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Regulatory Brief for June 2024: 1071, CFPB News and Enforcement Actions

Regulatory Brief for June 2024: 1071, CFPB News and Enforcement Actions

Regulatory compliance experts share the latest news and insights for financial institutions. Supreme Court ruling frees CFPB to move forward with 1071.

Jun 6, 2024 3 min read
Board and Management Action Plan for Enhancing Resiliency with Sound Governance

Board and Management Action Plan for Enhancing Resiliency with Sound Governance

Regulators want financial institutions to demonstrate resiliency with sound governance. Accomplish this with our action plan for the board and management.

Jun 5, 2024 6 min read
AI Is Already Costing Financial Institutions Millions: Here's How to Manage the Risks

AI Is Already Costing Financial Institutions Millions: Here's How to Manage the Risks

AI-related fraud, fair lending, and third-party risk have already cost financial institutions millions. Here’s how to manage AI risk.

May 30, 2024 4 min read
Q&A: Tips for Financial Institutions Evaluating Fintech Relationships

Q&A: Tips for Financial Institutions Evaluating Fintech Relationships

Expert explains the difference between fintech relationships and regular TSPs and vendors, including best practices for evaluating fintechs.

May 28, 2024 4 min read
GRC vs. ERM vs. IRM: Understanding Risk Management Frameworks

GRC vs. ERM vs. IRM: Understanding Risk Management Frameworks

When it comes to risk management, what’s the difference between ERM, IRM, and GRC? Decide which one is right for your institution.

May 22, 2024 6 min read
Does the FFIEC CAT/ACET Tool Still Matter for Financial Institutions?

Does the FFIEC CAT/ACET Tool Still Matter for Financial Institutions?

Recent updates to NIST and PCI DSS have institutions wondering about the future of CAT. Is the exam changing or going away? Read on to find out.

May 16, 2024 4 min read
Q&A: Understanding IT Audits at Financial Institutions

Q&A: Understanding IT Audits at Financial Institutions

Audit expert explains IT audit goals, how to work with IT to understand cybersecurity, and tips for artificial intelligence (AI) auditing.

May 14, 2024 4 min read
May 2024 Regulatory Brief: Final Rules Plus Will Mortgages Be the Next Junk Fees?

May 2024 Regulatory Brief: Final Rules Plus Will Mortgages Be the Next Junk Fees?

The May 2024 Regulatory Update podcast has the latest regulatory compliance news, trends and analysis, including CFPB junk fees and several final and propo…

May 9, 2024 2 min read
Regulators Crank Up the Heat On BaaS Banking. What Does This Mean for Third-Party Risk Management?

Regulators Crank Up the Heat On BaaS Banking. What Does This Mean for Third-Party Risk Management?

BaaS banks have come under increased regulatory scrutiny. How can your institution capitalize on banking-as-a-service while remaining compliant?

May 7, 2024 5 min read
How to Respond to Common Bank Board Technology Objections

How to Respond to Common Bank Board Technology Objections

Does your board consistently shoot down your ideas for new technologies? Learn how to answer their objections.

May 2, 2024 4 min read
Creating the Perfect Risk Management Plan

Creating the Perfect Risk Management Plan

Risk management plans empower organizations to document all the risks of new projects and continuing activities. Learn how to create one.

Apr 30, 2024 9 min read
TPRM 101: What is a Critical Vendor?

TPRM 101: What is a Critical Vendor?

How does a financial institution identify critical vendors? How do you manage the risks of these third-party relationships? Read on to find out.

Apr 25, 2024 6 min read
Managing 1071 Costs

Managing 1071 Costs

Small business lenders worried about the high cost of Section 1071 implementation should consider the benefits of outsourcing.

Apr 23, 2024 2 min read
Are BOLI Providers Critical Vendors? The Answer Might Surprise You.

Are BOLI Providers Critical Vendors? The Answer Might Surprise You.

A recent cyber hack on a BOLI provider leaves financial institutions wondering how to protect leadership’s personal data from public exposure.

Apr 18, 2024 4 min read
TPRM 101: What is Ongoing Vendor Monitoring for Financial Institutions?

TPRM 101: What is Ongoing Vendor Monitoring for Financial Institutions?

Ongoing vendor monitoring protects your institution from third-party risk and is also a regulatory requirement. Learn more about monitoring vendor risk.

