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When Your Vendor Says ‘Your Data Was Breached—Six Months Ago.’

When Your Vendor Says ‘Your Data Was Breached—Six Months Ago.’

What’s worse than a vendor that suffers a data breach that exposes your sensitive customer information? The answer: A vendor that waits almost

May 7, 2018 1 min read
5 Factors Your Consumer Complaint Management Program Needs to Succeed

5 Factors Your Consumer Complaint Management Program Needs to Succeed

Complaint management is an important part of your financial institutions efforts to comply and grow. Without it, your bank, credit union, or mortgage...

May 2, 2018 5 min read
New Regulatory Guidance About Cybersecurity Insurance

New Regulatory Guidance About Cybersecurity Insurance

Does your institution need cyber-security insurance? Is it required? If utilized, are there rules? Cybersecurity insurance can protect against

May 1, 2018 2 min read
Are You and Your Vendors Ready for GDPR?

Are You and Your Vendors Ready for GDPR?

All may be relatively quiet on the regulatory front in the U.S., but this May new privacy regulations are taking effect in the European Union

Apr 27, 2018 2 min read
3 Reasons Why Cybersecurity Ratings Are a Waste of Money

3 Reasons Why Cybersecurity Ratings Are a Waste of Money

Investigating a vendor's cybersecurity can be a time-consuming hassle. Wouldn't it be nice if you could pay someone else to monitor and report back on a ve…

Apr 23, 2018 2 min read
Is Your Bank Considering a Merger or Acquisition? Here's How Compliance Risk Can Impact the Deal

Is Your Bank Considering a Merger or Acquisition? Here's How Compliance Risk Can Impact the Deal

We're expecting to see a renewed wave of bank M&A activity over the coming months, driven by a rising SIFI threshold. If your bank...

Apr 18, 2018 4 min read
Increasing Risk May Not Mean What You Think It Does

Increasing Risk May Not Mean What You Think It Does

When risk increases, the natural response is to take action to reduce that risk. But not every increase requires action. In fact, it may distract you from

Apr 13, 2018 2 min read
FinCEN Publishes 37 Much-Anticipated Beneficial Ownership FAQs

FinCEN Publishes 37 Much-Anticipated Beneficial Ownership FAQs

Learn the 37 questions answered by FinCEN, and get even more resources about the upcoming CDD/Beneficial Ownership rule.

Apr 11, 2018 7 min read
How to Understand Your Redlining Risk in 3 Simple Steps

How to Understand Your Redlining Risk in 3 Simple Steps

Redlining risk is a red-hot topic for the regulators. Here are 3 simple steps for understanding and managing your redlining risk!

Apr 4, 2018 3 min read
Can Improving the Customer Experience Aid Risk Management?

Can Improving the Customer Experience Aid Risk Management?

Banks are on a quest to improve the customer experience. A new study of North American bank operations leaders by Accenture believe the

Apr 4, 2018 1 min read
7 Quick HMDA Compliance Videos to Watch & Share

7 Quick HMDA Compliance Videos to Watch & Share

With the prospect of 2017 HMDA LAR being released as soon as next week, on April 1, HMDA and Fair Lending remain top priorities...

Mar 27, 2018 2 min read
Wells Fargo Answers to a Higher Power Over Poor Risk Management

Wells Fargo Answers to a Higher Power Over Poor Risk Management

Forget the Federal Reserve and its prohibition against Wells Fargo's further growth until its governance and risk management improve. Wells Fargo is

Mar 22, 2018 2 min read
7 Banking and Finance Headlines You May Have Missed in the Madness of March

7 Banking and Finance Headlines You May Have Missed in the Madness of March

Here are the top headlines in the banking and compliance world for the month of March 2018.

Mar 21, 2018 9 min read
Ticking Time Bomb: Why A Free Vendor Management Checklist Is A Disaster Waiting to Happen

Ticking Time Bomb: Why A Free Vendor Management Checklist Is A Disaster Waiting to Happen

There is temptation in the world of management. With regulatory scrutiny increasing and cost a concern, free vendor management checklists seem

Mar 20, 2018 3 min read
7 Essential Steps Now That You've Filed Your 2017 HMDA LAR

7 Essential Steps Now That You've Filed Your 2017 HMDA LAR

In this post, you'll find out what's on the compliance horizon, and what you can do about it. In addition, you'll also get access to a free post-HMDA...

