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. This ensures that auditors can easily trace decisions and verify compliance.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This article covers these key topics: Benefits of FRAML for risk management Potential drawbacks of the FRAML approach Factors to consider in decision-making What is FRAML? At its core, FRAML is about taking a more holistic approach to financial crime risk management. Staying on top of fraud is a full-time job.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Increasing efficiency of compliant AML investigations To boost AML program productivity and keep pace with evolving compliance demands, financial institutions should focus on strategic operational improvements paired with the smart use of technology. See tailored AML/CFT solutions that can improve your compliance. Learn more 1.

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Perficient

JUNE 15, 2020

On June 24, 2020, Param Singh, Perficient’s director of clinical trial operations solutions, will host a webinar on clinical trial management system (CTMS) migrations. Data wasn’t centralized, and it was simply too challenging to manage. Its solutions are in the cloud, operating under strict regulatory compliance.

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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. NBFIs’ AML compliance requirements. But what about the NBFI compliance factor, particularly Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering (BSA/AML) compliance? DOWNLOAD .

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

You might also like this webinar, "Tackling operational risks: Strategies for check fraud and ransomware prevention." Enhanced risk management: As AML/CFT obligations expand to include real estate transactions and investment advisers, risk management strategies for financial institutions must adapt.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Top 5 CECL best practices and their benefits Now that CECL is implemented, follow these recommendations for ongoing management to provide confidence and be more efficient. You might also like this webinar, "Conquering CECL model validation: Prepare for success." Some tried and true practices can help.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

You might also like this 6-step guide for compliance with new AML/CFT program rules. DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 Shared AML case management helps streamline processes, reduce duplication, and improve communication between fraud and AML/CFT teams. With financial crime evolving, the lines between fraud and money laundering have blurred.

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Abrigo

JULY 21, 2022

Teaching branch staff these KYC tips can aid CDD compliance BSA Officers can help tellers and other branch staff learn how to ask questions that both foster relationships and support CDD compliance. . But they can also help your BSA team by supporting Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) compliance. .

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

You might also like this checklist, "6 steps for compliance with the new AML/CFT program rules." DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 A human-in-the-loop approach plays a vital role in ensuring that AI systems effectively support alert and case management for AML/CFT suspicious activity monitoring.

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Insights on Business

MAY 1, 2019

While deregulation has been a trend over the past few years, compliance monitoring and regulatory change management remains a top focus for financial institutions of all sizes. Greater availability of data, facilitated by real-time integrations makes it possible for compliance experts to monitor a wide variety of sources.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Visualize your data, access benchmarks, and streamline reporting learn more talk with an expert Webinar Commercial Lending Credit Risk Management Lending & Credit Risk When good loans go bad: Managing problem and distressed loans Learn More Webinar Commercial Lending Lending & Credit Risk Small Business Lending Answering your top CFPB 1071 (..)

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Understanding AML compliance and regulatory expectations. AML compliance is not for the faint of heart. Takeaway 3 Be your champion and fight for whatever is necessary to instill a culture of compliance. A culture of compliance AML compliance Having a solid culture of compliance is critical to avoiding AML penalties.

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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

AUGUST 31, 2023

Teaching staff these KYC tips to make clients feel more comfortable In 2023, KYC procedures must both support CDD compliance and make sure your institution is a welcoming place for all customers. Learn best practices for Due Diligence in an increasingly digital world during this webinar, "Strategic Due Diligence on Higher Risk Customers."

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 29, 2023

You might also like this webinar, "Unraveling risk rating: Making sense of your best early warning tool." Abrigo’s team of former bankers and other experts produced dozens of webinars , whitepapers, and blog articles in 2023 to help lending and credit staff. Here are the top resources. Stay up to date on CFPB 1071.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 1, 2022

Best practices for assessing models and managing risk Sound model development, implementation, use, and validation is especially important as CECL models debut. . What are model risk management and model validation? SR 11-7, issued by the Federal Reserve and OCC in 2011, is the supervisory guidance on model risk management.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Watch webinar Takeaway 1 BSA Officers are the frontline defenders against financial crimes in banking institutions, and hiring the proper skill set for each BSA position is critical. A BSA Officer must be well-versed in these areas to ensure the institution's full compliance and avoid regulatory criticism.

