Perficient

MARCH 17, 2025

AI-powered chatbots can handle routine inquiries, freeing human agents for complex issues, while AI-driven algorithms enhance fraud detection and risk management. Recommended Approach: To capitalize on the rise of embedded finance , financial institutions should focus on several key strategies.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Meeting investment accounting and reporting requirements The right technology tools can help institutions manage investment accounting compliance and risk exposure across various investment types. Investment accounting compliance not only minimizes operational risks but also reduces regulatory scrutiny.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 24, 2025

Trepp estimates that more than $100 billion in securitized debt that was initially to mature in 2023 has not been paid back, with many borrowers unable to meet higher debt service requirements. It also helps banks and credit unions evaluate their potential impact on earnings and capital ratios.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

But these businessesoften the backbone of their communitiesdepend on access to capital. It can automatically access credit scores and run loan details and borrower information against the financial institutions risk management policies. Greater efficiency Less time on data entry means more focus on strategic lending decisions.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 28, 2016

The following is an excerpt from the Sageworks whitepaper "Optimizing Capital: Challenges and Opportunities for Financial Institutions". At the same time, top executives and managers at banks and credit unions know that customers cannot be served well if the financial institution is struggling to survive.

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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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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

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

These changes require significant adjustments in risk management, compliance frameworks, and operational protocols. Recommended Approach: Companies must meet evolving KYC and compliance standards, fostering trust and security in digital transactions. As embedded payments become mainstream, U.S.

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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.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A measured approach allows management to incrementally assemble the resources and expertise to implement a comprehensive program without subjecting the credit union to unnecessary risks. However, with opportunities come inherent risks.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Read this blog for construction delinquency statistics that can help your financial institution better plan and manage their construction loan portfolios. The institution can more easily capitalize on opportunities and avoid unnecessary risk.

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Abrigo

MAY 2, 2024

Compliance and Risk Management: The loan policy ensures that the lending function operates within the regulatory and compliance framework. It also outlines the risk management practices that need to be followed when evaluating small business lending opportunities.

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Abrigo

MARCH 31, 2023

So how can credit unions prepare to mitigate these risks, and what do they need to know about meeting examiner expectations for CECL? Liquidity risk: Examiners will be focused on the credit union’s liquidity risk management framework relative to the credit union’s risk profile.

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Abrigo

JUNE 7, 2021

Takeaway 1 The pandemic has shown that financial institutions deal with a variety of risks that can impact cash flow and capital. . Takeaway 2 Using the same credit risk assumptions in ALM and the allowance ensures a consistent enterprise approach to risk. Which risks does ALM address? recovery to date.

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Insights on Business

OCTOBER 16, 2018

The IBM Open Banking Platform provides a risk-managed path to digital transformation, so you can achieve fast time to market and stay ahead of regulatory requirements. It’s about re-thinking banking models to create new approaches that are open, intelligent and agile.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Practical tips for conducting effective strategic planning meetings Financial institutions' strategic plans should be cohesive, focused, and have buy-in from stakeholders. Start with a survey and pre-planning meetings. Have your board meetings and strategic planning sessions become predictable? Explore Abrigo Connect.

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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

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. Almost half sought credit to grow their businesses, and 28% applied to make repairs or replace capital assets.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 23, 2022

It begins by outlining and answering   four of the most common questions   about asset/liability management  that Abrigo's  ALM consultants  hear and then moves on to goal - setting and ALM management approaches. Read for a review of methods FIs use to measure short-term risk.

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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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South State Correspondent

MAY 7, 2024

Yes, the bank liquidity ratio was below peers (10.25% vs. 15.76%), and net non-core funding dependence was well above peers (23.10% vs. 13.27%), but the bank was still liquid with sufficient cash on hand to meet depositors’ needs. The bank’s liquidity position did not directly cause this failure.

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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

JANUARY 11, 2022

This article kicks off a series intended to highlight how ALM can help financial institutions get the most profitability out of their balance sheets while managing their risk profiles. Each arm represents a different interest of the institution (earnings, growth, capital, liquidity, etc.).

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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. ” Invest in systems capable of managing the MBL program.

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Perficient

MAY 27, 2022

There is good reason for this shift in view; according to Marc Bernegger, co-founder of crypto fund AltAlpha Digital, “after last year’s explosion of crypto hedge funds around the globe, there are now over 400 active funds, excluding those focused on venture capital.”

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Cryptocurrency risk management platform TRM Labs announced that it has raised $4.2 million in funding from Initialized Capital, Blockchain Capital, PayPal Ventures, and Y Combinator. This round brings TRM’s total amount raised to $5.9

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2020

Equiniti Eyes APIs for Risk Management. Equiniti Group recently revealed its adoption of Codat’s accounting integration API for its Equiniti Riskfactor solution, a tie-up that will see Equiniti’s risk management operations embrace API technology to promote automatic data sharing from small businesses.

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Abrigo

APRIL 1, 2015

McGrane and Hilsenrath also noted that following the push for higher capital cushions, “regulators are now focusing on corporate governance and the role of directors to ensure banks have the right culture and controls to prevent excessive risk taking.” What about liquidity risks, interest rate exposure and IT security threats?

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Abrigo

MAY 19, 2023

Takeaway 2 There are many qualifications that a loan reviewer should have in order to meet the frequency, scope, and depth of their work. So, what kind of qualifications should a loan reviewer have in order to meet the frequency, scope, and depth of reviews? As Robert Frost observed, “education is hanging around until you’ve caught on.”

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Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2015

Community banks that have been encouraged to stress test, and those who have proactively done so, also benefit from the aid that the stress test results can provide in building a bank’s larger strategic risk management plans. The practice of stress testing can also foster a more positive relationship with examiners.

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Abrigo

APRIL 15, 2022

Liquidity: capacity to meet obligations at a reasonable cost. Takeaway 1 Liquidity is the capacity to meet cash and collateral obligations readily at a reasonable cost. To continue the series, we’ll look at a different type of risk addressed in asset/liability management : liquidity risk. Defining Liquidity.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Many financial institutions that were already on the path of digitalization have continued expanding their digital offerings to meet the needs of their customers and members. For banks and credit unions, this often means a deep understanding of regulations and compliance and adhering to the institution's risk management standards.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 3, 2017

In order to encourage new bank formation, the FDIC has shortened the number of years de novo banks are subject to de facto capital requirements, among other improvements to make de novo bank formation more appealing. Heightened capital requirements that must be met up front 3. A low interest rate environment 2.

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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. Eliminate Interest Rate Risk: Eliminate margin compression when interest rates rise.

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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. Eliminate Interest Rate Risk: Eliminate margin compression when interest rates rise.

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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2015

This has the attention of the nation’s regulators and the Comptroller of the Currency, Thomas Curry, who recently spoke in Boston at the Interagency Outreach Meeting on the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act. Those banks would still need to meet certain requirements, but hundreds more would become eligible.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2019

central bank, is getting a bit worried about sharing some of the financial infrastructure with tech upstarts such as OnDeck Capital and Kabbage , a sense of caution that the newswire said puts the bank “at odds with other regulators looking to bring [those firms] into the fold.”. Reuters reported early Monday (Jan.

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