Mar 14, 2018 6 min read
See the Future of Bank Branches - and What It Means for You [Infographic]

See the Future of Bank Branches - and What It Means for You [Infographic]

Look into the crystal ball, and see into the future of branch strategy. With this blog and infographic, you'll learn fascinating statistics...

Mar 7, 2018 5 min read
(Almost) Everything You Need to Know about CRA Performance Context

(Almost) Everything You Need to Know about CRA Performance Context

In CRA compliance, your performance context could be a source of uncertainty. Here, we will clarify what it means, and share 10 helpful resources.

Feb 28, 2018 6 min read
5 Common Reasons for Bad CRA Compliance Exam Ratings

5 Common Reasons for Bad CRA Compliance Exam Ratings

Here are 5 of the most common issues that can lead to a drop in your CRA compliance performance rating. You can't afford to overlook these!

Feb 21, 2018 5 min read
5 Common Growth & Compliance Problems You Can Solve with a Better Branch Strategy

5 Common Growth & Compliance Problems You Can Solve with a Better Branch Strategy

Prepare for growth and success in 2018. Learn 5 common growth and compliance related problems, and how a better branch strategy can help you solve them!

Feb 7, 2018 9 min read
What Does the N in Ncontracts Stand for Anyway?

What Does the N in Ncontracts Stand for Anyway?

Nashville? Network? Need? Those are just a few of the most common guesses when people ask me what the N in Ncontracts stands for.

Feb 6, 2018 2 min read
5 Financial and Banking Headlines You May Have Missed This January

5 Financial and Banking Headlines You May Have Missed This January

Here are 5 trends in finance and banking that you may have missed. From CFPB updates to CRA, we'll share some news and what it means for you.

Jan 31, 2018 6 min read
Creating Reliable Risk Assessments: How to Measure Compliance Risk

Creating Reliable Risk Assessments: How to Measure Compliance Risk

A well-executed risk assessment digs into real-world risks and the specific controls an institution uses to mitigate their impact, allowing the

Jan 31, 2018 3 min read
Creating Reliable Risk Assessments: How to Measure BSA Risk

Creating Reliable Risk Assessments: How to Measure BSA Risk

The FFIEC recommends financial institutions conduct a BSA/AML risk assessment every 12 to 18 months or when new products or services are introduced,

Jan 29, 2018 4 min read
Creating Reliable Risk Assessments: How to Measure Cyber Risk

Creating Reliable Risk Assessments: How to Measure Cyber Risk

From big picture ideas to specific areas of concern, a good risk assessment looks at the good and bad in every situation to provide a thorough

Jan 25, 2018 4 min read
Answers to 5 Basic FAQs about the Final HMDA Rule

Answers to 5 Basic FAQs about the Final HMDA Rule

Learn the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Final HMDA Rule that you may be asking. You'll also get access to our HMDA...

Jan 24, 2018 3 min read
Creating Reliable Risk Assessments: How to Measure Data Security / GLBA Risk

Creating Reliable Risk Assessments: How to Measure Data Security / GLBA Risk

A Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act risk assessment should identify reasonably foreseeable internal and external threats. Learn how to measure data security

Jan 23, 2018 3 min read
20+ Often-Overlooked Compliance Resources, Organized by Regulation

20+ Often-Overlooked Compliance Resources, Organized by Regulation

Here are at least 20 regulatory compliance resources you may not know about. We guarantee at least one of these will make your life at work a little easier

Jan 3, 2018 8 min read
Don't Miss the Top 10 Compliance Blog Posts of 2017!

Don't Miss the Top 10 Compliance Blog Posts of 2017!

As 2017 ends, here are some of the most popular compliance blog articles of this year. You'll learn about CRA, Community Development, UDAAP, Fair...

Dec 27, 2017 5 min read
8 Steps to a Successful Community Reinvestment Act Compliance Strategy

8 Steps to a Successful Community Reinvestment Act Compliance Strategy

Here are the 8 steps you need to take for CRA compliance success. Learn important elements of CRA strategy here, and get a free Info Kit.

Dec 26, 2017 6 min read
Shelved Elves: Santa Ponders the Risks and Rewards of Outsourcing Toy Making

Shelved Elves: Santa Ponders the Risks and Rewards of Outsourcing Toy Making

It’s crunch time at the North Pole, and Santa is worried. Despite his elves’ best efforts, he’s not sure they are going to be able to produce all the toys

Dec 8, 2017 3 min read