Perficient

AUGUST 4, 2024

This blog post delves into the myriad benefits of Azure Integration Services and highlights high-impact examples that demonstrate its transformative potential for financial services organizations. Improved Security and Compliance With stringent regulatory requirements in the financial sector, security and compliance are paramount.

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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. Watch NOW Takeaway 1 Portfolio risk and accounting professionals often keep up to date on industry trends by reading Abrigo's blog.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Abrigo's most popular whitepapers and checklists on lending and credit risk Abrigo experts' insights on CFPB 1071, loan policies, and risk ratings were popular with banking professionals. Watch NOW Takeaway 1 Abrigo's experts produced many pieces on lending and credit risk to provide strategies and tools to help banking professionals.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Understand and meet borrower expectations For community financial institutions (CFIs), small business lending presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Understanding what small businesses need from a lending partner is the first step in improving loan decisioning. According to Kirby, speed is the top priority.

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Abrigo

MAY 2, 2024

Boost your small business lending efforts from the bottom up Small businesses play a crucial role in our economy, and one of the critical factors in their success is access to funding. You might also like this guide for smarter, faster small business lending.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Develop an MBL program while mitigating risk Credit unions looking for alternate paths to growth in today's rising rate environment may be primed to leverage member business lending. Takeaway 3 The specific policy areas outlined below should be carefully considered by credit unions engaged in member business lending.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

What NBFIs Should Know About Their AML Programs NBFI AML compliance requirements are top of mind in today's regulatory environment. Consumers are looking for speed without the hassle of mounds of paperwork and lengthy approval processes, whether with deposit or lending accounts. NBFIs’ AML compliance requirements. DOWNLOAD .

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Abrigo

AUGUST 19, 2024

A strong BSA prog r am starts with FFIEC compliance Building a robust BSA program means having access to the staffing and resources you need. You might also like this podcast, "Ensuring access to the FFIEC’s suitable resources at your financial institution: What BSA compliance officers need to know.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Loan Decisioning Allows Small Business Lending to Grow Community financial institutions can leverage automated loan underwriting to increase small business lending and achieve consistency. . Takeaway 2 Loan decisioning allows institutions to efficiently allocate credit analysts’ time for profitable small business lending.

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Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2023

Share these reports on AML activities to inform directors Reporting to the board on AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation. Why regular reports matter Board reporting on AML compliance activities BSA Officers have a lot of responsibilities. Reporting should represent the risk-based approach to AML/CFT compliance.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 18, 2017

In an increasingly competitive banking environment, many banks and credit unions are re-evaluating their lending portfolios to see where they might have strong opportunities for competitive growth. For many, that area is Small to Medium Business Lending and Commercial Real Estate. percent of a credit union’s assets.

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Chris Skinner

APRIL 18, 2017

He gave me the classic view: “A bank is there to take people’s money and lend it out at a profit, whilst ensuring the risk of non-payment is minimised” No it isn’t, I said. The lending part is now no longer important, as that can be done through alternative media such as peer-to-peer lenders. I argued that it wasn’t too far at all.

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Abrigo

JUNE 18, 2020

15 due to compliance with specific health and safety requirements as outlined in the PPP Flexibility Act. CRE Lending. Lending & Credit Risk. SBA Lending. How the Pandemic and PPP Have ‘Turbo-charged’ New Business Lending Strategies. CRE Lending. Lending & Credit Risk. CRE Lending.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 3, 2015

According to a recent survey by the American Bankers Association (ABA), more than 46 percent of respondents had to reduce offerings for loan or deposit accounts, or other services, at their bank because of regulatory compliance burdens.

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Abrigo

MARCH 27, 2025

Have we changed our lending practices (new products, risk appetite)? Regulatory/legal factors Compliance changes, litigation risks. This blog was written with the assistance of ChatGPT, an AI large language model, and was reviewed and revised by Abrigo's subject-matter expert.

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Abrigo

JUNE 4, 2024

Navigating credit quality, compliance, and technology integration The ThinkBIG conference hosted by Abrigo fosters networking and professional development for bankers. You might also like this on-demand webinar, "Navigating uncertain times: Strategies for risk management and compliance."

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 5, 2023

AML Compliance Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer Hiring a Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer for a financial institution involves looking for a unique experience level and skillset that ensures compliance with the BSA and related regulations. This includes training staff on BSA/AML policies and fostering a culture of compliance.

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Abrigo

MAY 19, 2017

With the National Credit Union Administration issuing its final member business lending (MBL) ruling as of January 2017, credit unions are seeing increased flexibility in their lending limits. Who is responsible for collecting key documents, and will a system be used to track tickler documents and member compliance?

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Abrigo

MAY 14, 2021

Compliance and Decision-making. Distinct risk management processes can be both effective for satisfying compliance requirements and helpful for strategic decision making. Lending & Credit Risk. CRE Lending. Lending & Credit Risk. Member Business Lending. Ag Lending. CRE Lending.

