Abrigo

AUGUST 26, 2024

You might also like this webinar: "Conducting an effective Q factor framework." I recently discussed appropriate risk and control environments for CECL during an ABA webinar hosted by Mike Gullette, the ABA’s Senior Vice President of Tax and Accounting. Robust risk assessments are crucial for model oversight and governance.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

You might also like " CECL Streamlined: A Webinar Series for 2023 Adopters". The decision appears to mark the board’s final word on ongoing petitions from community banks and credit unions who asked for a delay or total exemption. CECL Regulation. 15, 2022 (effectively, by January 1, 2023, for most institutions). Where to Begin.

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Abrigo

APRIL 10, 2017

In a recent Sageworks webinar , Ancin Cooley of Synergy Credit Union Consulting took a deep dive into five areas that credit unions interested in growing their MBL portfolios need to be aware of in order to effectively manage risk in the MBL portfolio. Next, Ancin moved into a discussion of the current regulatory environment around MBL.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Community Financial Services Bank, Benton, Ky.; In our annual workplace survey, employees of ICBA’s best community banks to work for told us they benefit from engaging cultures, opportunities for advancement and innovative benefits. Clockwise from top left: Grand Ridge National Bank, Wheaton, Ill.; Bank of Montana, Missoula, Mont.;

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Abrigo

JUNE 19, 2022

You might also like these webinars especially for 2023 CECL adopters: "CECL Streamlined." And while regulators said some institutions would find the ELE tool useful for CECL, they acknowledged it did not represent a preferred method of regulators or a “safe harbor” method for GAAP compliance. keep me informed.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Supreme Court as it decides whether to grant the CFPB’s certiorari petition in Community Financial Services Association of America Ltd. ET, Adam will join members of Ballard Spahr’s Consumer Financial Services Group for a 90-minute webinar in which we will take deep dive into all important aspects of the CFSA Decision. Constitution.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Watch webinar Takeaway 1 Recent FinCEN consent orders show that weak compliance programs are coming under more scrutiny, especially at gap institutions. De spite their unique structures and community-oriented principles, credit unions are not immune to the threats of money laundering , fraud, and associated illicit activities.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 31, 2023

Naming conventions One benefit of customer-centric KYC is that it differentiates community financial institutions from larger, more impersonal banks by allowing clients to retain their individuality and build personal relationships. Members of Amish or sovereign citizen communities often have fewer government-issued IDs.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

You might also like this webinar, "Unraveling risk rating: Making sense of your best early warning tool." Abrigo's most popular risk management blogs over the last 12 months cover topics that continue to catch the attention of professionals and regulators. Key tentative decisions and timelines are shown in this blog.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Watch webinar Takeaway 1 Recent FinCEN consent orders show that weak compliance programs are coming under more scrutiny, especially at gap institutions. De spite their unique structures and community-oriented principles, credit unions are not immune to the threats of money laundering , fraud, and associated illicit activities.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 27, 2019

The regulators themselves can’t even find their way to agreement. Regulators would still have the discretion to alter these ratings based on the facts on the ground. Multiple community groups have argued that banks could receive CRA credit for building a sports stadium as long as it was constructed in an opportunity zone.

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On October 24, 2023, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued a final rule amending their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) (the “Final Rule”). Continue Reading

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Abrigo

JANUARY 17, 2024

You might like this upcoming webinar, " Unveiling human trafficking: Perspectives, realities, and strategies." Takeaway 2 AML staff should recognize human trafficking red flags and know their customers well to help detect suspicious activity in their communities. Know the red flags to watch for. and worldwide.

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This is our second blog post on the final rule issued on October 24, 2023 by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency amending their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) (the “Final Rule”). .

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Abrigo

JANUARY 8, 2016

The GAO acknowledged that community banks, credit unions and their professional industry associations reported increased compliance burdens and reduced activity in specific business activities, such as certain mortgage lending, as a result of Dodd-Frank. A lengthy report released recently by the U.S.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In this blog, we explore how banks and credit unions have adapted their approach to Q factors under CECL and share insights from an Abrigo advisory webinar on managing this critical part of the ACL process. Documentation and support: Regulators expect transparency in the CECL Q factor process.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 6, 2017

During a Sageworks webinar on HVCRE risk management Rob Ashbaugh, senior risk management consultant at Sageworks, explained that clarifications on some of the murkier aspects of the HVCRE (high volatility commercial real estate) rule were anticipated by the industry.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

