Perficient

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to affect every aspect of the world economy and play a significant role in the global financial system, leading financial regulators around the world to take various steps to address the impact of AI on their areas of responsibility.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to affect every aspect of the world economy and play a significant role in the global financial system, leading financial regulators around the world to take various steps to address the impact of AI on their areas of responsibility.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Cybersecurity | 4 minute read Key Takeaways Third-party/vendor risk management is becoming increasingly challenging with more cloud-based providers. On top of initial vendor due diligence, there are ongoing, systematic approaches to managing third-party relationships. . Portfolio Risk & CECL. Cyber Due Diligence.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

As banks are increasingly playing a bigger role in commercial real estate lending, it is more important than ever to ensure proper risk management practices. Due to the volatility of CRE concentrations at banks, regulators have released supervisory guidance to ensure sound risk management practices. Blog Bank'

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 23, 2019

In a marketplace where data is shared and distributed at record speeds, third-party or vendor risk management is a challenge for most businesses. The spotlight from federal and state regulators continues to shine on the use of third parties, and the pressure for those vendors to meet regulatory guidelines has greatly increased.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Documentation and support: Regulators expect transparency in the CECL Q factor process. Financial institutions should document the rationale for each Q factor adjustment, including supporting data and evidence. This ensures that auditors can easily trace decisions and verify compliance.

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Abrigo

JULY 25, 2017

In a recent Sageworks webinar Robert Ashbaugh, senior risk management consultant at Sageworks, discusses High Volatility Commercial Real Estate (HVCRE) lending best practices. Ashbaugh’s presentation begins with a quick summary of why regulators care about HVCRE. How did we get here? What are HVCRE loans?

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Community banks certainly want to remain conservative with risks and follow regulations. Second, there must be long-term commitment from senior management to the loan review program, ensuring it is conducted properly and results are used effectively. The regulatory compliance aspect is critical, CEIS notes.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Immediately following the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) failure, Perficient’s Financial Services Risk Management and Regulatory Capabilities Center of Excellence (CoE) swiftly analyzed publicly available documents, providing readers with a comprehensive breakdown of the bank’s failure.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

It helps in other crucial areas of your organization, such as search engine optimization (SEO) and legal risk management. Identifying and documenting accessibility requirements prior to development hand-off will significantly reduce the number of accessibility errors on a live page. Accessibility Belongs in the Design Phase.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2021

The partnership aims to create a secondary credit market that is transparent and efficient and makes it easy to manage credit and digitally store documents, loan history and due diligence activities, preventing “information asymmetry risks,” the release stated.

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Perficient

JANUARY 16, 2024

Regularly review and update policies annually to ensure compliance with current rules and regulations. Ensure all employees , including senior management , are aware of and adhere to those policies. READ MORE: Developing a Third-Party Risk Management Tool Are you ready to optimize your business?

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Regulators take risk seriously, and knowing just how much risk your institution can take while remaining compliant is essential. Significant risk doesn't always mean a big reward for financial institutions. FinCEN said this was done with little to no risk management program.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This blog was co-authored by Perficient Risk and Regulatory CoE Member: Alicia Lawrence Perficient’s Risk and Regulatory Center of Excellence (CoE) remains at the forefront of evolving financial rules and regulations, ensuring readiness to tackle emerging challenges and safeguard financial institutions and its customers.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This blog was co-authored by Perficient Risk and Regulatory CoE Member: Alicia Lawrence The announcement of significant amendments to the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) regulations on December 1, 2023, represents a pivotal moment for entities operating within New York’s financial sector.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 7, 2023

Applying model risk management to CECL What's involved in CECL model validation? Learn what banks, credit unions, and others subject to CECL accounting can expect from this risk management process. Model validation is a crucial aspect of model risk management.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Managing loan workouts and modifications Tips for preparing your bank or credit union to handle an increased volume of problem loans while ensuring prudent credit risk management. You might also like this video, "A look at credit risk in a rising-rate environment." Regulators foster prudent loan modifications.