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Abrigo

JUNE 12, 2023

You might also like this webinar, " AML Compliance and Sanctions Requirements for Non-Bank Financial Institutions. Streamlined compliance : Compliance with varying state regulations significantly burdens money transmitters. Compliance and reporting : Mandate implementing robust AML and CTF programs by money transmitters.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 23, 2014

But shareholders also expect profitability and growth, while keeping costs, especially those related to regulatory compliance, down. The regulatory compliance aspect is critical, CEIS notes. CEIS adds that instilling a strong loan review program provides the basis for “smart lending, strategy and safe market growth.”

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Perficient

JUNE 19, 2024

Our risk and regulatory compliance experts, Carl Aridas and Chandni Patel, have just returned from XLoD 2024 in New York. Conquer Compliance The insights that Carl and Chandni gathered at XLoD highlight the ongoing evolution within the industry.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Adapt to a dynamic banking environment with real-time lending & credit data Lender dashboards and reports showing the lending pipeline, pricing trends, emerging risks, workflow bottlenecks, etc. Ironically, data for making lending and credit decisions for the financial institution can also be one of the toughest assets to harness.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Advice from a former credit union BSA Officer A former compliance officer offers considerations for creating a successful and compliant AML program at your credit union. Watch webinar Takeaway 1 Recent FinCEN consent orders show that weak compliance programs are coming under more scrutiny, especially at gap institutions.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 18, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a Small Entity Compliance Guide (“Guide”) covering the amendments to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and Regulation B, which implement requirements of Section 1071 of Dodd-Frank. Continue Reading

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This blog was co-authored by Perficient’s Chief Strategist and banking expert: Scott Albahary A slowing global economy, coupled with a divergent economic landscape, poses challenges for the banking industry in 2024. Facilitation of embedded lending while ensuring compliance: Embedded finance initiatives must adhere to regulatory requirements.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 27, 2020

Culture of Compliance: Again, some things stay the same, and in this case, the culture of compliance is crucial to ensuring a strong BSA/AML program. If a regulator comes on-site, either in person or virtually, and there is no culture of compliance, be forewarned that the exam may not go well. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

You might also like this on-demand webinar, "Navigating uncertain times: Strategies for effective risk management and compliance." WATCH Takeaway 1 As financial institutions anticipate rate cuts, many are questioning how to structure their lending and ALM strategies accordingly. Make informed decisions faster.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 6, 2021

Community banks are critical to ag lending and small business lending. Additionally, community financial institutions are more likely to leverage relationship lending to help smaller businesses obtain loans that they might not be able to secure with larger institutions based solely on their financial information. SBA Lending.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Retail banks respond to the Federal Reserve’s short-term interest rate adjustments with corresponding changes in lending and deposit rates. However, in the current rising interest rate environment in the United States since 2022, loan rates have adapted more rapidly than deposit rates.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In a competitive lending environment, many banks and credit unions are concerned about losing good-quality loans if they over-price them. It's "business as usual" as far as expectations for compliance staff to remain alert for illicit financial activity. Lending & Credit Risk. Consumer Lending. Asset/Liability.

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Abrigo

MAY 24, 2024

This blog outlines five essential steps and considerations for an effective FedNow implementation. Compliance measures: Ensuring adherence to Reg CC and FedNow operating procedures. To ensure a smooth transition, financial institutions need to be well-prepared. User authentication: Robust methods to verify user identities.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Loan administration is a basic and yet far-reaching process of lending. Find out about upcoming free lending/credit webinars. Tracking exceptions in aggregate across the portfolio can point out holes in underwriting standards or compliance problems. Lending & Credit Risk. Member Business Lending. CRE Lending.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Advice from a former credit union BSA Officer A former compliance officer offers considerations for creating a successful and compliant AML program at your credit union. Watch webinar Takeaway 1 Recent FinCEN consent orders show that weak compliance programs are coming under more scrutiny, especially at gap institutions.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Institutions must create a strong culture of compliance. Creating a Culture of Compliance. One of the more important takeaways from 2019 is that all institutions, regardless of size or risk profile, must have a strong culture of compliance, as directed by FinCEN’s advisory in 2014. Looking back to strengthen your BSA program.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 2, 2014

• Leverage ratio – Includes off-balance sheet exposures and will serve as a “backstop to the risk-based capital requirement,” but could lead to reduced lending. It is also important to note that disclosure starts January 1, 2015, which is also considered the compliance deadline for community banks.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Informal actions are generally appropriate for institutions that receive a composite rating of “3” for safety and soundness or consumer compliance. Lending & Credit Risk. Lending Regulation. How Stress Test Results Can Yield Better Lending, Credit, and Risk Decisions. BSA Rules and Regulation. CECL Regulation.

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