You might also like this webinar, "Banking as a service: Objectives, opportunities, and obstacles." Automation also helped financial institutions better serve their communities by, for example, reducing the time it takes to process a loan application. Fintechs have developed a strong competency around these advances.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 1, 2016

Government Accountability Office (GAO), community banks and credit unions are starting feel the impact of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act. It also includes a provision for the GAO to study the regulations on an annual basis.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Although the above example is a large bank, similar enforcement actions are being handed down to community banks. Provide timely updates in response to changes in regulations. As regulatory scrutiny increases for financial institutions, enforcement actions resulting in civil money penalties are growing in size and frequency.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 18, 2023

You might also like this webinar on credit department housekeeping. WATCH Takeaway 1 Banks and credit unions are critical sources of capital for businesses in their communities, so how institutions assess CRE credits matters. But that might not be the best move for your financial institution or your community.

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Abrigo

JUNE 4, 2024

You might also like this on-demand webinar, "Navigating uncertain times: Strategies for risk management and compliance." Takeaway 3 Attracting new and younger customers is a top priority for community financial institutions. This sentiment was echoed by Laurie Stewart , President and CEO of Sound Community Bank.

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Abrigo

JUNE 23, 2020

Learn from your peers and hear what problems they are dealing with in our Abrigo Community, exclusive to our customers. Community financial institutions are often tasked with doing more with less. The ADC is a highly resilient environment with risk monitoring levels not currently sustainable by typical community financial institutions.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The OCC and FDIC have issued a joint proposal to revise their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Although the Federal Reserve, OCC and FDIC, are the primary CRA regulators, the Fed did not join the proposal and presumably will issue a separate proposal. On January 29, 2020, from 12 p.m.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

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. Takeaway 3 Articles specific to small community banks were among the most-read blogs, with best practices for construction lending at the top of the list.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

You might also like this on-demand webinar explaining how fraudsters use checks to their advantage. Learn how you can save time and money in the long run by updating check fraud prevention capabilities today. Fraudsters use this to their advantage and wield sophisticated tools.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 30, 2024

The FHLB system reform is precipitated primarily by its regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which is performing a deep dive into all aspects of the FHLB in the wake of some disturbing actions , specifically with four of the five failed banks just weeks or days before failure.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Using regtech in banking With new federal regulatory and compliance challenges like the CFPB rule on the horizon, more and more community financial institutions are exploring regtech in banking and finance. Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing. What is regtech?

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Using regtech in banking With new federal regulatory and compliance challenges like the CFPB rule on the horizon, more and more community financial institutions are exploring regtech for banks to enhance their processes. Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing. What is regtech?

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 11, 2014

While the final guidance clearly applies to larger financial institutions, community banks should still take note. ” The section further details this would only occur under extraordinary circumstances, but community banks should be aware of the new framework and even consider applying the guidelines as a proactive, best practice.

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Abrigo

JULY 13, 2023

Educate customers and members: Provide educational opportunities for your community so they know when to say “no” to investment scams. The goodwill your institution will gain in the community will be invaluable. Navigate your BSA exam with tips from this on-demand webinar. Explain the types of fraud schemes circulating.

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CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Yesterday, eight federal agencies joined together to issue an “ Interagency Statement on Special Purpose Credit Programs Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B ” (Interagency Statement). The agencies consist of the CFPB, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve Board, NCUA, HUD, DOJ, and FHFA.

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Abrigo

JULY 1, 2021

You might also like this webinar: "Human Trafficking - Close to Home" WATCH . As a community, we need to place more pressure on all currency providers (fiat and crypto) to embrace digital ethics and refuse to engage and/or do business with organizations that fail to protect innocent and vulnerable people. BSA Rules and Regulation.

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Abrigo

MARCH 8, 2024

As a financial institution, you are responsible for educating your community and clients on financial patterns and bank wire fraud trends. Navigate your BSA exam with tips from this on-demand webinar. Navigate your BSA exam with tips from this on-demand webinar. Navigate your BSA exam with tips from this on-demand webinar.

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Abrigo

JULY 10, 2023

Get more tips for managing the AML program from this webinar: "Conquering BSA challenges: Best practices for managing a successful AML program" DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 AI can enhance our efficiency, but financial institutions must be on guard against AI fraud. Here are several suggestions for tightening security.

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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. The 2022 stress test scenarios provide a blueprint for community banks and credit unions to get started on their own stress tests.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Some options include: In-person fraud prevention seminars, either held at a branch location or a local community center. These events are a great way to show leadership and support to the community while having face time with customers, members, and prospects and maximizing time spent.

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