Is HMDA for Small Business on Its Way?
Regulatory agencies have been emphasizing the importance of a strong and effective CMS. Find out four ways to streamline your CMS.
A Regulator's Holiday Wish List for the Year Ahead
We’ve been taking notes at industry conferences/meetings and know exactly what a federal regulator is hoping you’ll get them this year.
How to Control the Financial Risk of a Data Breach
How much does a data breach cost? Understanding the costs can help your financial institution mitigate the financial risks of a data breach.
Compliance Managed: Four Ways to Streamline a CMS
Regulatory agencies have been emphasizing the importance of a strong and effective CMS, they’ve given financial institutions a lot of flexibility in...
The Difference Between Data Privacy and Security
Data privacy and security has been getting a lot of press as the industry looks ahead to when the new consumer privacy law takes effect January 1.
NCUA: HMDA Violations Thrive in Weak CMSs
Why do Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Loan Application Register (LAR) violations happen? Weaknesses in compliance management...
Don’t Fear Artificial Intelligence: A Primer for AI in Risk & Compliance Management (Part 1)
Does the phrase “AI in risk and compliance management" conjure up images of robots taking over the world—or worse yet, replacing
Fair Lending Risk: Do You Have a Seat at the Risk Management Table?
Your institution uses compliance analytics software and services for fair lending, HMDA, CRA, and redlining so that it can recognize risks, increase...
What Does the OCC Look for in a CMS?
The OCC wants banks it regulates to “develop and maintain an effective CMS that is appropriate for the size, complexity & risk profile of its operations.”
Apple Card’s Fair Lending Fiasco
While those tracking the mortgage industry have been digging through the new, expanded Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data, other types of Fair...
What Does the Federal Reserve Look for in a CMS?
The Federal Reserve's CMS approach is based on two primary parameters: board & management oversight and the compliance program.
Risk Management Aids Prep for Risk-Focused Exams
Risk management helps financial institutions anticipate and guard against all kinds of risks. But did you know it can also help prepare for exams?
A Risk Assessor Origin Story Courtesy of Stephen King’s IT
Movies are chockfull of superhero origin stories, but what about us regular risk management folks?
All the Fair Lending News That’s Fit to Print
2019 has been a big year for Fair Lending news. We catch you up on the latest.
Ncontracts Promotes Stephanie Lyon to VP of Compliance
Ncontracts announced that it has promoted Stephanie Lyon to VP of Compliance. Lyon is responsible for leading the development and ongoing enhancements...
What Does the FDIC Look for in a CMS?
The FDIC expects a bank’s board of directors and management to have a compliance management system (CMS) adapted to its business strategy to effectively
7 Features Every Compliance Management System (CMS) Needs
Compliance management is no joke. Look for a compliance management solution with these seven key features...
OCC Hopes to Issue Joint CRA Proposal This Fall
Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting is hopeful that a joint CRA modernization proposal will be issued on an interagency basis this fall.
Can You Adopt an Agile Approach to Compliance?
One of the buzzwords in business these days is “agile.” If you’re looking to learn more about what an agile approach is, and how it can be used in...
What Does the NCUA Look for in a CMS?
The NCUA defines a compliance management system as a credit union’s overall approach to managing compliance risk.
3 Benefits of Analytics Software vs. Manual Analysis of Your HMDA Data
Are you still analyzing your Fair Lending data manually? If so, it’s time to consider a different approach. Here are the benefits of replacing a manual...
9 Reasons Why We Are Thankful For Compliance Officers
Here are 9 reasons we are thankful for compliance officers! Thank you, compliance officers, for everything you do.
Have You Prepared for Climate Change Risk?
What is your bank doing about climate risk and its potential impact on loans, investments, and operations?
Quiz Time! How Did You Get Your Start in Banking?
Risk management starts at the top, but bankers typically start at the bottom.
5 Fair Lending Lessons Learned in 2019
Now is perfect time to reflect on some of the lessons learned this year. In particular, we’ve seen lots of changes in Fair Lending compliance.
5 Fair Lending Lessons Learned in 2019
As Q4 approaches, it's time for compliance professionals to reflect on the changes we’ve seen so far. Here are 5 fair lending lessons learned this year.
4 Features Every Vendor Management Solution Needs
A vendor management software solution organizes existing processes and documentation while showing how vendor relationships and policies can be improved.
What If a Cyber Attack Caused a Bank Failure?
There are more than just financial threats to industry stability. The FDIC is actively considering how it would handle an unprecedented scenario: a bank
Ignore KRIs & KPIs at Your Own Peril: Best Practices for Key Risk Indicators
Stop me if you’ve heard this story before. Significant management turnover at a $1B FI, and new management is eager to make an impact. The solution:
Summer Blockbusters Revisited: Assessing My Risk Assessments
When it can cost nearly $100 to take a family of four to the movies (including snacks, of course), you don’t want to risk wasting your cash on a so-so movi