What is Knowledge as a Service (KaaS)?
KaaS solutions combine technology, data & expertise to make banks, credit unions, mortgage companies and fintechs smarter and more efficient
5 Steps for Easing into ERM
Putting off adopting ERM leaves risk unchecked at your financial institution. Make ERM less overwhelming with these five implementation tips.
ERM 101: What’s Your FI’s Risk Appetite?
Enterprise risk management at financial institutions starts with a board-defined risk appetite
M&A: Getting a Handle on Risk and Compliance During the Acquisition Process
Whether your institution is looking to acquire or be acquired, it’s important to have a good handle on risk and compliance.
Lending Compliance Q&A for Lenders
Lenders are focused on bringing in and closing loans, but they are also responsible for compliance. Here are some Q&As to help stay focused and compliant.
Are Your Written Lending Policies Keeping Pace with the Economic Environment?
Banks, credit unions, and mortgage companies need to reassess lending policies, including fair lending, in an evolving economic environment
Training Enterprise Risk Management Heroes – Maximizing the Board & C-Suite
Understanding the role the board, CEO, CFO and Chief Risk Officer (CRO) play in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and why the C-suite needs to be proactive
The 8 Steps to Scoping a Fair Lending Compliance Exam
The Fair Lending exam procedures starts with these steps. Determine the areas of focus for your next risk assessment or exam.
Risk Management 101: Risk Assessments for Financial Institutions
A step-by-step guide through the risk assessment process for banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, with real-world risk assessment examples.
What Is A Compliance Management System And Why Your Financial Institution Needs One
Read on to discover what a compliance management system is — and why your FI needs one.
Does Your BCP Have a BCP?
Many financial institutions have activated business continuity plans due to the pandemic and are now activating a second one due to natural disasters.
It's Not Too Late: 2022 Can Be the Year You Automate GRC!
Whether it’s governance, risk, or compliance (GRC), there are tools to help you organize, automate, and spark joy in 2022.
ERM: Making the Connection
One of the most frustrating things about the banking world (and life in general) is that there is often a disconnect between how things should be
4 areas of focus for evaluating cloud-based vendors
When evaluating cloud-based vendors, financial institutions should adhere to their existing vendor management cyber guidance.
What are the gaps in your strategy? Here are 7 questions to ask
Ensure that your financial institution’s risk management tools and strategy meet the needs of today’s risk management environment.
4 Strategies to Build a Tech-Forward Community Bank
To compete today and in the future, financial institutions must engage in a forward-looking technology strategy that is aligned with its mission...
Ncontracts Launches New Call Report KPI’s for Leading ERM Software
The leading enterprise risk management software used by thousands of financial institutions just got better with new call report functionality.
The Evolving Audit: 4 Changes You Need to Make to Your Audit Program
In response to quick and radical changes in strategic planning and operations, a nimble audit program is critical and requires these four key changes.
Quiz: What Type of Compliance Officer Are You? (Stranger Things Edition)
Which character from Netflix’s hit show Stranger Things best represents your style of compliance management?
Are Your Auditors the G.O.A.T.?
Serving as your third line of defense, auditors play a critical and proactive role to ensure that you are adequately protected against known risks while...
FDIC to Banks Considering Crypto: Ask for Permission, Not Forgiveness
Risk management is essential to crypto innovation at banks and credit unions.
Is Your FI Complying with Fair Lending Laws? - Leverage Analytics
Is your financial institution complying with Fair Lending laws? It’s a deceptively simple question with a complicated answer.
3 Ways to Keep Your Compliance Team Happy
The best compliance personnel are in high demand, making it more important than ever to keep your compliance team happy.
Reputation Risk: Just Say No to Cannabis Banking?
Does banking marijuana businesses align with your financial institution’s mission, vision & values?
Are Fintechs the Future?
There are 5 types of fintechs banks an credit unions should consider partnering with, but make sure it aligns with your institution's mission, vision...
4 Reasons Gender Diversity Makes Your Board Stronger
Want less fraud, higher returns, and a more resilient financial institution? Include more women on your board.
Pivot! How to Build a Strategic Plan that Evolves With Your Financial Institution
Emerging technology, evolving consumer demands, and sudden market shifts have given new priority to pivoting for many financial institutions.
3 Ways BaaS Platforms Can Help Fintechs Work with Financial Institutions—and 3 Critical Ways They Can’t
Don’t rely on BaaS platforms to do compliance, risk, and vendor management
Weeding Out the Bad Actors: The Dangers of Marijuana Banking
Legal gray areas and criminal activity make marijuana banking high risk
What Fintechs Need to Know About Consumer Protection Law
Here are some of the most common federal consumer protection laws fintechs should be aware of when partnering with a financial institution