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

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 14, 2014

When it comes to the risk management process, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. “It is as much an art as a science,” says Tim McPeak, risk management consultant at Sageworks. Technology is another methodology to improve consistency, and can be particularly helpful for entering data and documenting loans.

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Perficient

APRIL 2, 2021

Finally, views are sought for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including those related to consumer protection. Risk Management. AI may be used to augment risk management and control practices. The challenge is to ensure that the software being developed is not coded with biases. Textual analysis.

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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

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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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 11, 2014

More than 140 bankers and industry experts from over 30 states gathered in Nashville, Tennessee last month for the 3rd annual Risk Management Summit hosted by Sageworks. • How to Justify a Change in Your ALLL • Accounting for Purchased Loans • Documenting Qualitative Factors • Preparing Your ALLL for 2015.

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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

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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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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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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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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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 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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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

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

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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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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This includes monitoring their activities, understanding their client base, and ensuring they adhere to the same standards as other regulated entities. 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

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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Insights on Business

JULY 30, 2019

Banks and financials institutions regularly work with complicated analytical and reporting challenges, but a continuing concern is successfully aggregating and using the data produced by various systems and stored in multiple locations.Such challenges are well-documented. Learn more about IBM regulatory technology at ibm.com/RegTech.

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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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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

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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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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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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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

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

MAY 19, 2023

In addition, they should be familiar with pertinent laws and regulations affecting credit and lending activities. There is a well-documented shortage of junior reviewers, which means loan review units need to recruit people short on education, training, and experience.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

AI reduces the risk of costly false positives for simple alerts that can drain resources and leave the complexities to human analysis. Handling complex cases : Certain AML/CFT cases involve complex data layers or require an understanding of industry-specific regulations. BAM+ was built for your unique risk profile.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Takeaway 2 AI can lead to more accurate and consistent outputs or predictions, better risk management, and improved customer experiences. DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 With generative AI technology improving by the day, the question is not if the banking industry will utilize it, but when.

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South State Correspondent

AUGUST 21, 2022

The first decision a community bank must make in choosing a hedging program is if they will subject their commercial customers to ISDA documents. Most community banks do not have a large universe of customers and prospects that would embrace complex and esoteric documentation.

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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

MARCH 24, 2023

Best practices for your BSA/AML risk assessment Learn top tips for creating a risk assessment to capture your credit union's risk. You might also like this resource: "BSA/AML risk assessment checklist." READ Takeaway 1 Documentation is one of the most critical aspects of performing a risk assessment.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 1, 2021

There will always be risks inherent in loan portfolios, and effective portfolio management and loan control functions are critical to the overall risk management function of banks and credit unions. Banks are required by regulators to have formal risk rating policies in place to determine how ratings are assigned.

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Abrigo

JULY 26, 2021

The Scaled CECL Allowance for Losses Estimator (SCALE) tool was unveiled during an “Ask the Fed” webinar , where regulators described the Excel spreadsheet-based option using estimated loss rates from peers as a “ starting point ” in the calculation. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Learn more.

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