15 Key Insights from the CFPB’s 2018 Fair Lending Report [Part One]
The CFPB's released the 2018 Fair Lending Report to Congress in June. Here is the first of our 2-part blog about the regulatory insights you need to know.
CU Broadcast Interviews Stephanie Lyon on Compliance Management System for Financial Institutions
Our very own Director of Compliance, Stephanie Lyon, talks with Mike Lawson from CU Broadcast about the company's new CMS solution for FIs.
Bank Audit
A bank audit is a routine procedure designed to review the services of financial institutions to ensure they are in compliance with laws and industry
13 Movies and Shows Every Bank Compliance Nerd Needs to Watch
Here are a few banking compliance movies and TV shows for you to check out, and prove to your friends and family that compliance is entertaining!
Vendor Employees Gone Wild: Structuring Vendor Contracts to Guard Against Rogue Insiders & Cyber Threats
Capital One and its credit card applicants and customers are not having a good week.
Tips for Implementing 3 Lines of Defense in your CMS from a Compliance Pro
Learn tips for how to implement three lines of defense into your compliance management system from a compliance pro with more than 20 years of experience.
A Model CIO: Equifax CIO Keeps Showing Us How *Not* to Respond to a Breach
The big news out of Equifax this week is its $700 million settlement as a result of its 2017 data breach. It’s the most expensive breach settlement ever.
What are the Three Lines of Defense in a Compliance Management System?
Learn the essential definitions of a compliance management system (CMS), and what the three lines of defense really are.
The Risk Management/HR Connection
How often do you engage with human resources? Risk managers may not give a lot of thought to human resources, but they should.
2 Key Elements of a Successful Compliance Management System from the CFPB
Learn the two essential components of any successful Compliance Management System (CMS) to ensure that your financial institutions is in shape.
Are You Using a Data-Driven Approach to Compliance Risk?
Make sure that your risk management metrics are keeping up with the outside world, and help your institution separate fact from perception.
This $25M Settlement Highlights UDAAP Risk and FDCPA Changes
This recent $5M Civil Money Penalty from the CFPB against a debt collector highlights the importance of compliant debt collection practices. Learn more!
3 Elements of a Vendor Cyber Monitoring Program
An FI’s vendor management program is part of its enterprise risk management. Vendor management can’t be done in a vacuum.
Fair Lending Fireworks: 3 Trends in the Hottest Area of Compliance
In the spirit of July 4th, learn what's sparking fireworks in Fair Lending compliance. After the $1.75M consent order, this is news you'll want to know.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cyber Monitoring
Here are the most common questions we get asked about vendor cyber monitoring:
3 Lessons Learned from the ABA Regulatory Compliance Conference
In this post, you'll learn 3 essential insights gained from the ABA Regulatory Compliance Conference that every compliance pro needs to know!
Lessons Learned from Giving Away 1,100 T-Shirts at an ABA Conference
We handed out our full inventory of 1,100 free t-shirts at the ABA Compliance Conference earlier this month! Here's what we learned:
What to Do When You’re Worried About Your Vendor’s Finances
How do you know your vendor is in trouble and what can you do if it is? Read on to find out.
OCC: Operational Risk Remains Elevated
The only certainties in life are death and taxes, but I can think of one more thing: risk.
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
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
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
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.