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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Abrigo

MARCH 13, 2020

Key Takeaways In today's uncertain economic climate, community financial institutions must resolve to manage risk and drive growth. Due to its potential adverse effects and risks to the economy, the Fed issued an emergency 50 bp interest rate cut. Watch Webinar. Wrangling documents. Download Whitepaper.

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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 2 The top lending and credit blog posts focused on the benefits of banking technology, interest rate management, and developing risk ratings.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 22, 2024

At Abrigo, we’ve always focused on helping financial institutions thrive—not just for their own benefit but for the sake of the communities they serve. Think about it: when a fraudster targets a small business owner or when an individual’s life savings are wiped out, it doesn’t just hurt the bank—it devastates families and communities.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

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. However, recent data from Abrigo shows that privately held companies across the U.S. are displaying their financial resilience. Nearly all U.S.

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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. You might also like this webinar, "Unraveling risk rating: Making sense of your best early warning tool."

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Key topics covered in this post: Regulatory focus Key questons for ALCOs Governance and concentration risks Expect the unexpected Regulators 'could not be more clear' Today’s regulatory climate is turning up the heat on financial institutions when it comes to liquidity and interest rate risk management.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 13, 2024

You might also like this webinar, "How to confidently navigate AI/generative AI" LISTEN Takeaway 1 An estimated 47% of Americans 12 and older listen to at least one podcast each month, Takeaway 2 With 3.4 We have webinars , whitepapers , and other resources to make your job easier. The Community Bank Podcast 10.

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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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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The economic environment and industry challenges facing community financial institutions mean that managing risk and driving growth are imperative for banks and credit unions, industry experts say. You cannot go forward if you don’t have the gas,” Cooley said during the webinar with banks. Credit Risk Management.

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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

AUGUST 30, 2024

Some stakeholders are advocating for a focus on affordable housing, community development, and supporting underserved communities. Capital rules are also being reassessed for members and the FHLB themselves in an effort to ensure greater financial stability and risk management.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

You might also like this on-demand webinar explaining how fraudsters use checks to their advantage. Takeaway 2 Community banks may face challenges seeking reimbursement for breach of warranty claims filed with other FIs. “Fraudsters use this to their advantage and wield sophisticated tools.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Despite the painful evolution in retail, many experts expect another year of growth for commercial real estate – and for commercial real estate lenders, including community financial institutions. Community financial institution lenders, however, will want to “pick their spots” for CRE loans this year. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

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. You might also like this webinar on liquidity risk.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

You might also like this webinar, "Banking as a service: Objectives, opportunities, and obstacles." Takeaway 2 AI can lead to more accurate and consistent outputs or predictions, better risk management, and improved customer experiences. Learn how technology helped a financial institution during uncertain times.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Construction loan administration Find out how today's technology has changed the shape of construction loan administration, creating a better customer experience and reducing risk. You might also like this webinar, "How to manage a high-performing construction loan portfolio." Stay up to date on credit risk. Whitepaper.

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Abrigo

JULY 20, 2024

Credit risk : In C&I lending, at least part of the collateral is intangible. The emphasis for commercial credit risk management and evaluation is cash flow, fixed charges coverage, and working capital cycles. Watch this webinar for tips to maintain an efficient credit process at banks and credit unions.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

They are routinely experiencing processes that add costs, delay turnaround times, and can lead to inconsistency in pricing and risk management. Many community bankers expect a recession will start by at least mid-2021, according to the most recent Community Bank Sentiment Index. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 26, 2024

CECL model risk assessments Possible areas of material misstatement in a CECL model can be identified with a risk assessments. You might also like this webinar: "Conducting an effective Q factor framework." Robust risk assessments are crucial for model oversight and governance.

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Abrigo

APRIL 12, 2016

Directors overseeing a bank’s operations are important partners in supervisory efforts, the FDIC noted in the article (“A Community Bank Director’s Guide to Corporate Governance: 21st Century Reflections on the FDIC Pocket Guide for Directors.”). Risk management culture What exactly is a risk management culture?

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Construction loan management software Construction loan management softwares are a windfall of efficiency for financial institutions. You might also like this webinar, "How to manage a high-performing construction loan portfolio." Stay up to date on credit risk. Watch Webinar. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

There are multiple benefits to doing this, but here are three: For some community financial institutions, SBA lending represents a new product. Other, lesser known SBA lending programs that financial institutions can explore to help businesses in their communities include SBAExpress , CapLines , and 504 loans. Credit Risk Management.

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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. Effective stress testing can benefit many different facets of lending, from risk management and strategic decision-making to capital adequacy and liquidity management. Stress testing and risk management.

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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 7, 2021

Banks and credit unions that continue to use their ALM models to manage risk and plan strategically during the projected recovery will generate sustainable earnings that allow them to maintain capital to grow, add shareholder return, or continue bringing value to their communities in other ways. Which risks does ALM address?

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

It's also wise to review the process for segmenting loans for allowance estimations, since even loans that aren't labeled as TDRs might not retain their current credit risk profiles. Managing loan workouts is a chief concern among banks and credit unions these days. Credit Risk Management. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

You might also like this webinar, "How to manage a high-performing construction loan portfolio." The paper, “ Bank Monitoring with On-Site Inspections," will be presented later this month at the Community Banking in the 21st Century Research and Policy Conference. Stay up to date on credit risk. Watch Webinar.

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Abrigo

MARCH 6, 2017

The ABA has a new report out on how banks are using social media, and much of the report focuses on using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and the like to boost customer service, make connections in the community and recruit staff. 14) @News_CUInsight – CUInsight is an independent source of news on the credit union community.

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Abrigo

MARCH 17, 2022

However, community financial institutions can incorporate the new scenarios for their own stress tests to help determine how their capital levels will fare in severe economic situations. Prudent stress testing as a risk management tool helps the enterprise see where the potential pitfalls are in their plans. Relevant Loss Rates.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Effective fraud risk management includes detection and fraud monitoring that should consider customer or member history and behavior. Some options include: In-person fraud prevention seminars, either held at a branch location or a local community center. Website pop-ups and fraud-warning messaging embedded in transactions.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

You might also like this webinar: "Is inflation the big gift to your 2022 earnings?". Takeaway 3 Community banks have seen less volatility in noninterest income, and many are still eyeing growth across the category. Community banks target growth. Community banks have seen less volatility in noninterest income over time.

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Abrigo

APRIL 22, 2024

Small business lending is also a prominent line of business for many financial institutions, especially those driven by a mission to help their communities thrive. While small business loans inherently benefit business owners, they also benefit communities, according to 2021 research for the SBA. Louis Fed : [S]mall-business loans—i.e.,

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

In fact, banking regulators are in the process of issuing updated guidance on loan or credit risk review systems as a standalone document (rather than as part of guidance related to the allowance for credit losses as it is now) to emphasize their importance in broader risk management efforts. Credit Risk. Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 23, 2017

“When considering member business lending and the consumer portfolio where many credit unions focus, change management to prepare for CECL can be even more difficult with a credit union,” says Danny Sharman, risk management consultant at Sageworks during a recent CECL webinar – Data Quality for Credit Unions.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Sageworks banking industry experts are winding down a busy year of disseminating information and facilitating discussions on regulatory changes, such as the FASB’s upcoming move to the current expected credit loss model (CECL), and on best practices for portfolio risk management and credit analysis.

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Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2023

Banking reports to inform risk management and strategy These reports on capital, growth, and liquidity help financial institutions spot warning signs. They help manage and shape strategy in volatile economic and industry conditions. the Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) and the minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio).

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