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Abrigo

MAY 2, 2024

In this blog, we will explore best practices and strategies for small business lending. By the end of this blog, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of how to optimize small business lending within your financial institution. This structure ensures that the lending process is efficient and follows a standardized approach.

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Abrigo

MARCH 23, 2015

Consequently, interagency guidance on CRE concentration risk management , released in 2006, helps institutions pursue CRE lending with safety and soundness. Diversifying by loan quality can also strengthen portfolio segmentation, where banks can gain deeper understanding of the risks inherent in their portfolios.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the CRE example, this might mean considering the plan’s effect on capital or overall interest rate. Learn to identify emerging CRE credit risk red flags. Learn to identify emerging CRE credit risk red flags. Make sure you have considered the plan from all angles before moving on to planning its implementation.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Capitalizing on PPP innovations for a better experience. Lending & Credit Risk. Credit Risk Management. Lending & Credit Risk. 3 Ways SBA Lending After PPP Can Help Banks, Credit Unions Grow, Mitigate Risk. 3 Ways SBA Lending After PPP Can Help Banks, Credit Unions Grow, Mitigate Risk.

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MAY 27, 2022

However, in this blog, we will discuss the regulatory landscape surrounding cryptocurrency from an asset manager or fund manager perspective. New York’s BitLicense requirement therefore applies to investment managers who issue digital coins or otherwise act as an exchange platform regardless of where the buyers are located.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 24, 2024

The rapidly increasing interest rates in 2023 led to publicly traded banks with more than $20 billion in assets having tangible common equity ratios (adjusted for fair value adjustments on held-to-maturity instruments such as loans) of less than 3% as of September 30, 2023, according to S&P Capital IQ. Should we panic?

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AUGUST 5, 2020

Therefore, it’s essential that the credit memo captures the complete picture of the borrower to ensure proper risk management. Credit risk management has been a cornerstone of community banking, and it will continue to be a top priority in this unique credit environment. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Asset/Liability.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 10, 2015

In the same way, financial institutions conducting stress tests to satisfy prudential regulators’ queries on reserves and capital can generate additional benefits from this process, according to Elizabeth Williams, managing director of financial consulting firm CEIS Review Inc. Incorporate into capital-planning process.

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Abrigo

APRIL 12, 2016

“Prudent oversight is rooted in the directors sending a clear message to staff that they value a strong risk management culture that includes a strong ethical culture,” the FDIC said. Risk management culture What exactly is a risk management culture? Evaluating risk management.

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Abrigo

MAY 17, 2017

The importance of a sound risk rating process continues and possibly grows in the coming years as financial institutions grapple with the increased emphasis on estimating credit losses. Only then can banks determine how much capital should be applied to that risk.

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JUNE 6, 2017

Many now serve as strategic advisors across their organizations, taking on diverse responsibilities such as long-term borrowing, investing, payments strategy and execution, and counterparty risk analysis and enterprise risk management. The post The Expanding Role of the Corporate Treasury appeared first on Banking Blog.

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