The Top 10 Worst Excuses for Not Analyzing HMDA Data for Fair Lending Compliance
Here are the top 10 worst excuses for not analyzing HMDA data regularly - and why they're risky. In addition, you'll learn some key data points to consider…
9 Fresh Compliance Stories that Made a Splash this Summer
Here are 9 fresh consumer compliance news stories, published from late May through August, that you may have missed.
Visit Us at Booth 323 at the ABA Regulatory Compliance Conference This Weekend!
Visit us at Booth 323 at the American Banker's Association's annual Regulatory Compliance Conference! We will have games and a chance to win an Apple Watch…
BSA/AML Compliance by the Numbers
A recent survey of 160 compliance officers provided valuable insights about their BSA/AML compliance. Read on to see the results, and learn how you compare
7 Regulator-Approved Facts about REMAs for Successful Redlining Analysis
Get answers to your questions about REMAs, and learn 5 regulator-approved facts about REMAs that will help with successful Redlining Analysis.
How to Be Prepared for Increased Regulatory Focus on CRA Compliance
Regulators like the OCC are signaling a future increase in CRA compliance scrutiny. Is your institution ready for deeper exams and heightened analysis?
Guarding Against Cyber Events: How Strong Are Your Vendor’s Protections?
If your third-party contracts are structured like those at many financial institutions, your response may fall short of expectations due to lack of clarity
How Do I Get CRA Community Development Credit?
Getting credit for your CRA Community Development activities can be tough! Here are 5 clear ways you can get Community Development credit.
Warning Ahead: Many Vendor Contracts Are Missing Essential Internal Controls
The phrase “internal controls” is closely associated with accounting, but these valuable tools are also an integral part of risk management.
Is Your Contract Protecting Your Institution?
Don’t ignore your contracts. If you’re not demanding detailed term definitions, controls and performance standards, you’re doing your FI a disservice.
Weak Vendor Management Trickles Down to Contracts
Third-party vendor management is all about managing risk. It’s an issue that regulators have been pressing for years, yet it seems that not every
The Life of A Strategic Risk Manager: The problem of manual processes
What’s it like to be a chief risk officer? It’s a complex, time-consuming job—one that balances day-to-day management with big picture planning.
15 Tiny Productivity Tips Guaranteed to Make a Big Difference for Busy Bankers
You only have 1,440 minutes in every day. Are you making the most of yours? Here are 15 productivity tips that will improve how you manage your...
What Happens in New York Doesn't Stay in New York
How does this help your institution? If any of your vendors have clients in New York state, it should easily be able to provide your institution with
Does Vendor Size Matter?
Some institutions try to simplify vendor management by picking the biggest vendor in each category. Going big, however, is not always the safest option.
9 Fair Lending Compliance Training Essentials [Free Checklist]
Training is a critical part of any Fair Lending compliance management program. Here are 9 essentials of Fair Lending training, plus a free checklist!
DOJ Rings in 2017 with Redlining Actions Against Community Banks
The DOJ welcomed 2017 with Redlining actions directed at three banks. Learn more about those recent actions, plus a few tips for managing your Redlining ri…
10 Most Popular Smart Compliance Blog Posts of 2016
In case you missed any of the most popular blogs of 2016, here they are, rounded up just for you! We've also linked to some of the most popular free resour…
When Natural Disasters Become Customer Relationship Disasters
Customers don’t want to hear that a data center across the country flooded, a cyberattack overwhelmed systems or a piece of equipment failed. In their eyes
Why You Need to Focus on Cybersecurity Risk Now
Rather than lump cyber risk in with other categories, it’s important for banks and credit unions to directly address this risk with their critical vendor
Compliance Risk - Avoid Vendor Compliance Failures by Properly Assessing Risk
Compliance risk is one of the 10 biggest vendor risks facing FIs—and the reason why FIs need to know the whats, hows and whens of its vendors’
Credit Risk - You’ll Take the Blame If Your Vendor Doesn’t Have the Credit
See the definition of credit risk.
5 Redlining Risks Your Compliance Team Can't Afford to Ignore in 2017
The regulators have sent a clear signal in 2016: Redlining is a focal point. Here are 5 Redlining risks your compliance team can't afford to ignore in 2017…
5 Fatal Flaws That Will Destroy Your Fair Lending Compliance Program
Over the years, we've noticed these 5 fatal flaws that can jeopardize your Fair Lending risk management and catch the regulators' attention. Learn more tod…
Community Action Groups Pressure Banks with Fair Lending Data Analysis
Community action groups are taking the lead of regulators and using Fair Lending data analysis to put pressure on local lenders. Here's how to defend yours…
Your Vendor Shortlist is Not a State Secret
Keeping your vendor shortlist a secret may seem like a good idea, but protecting it only serves to limit your options as the buyer.
Regulators Use Mystery Shoppers for $10.6M Fair Lending & Redlining Settlement
The CFPB is now using mystery shoppers to identify Fair Lending and Redlining risk, resulting in a recent $10.6M settlement. Learn about this new...
Ncontracts Appoints Tom Bell to Board of Directors
This week Ncontracts, a leading provider of risk management and vendor management to the financial services industry, announced Tom Bell as its newest addi…
5 Basics of Strong Fair Lending Compliance Management in 5 Minutes
Fair Lending compliance can be complex, but there are 5 basic elements that any strong compliance management system should have. See how yours compares!
Compete with the CFPB for Complaints...It's Good Business!
The CFPB is actively seeking consumer complaints - are you competing for access to those complaints from your consumers? You should be. Learn why.