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Abrigo

APRIL 12, 2021

An LOS is defined as a system that automates and manages the end-to-end steps in the loan process – from the application, through underwriting, approval, documentation, pricing, funding, and administration. Some third-party vendors are regulated by the Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council (FFIEC). Risk Ratings.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Read the blog for information that can help lenders avoid risk before the project begins by planning ahead at the closing table. keep me informed download How to create a sound credit risk rating system Banks and credit unions often use a standardized risk rating system for internal monitoring of credit risk.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Customize documentation : Avoid a one-size-fits-all approach to documentation when it comes to the underwriting process. This will save time by ensuring that staff aren’t adding unnecessary length and detail to low-risk, low-maintenance documents. Assess and control key risk areas with an effective credit policy.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Prudential regulators have made it clear that while they will adjust supervisory strategies as appropriate to emerging risks of the pandemic, examiner scrutiny will continue assessing basic principles that ensure the safety and soundness of financial institutions. Can people access data and documents wherever the staff are located?

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Regular training of lending and credit risk staff helps keep processes and systems in shape to produce good loans. Aside from formal training, one way that banks and credit unions can ensure staff are attuned to the latest regulations and best practices is by routinely sharing lending and credit risk resources.

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Bobsguide

APRIL 13, 2021

Action must be taken following the European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma)’s review into Ucits liquidity risk management and market practices which identified shortcomings in documentation, procedures and how methodologies are compiled. “Without effective regulation in the.

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Abrigo

JULY 6, 2017

The Examiner’s Guide outlines the NCUA’s expectations of credit union commercial lending programs, and the regulator recommended credit unions understand how their own commercial lending programs may vary from those expectations. Having extensive, well-documented risk management procedures is key.

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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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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

The better prepared, the less likely they are to run afoul of the continually shifting regulations. Regulators and industry consultants agree that community banks are generally doing a great job handling their regulatory oversight and requirements. Be aware of existing or emerging risk concerns. in Kent, Ohio.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 19, 2022

Joint s tatement emphasizes understanding a customer’s risk profile for BSA/AML An individualized, risk-based CDD approach is best when it comes to creating your BSA program protocols. You might also like this webinar, "Balancing compliance risk & reward with high-risk businesses." Regulatory reminder.

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Abrigo

MARCH 31, 2023

Risk focus Three main areas of risk from the NCUA letter The NCUA supervisory priorities emphasized the following regarding increased risk: Interest rate risk (IRR): Examiners will focus on key interest rate risk management and control activities, including reasonable and well-documented assumptions and data sets.

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Abrigo

APRIL 1, 2015

A recent Wall Street Journal article by Victoria McGrane and Jon Hilsenrath highlighted how the nation’s regulators are increasingly questioning and turning their focus toward bank boards. These smaller banks have also seen new, and more frequent, attention from regulators. How complex is the bank’s operating model?

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Abrigo

AUGUST 26, 2024

WATCH Takeaway 1 The forward-looking CECL approach to estimating the allowance for credit losses introduces risks that auditors and examiners are scrutinizing. Takeaway 2 Starting CECL model risk assessments at a high level ensures the focus is on data inputs, assumptions, documentation, and estimates.

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Perficient

JANUARY 3, 2024

Additionally, these branches underwent annual on-site inspections to ensure compliance with regulations. Member firms are responsible for conducting and documenting a risk assessment for remote locations. WFH Background Before the pandemic, firms were required to submit branch office applications on behalf of all the “branches.”

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Abrigo

MAY 9, 2022

A recent and notable consent order shows the dangers of turning to an unqualified or inept third-party institution to perform some or all BSA/AML duties to meet regulations. Once a staffing assessment is complete, the results should be shared with senior management, documenting the process and the need for additional staff if identified.

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Abrigo

JULY 29, 2015

Documentation and organization came up repeatedly in respondents’ open-ended comments about exams and advice for their peers. One NCUA-regulated credit union noted how important it is to instill a solid credit risk culture during the entire loan process. Concentration and CRE risk is still important to the regulators.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

According to the press release, LIKEZERO will help to boost a new, more intelligent level of insight, helping banks, financial institutions (FIs) and other regulated businesses to analyze and extract insight and data from clients' clients.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

The challenges associated with Q-factor adjustments are not new, but reliance on Q-factors has increased scrutiny from auditors and regulators. Q-factors allow for adjustments to the historical-loss experience to reflect losses embedded in the portfolio that have not been captured in charge-offs and recoveries.

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Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2024

Navigating interest rate management in today's environment As regulators focus on interest rate risk management, read about what financial institutions can do to be ready 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

DECEMBER 6, 2016

The challenges associated with Q-factors adjustments are not new, but reliance on Q-factors has increased scrutiny from auditors and regulators. Q-factors allow for adjustments to the historical-loss experience to reflect losses embedded in the portfolio that have not been captured in charge-offs and recoveries.

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