TRUPOINT Partners is Becoming NTRUPOINT - What That Means For You
There are big changes coming to TRUPOINT Partners over the next few weeks and months. Here’s what all those changes might mean for you.
Due Diligence 101: Are On-Site Visits Required?
Let’s start with guidance on the subject. There is very little guidance requiring on-site due diligence. It’s peppered with words like “may” or...
Creating Value with A Culture of Risk Management
Many bankers think the concept of a “risk management culture” is thought exercise. It’s the kind of psychobabble that takes up time that could be dedicate
Your Complete Guide to the ABA Regulatory Compliance Conference in New Orleans
Here is everything you need to know to prepare for the American Bankers Association Regulatory Compliance Conference from June 9-12 in New Orleans!
4 Key Risks Facing the Banking Industry, According to the OCC
As the banking industry has undergone major changes, the top risks have also evolved. Here are the four biggest risks facing banks today, from the OCC.
GAO Grades Regulatory Agencies on Risk Management Supervision
The board will consider whether there are specific factors Federal Reserve staff should consider when escalating supervisory concerns.
Wishing for More Regulatory Tailoring? You’ll Love Risk Management
In a world where bankers feel overwhelmed and disadvantaged by a seemingly one-size-fits-all regulatory environment, there remains one place where a fina
5 Free Compliance Resources to Download and Share
Get 5 valuable, free, compliance resources to download and share with your colleagues, including a brand-new Fair Lending training module!
Brokered Deposits & Vendor Management
As the industry pushes for more flexibility to make it easier to work with deposit brokers, bankers can help make their case with strong vendor management.
10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Next Banking Conference
Learn 10 best practices to help you make the most of your next banking industry event! These guidelines will ensure your next conferences is a success.
We Listen So You Don’t Have To: FDIC’s Crisis & Response Podcast
What went down during the financial and banking crises, and what did the FDIC learn from it? The FDIC has released a 7-part podcast.
Do Small Institutions Need Risk Management?
Risk management isn’t just for large institutions. The case can be made that it’s even more important for smaller FIs to address risk management.
Why Do I Need a HMDA and CRA Transmittal Tool?
Find out everything you need to know from A to Z about the HMDA and CRA transmittal and why you might need the software for your financial institute.
Community Bankers Association of Illinois Endorses Ncontracts Risk Management Solutions
CBAI member banks can rely on Ncontracts to be a trusted teammate to assist them with vendor and risk management
How To Prepare for the Public HMDA Data Release Next Month
More HMDA data will be publicly released in May 2019. This data has more depth and may spark additional Fair Lending scrutiny. Learn how to prepare today!
Embezzlement in La La Land: How a TV Studio Credit Union CEO Stole $40 Million Over 20 Years
Would you believe a story where the villain steals over $40 million from a FI that only had $21 million in assets? The truth is stranger than fiction.
Game of Thrones: Risk Assessing The Iron Bank
Game of Thrones has returned for its final season! In honor of the ending of this series, let’s identify the biggest risks facing The Iron Bank of Braavos.
Are You Making This Common Vendor Management Mistake Observed by the FDIC?
FIs aren’t doing enough to ensure their contracts with third-party vendors sufficiently address business continuity and incident response.
7 Most Confusing Areas of Compliance for Compliance Pros
Learn the essentials of 7 of the most complex areas of regulatory compliance - including UDAAP, Community Development, and REMAs...
3 Tips for Avoiding an Equifax-Style Breach
When one of the nation’s largest credit reporting companies reports a breach involving the private financial data of over 145 million Americans, people
7 Risks that Third-Party Vendors Pose to Your Financial Institution
In 2019, vendor risk management remains a key concern for financial institutions in the US. There’s a good reason for that! Here are...
Why Vendor Cyber Monitoring Matters
No matter how strong a financial institution’s own cyber defenses are, it’s really only as strong as its weakest vendor.
How HMDA Plus Data is Changing Fair Lending Analytics
Since the Final HMDA Rule was released in 2015, the banking sector has undergone dramatic changes. In this article, you’ll learn how the extended...
The Future of Finance: 5 Banking Trends to Watch
We’re highlighting 5 new banking trends that we believe will shape the future of banking and finance sectors.
Risk Management: Knowing When It’s Time to Start Again
How can you tell if a risk management program needs to be totally reinvented? The benefits of a complete overhaul can often outweigh the inconvenience.
How to Discover Vendor Cybersecurity Flaws Before Data Thieves Exploit Them
How do you know if a cybersecurity rating is covering all the bases? Make sure it monitors these key areas...
What Should I Do After Submitting My HMDA Data?
Here are 10 steps you need to take after filing your HMDA LAR to strengthen your Fair Lending compliance program. Plus, get the post-HMDA filing checklist!
What is Fair Lending Discrimination?
What is Fair Lending discrimination? Learn how to define Fair Lending discrimination, and what it really means for you, with these five simple examples!
GAO & OCC Disagree Over Risk Management
Have you felt like an examiner, auditor, or other reviewer just didn’t get you, your bank, or a program/business line? The OCC can relate.
Ncontracts Bolsters Protections for Banks and Credit Unions
Ncontracts hopes to solve the problem financial institutions have with data protection once it transitions to a vendor