Apr 16, 2024 8 min read
FDIC Shares Most Common Compliance Violations and Findings

FDIC Shares Most Common Compliance Violations and Findings

What compliance issues are regulators uncovering in exams? Read our breakdown of FDIC’s Supervisory Highlights to learn more.

Apr 11, 2024 6 min read
What is Regulatory Compliance for Banks?

What is Regulatory Compliance for Banks?

Manage your financial institution’s regulatory compliance requirements. Enhance visibility and tackle compliance issues head-on.

Apr 10, 2024 7 min read
April 2024 Regulatory Brief: Junk Fees, AI Regulation, and Supervisory Highlights

April 2024 Regulatory Brief: Junk Fees, AI Regulation, and Supervisory Highlights

Regulatory compliance news and insights, including CFPB’s junk fee crusade, artificial intelligence regulation, and mistakes FDIC examiners are uncovering

Apr 9, 2024 2 min read
Essential Risk Assessments for Financial Institutions

Essential Risk Assessments for Financial Institutions

What types of risk assessments does your financial institution need to be successful? Read on to find out.

Apr 4, 2024 10 min read
Credit Union Examiners to CEOs: Fair Lending Exams are Coming!

Credit Union Examiners to CEOs: Fair Lending Exams are Coming!

Credit unions need to pay attention to fair lending. Examiners will be – and the media is too. Here’s what you need to do.

Apr 2, 2024 3 min read
Will Regulators Eliminate Overdrafts and Other Consumer Banking Fees?

Will Regulators Eliminate Overdrafts and Other Consumer Banking Fees?

The Agencies have their sights set on eliminating overdraft fees. How will this impact your bottom line? What can you do to prepare?

Mar 28, 2024 6 min read
Request for Proposal (RFP) FAQ: Best Practices for Financial Institutions

Request for Proposal (RFP) FAQ: Best Practices for Financial Institutions

What does a good request for proposal (RFP) look like for banks, credit unions, and other financial companies? This FAQ brings you all the answers.

Mar 26, 2024 4 min read
What Bankers Need to Know About NIST 2.0: The Role of Governance and Third-Party Risk Management in Cybersecurity

What Bankers Need to Know About NIST 2.0: The Role of Governance and Third-Party Risk Management in Cybersecurity

New NIST cybersecurity standards focus on governance and third-party risk management. What does this mean for your financial institution’s risk program?

Mar 21, 2024 5 min read
Ncontracts Names Brian Lapidus Chief Revenue Officer

Ncontracts Names Brian Lapidus Chief Revenue Officer

High-growth Reg-Tech company adds seasoned financial services executive

Mar 21, 2024 2 min read
Risk Management Enforcement: What Do Recent Enforcement Actions Tell Us?

Risk Management Enforcement: What Do Recent Enforcement Actions Tell Us?

Bank risk expert breaks down risk management enforcement actions and offers advice for avoiding risk management mistakes

Mar 19, 2024 4 min read
2024 Regulatory Expectations and Enforcement Actions Recap

2024 Regulatory Expectations and Enforcement Actions Recap

Enjoy the recap of 2024 regulatory expectations and enforcement actions from our February webinar. Are you prepared for what’s ahead?

Mar 13, 2024 6 min read
March 2024 Regulatory Brief: Junk Fees, BSA, and CRA

March 2024 Regulatory Brief: Junk Fees, BSA, and CRA

Ncontracts’ regulatory compliance experts brief community banks, credit unions, mortgage lenders and others on junk fees, BSA, CRA and other hot topics

Mar 7, 2024 2 min read
Mastering Permission Management: How to Secure Sensitive Banking Documents

Mastering Permission Management: How to Secure Sensitive Banking Documents

Effective permission management protects your institution’s sensitive documents from falling into the wrong hands. Read on to learn more.

Mar 6, 2024 4 min read
Where Are NCUA Examiners Focusing Attention in 2024? It's All in the Supervisory Priorities

Where Are NCUA Examiners Focusing Attention in 2024? It's All in the Supervisory Priorities

What will the NCUA examiners be focusing on this year? How should your credit union prepare? Read on to find out.

Feb 29, 2024 5 min read
TPRM: Which Vendors Deliver Return on Investment (ROI)

TPRM: Which Vendors Deliver Return on Investment (ROI)

Tips for measuring return on investment (ROI) on vendor relationships at banks, credit unions, mortgage companies and other financial firms.

Feb 28, 2024 4 min read