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Abrigo

MARCH 21, 2023

You might also like this video on managing interest rate risk. Takeaway 3 Diving deeper into depositor pricing and evaluating loan pricing to ensure compensation for the risk are among strategies to manage interest rate risk. Stay up to date with Abrigo advisors' ideas for managing interest rate risk.

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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

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Fortify your credit risk management framework How to prepare your organization for scrutiny of its credit risk management practices during your next exam or review. . You might also like this whitepaper, "Stress Testing: Managing Capital Levels and Credit Risk." Cultivate talent. keep me informed. Know your limits.

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Abrigo

MAY 20, 2022

Meet Model Risk Management Expectations Updates to the FDIC Risk Management Manual should steer institutions toward a model that manages risk and drives growth. Takeaway 1 Aside from meeting examiner expectations, proper model risk management can protect your institution from unnecessary risk. . FDIC Update.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 26, 2024

You might also like this webinar: "Conducting an effective Q factor framework." Takeaway 3 Consider risks tied to methodology, the use of third parties, management bias, and estimation uncertainty during a CECL model risk assessment. Is management (and others charged with governance) comfortable with the methodology?

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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

JANUARY 21, 2016

Often the amount of time taken to complete certain advisory services is less than traditional compliance engagements that would yield the same return. In recent ProfitCents webinars, attendees were asked what barriers were holding their firm back from offering advisory services.

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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

OCTOBER 2, 2014

To help banks understand the requirements and associated impacts, Sageworks partnered with Crowe Horwath to lead an informative webinar later this month on preparing for Basel III. • Strengthened Risk Capture – Includes more centralized and accurate data management, and more in-depth stress testing and forecasting.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Given the demands of day-to-day duties, however, it can be challenging for BSA officers and other financial crime compliance staff to find time for training and education on fraud and money laundering. A strong culture of compliance should be reflected in MA& plans, and critical areas should be considered.

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Abrigo

JULY 17, 2019

There are also many gray areas in banking compliance, which can lead to different interpretations among compliance professionals. By reaching out to your examiners for compliance guidance, you are establishing a trusted relationship between the regulatory agency and the institution.

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Abrigo

MAY 19, 2023

You might also like this webinar, "Return to basics: Asking the right credit risk questions." Takeaway 2 Examining the following objectives and evaluating your loan review system based on them can ensure regulatory compliance.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Despite borrowing more and tapping credit lines, they're managing leverage and meeting debt obligations, according to Abrigo's proprietary data. They’re borrowing more, but they’re also managing their leverage and meeting debt obligations —even as they feel the pressure of high rates. Business credit line utilization is up.

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Abrigo

MAY 19, 2016

Monitoring credit risk management, interest rate risk and banks’ ability to stress test loans affected by low oil prices are among the priorities for supervisors at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) these days, according to the agency’s recent mid-year status report on its operating plan.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

See tailored AML/CFT solutions that can improve your compliance. Core components of a successful monitoring program Effective suspicious activity monitoring programs must include several essential components to ensure compliance and timely suspicious activity report (SAR) filing.

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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 22, 2023

You might also like this webinar, "Unraveling risk rating: Making sense of your best early warning tool." Takeaway 2 Management reports, probability of default, and model validation topics were found in the top blogs for risk professionals. The FASB’s description of proposed changes can be found here.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Cybercrime, sanctions compliance, and cryptocurrency troubles are bound to be trends for anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) and fraud professionals to track in the coming months. Others explain common and emerging fraud trends that compliance staff are working to prevent. Sanctions & synthetic ID.

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Abrigo

APRIL 12, 2016

The FDIC is offering a fresh take on how a bank’s board of directors should understand and manage risk. 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. Evaluating risk management.

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