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What is Knowledge as a Service (KaaS)?

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

Jan 24, 2023 5 min read
5 Steps for Easing into ERM

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.

Jan 4, 2023 4 min read
ERM 101: What’s Your FI’s Risk Appetite?

ERM 101: What’s Your FI’s Risk Appetite?

Enterprise risk management at financial institutions starts with a board-defined risk appetite

Nov 15, 2022 3 min read
M&A: Getting a Handle on Risk and Compliance During the Acquisition Process

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.

Nov 10, 2022 4 min read
Lending Compliance Q&A for Lenders

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.

Nov 3, 2022 3 min read
Are Your Written Lending Policies Keeping Pace with the Economic Environment?

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

Oct 20, 2022 3 min read
Training Enterprise Risk Management Heroes – Maximizing the Board & C-Suite

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

Oct 12, 2022 5 min read
The 8 Steps to Scoping a Fair Lending Compliance Exam

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.

Oct 10, 2022 3 min read
Risk Management 101: Risk Assessments for Financial Institutions

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.

Sep 30, 2022 26 min read
What Is A Compliance Management System And Why Your Financial Institution Needs One

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.

Sep 20, 2022 14 min read
Does Your BCP Have a BCP?

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.

Sep 13, 2022 3 min read
It's Not Too Late: 2022 Can Be the Year You Automate GRC!

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.

Sep 1, 2022 3 min read
ERM: Making the Connection

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

Sep 1, 2022 3 min read
4 areas of focus for evaluating cloud-based vendors

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.

Jun 16, 2022 2 min read
What are the gaps in your strategy? Here are 7 questions to ask

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.

Jun 14, 2022 3 min read
4 Strategies to Build a Tech-Forward Community Bank

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...

Jun 2, 2022 3 min read
Ncontracts Launches New Call Report KPI’s for Leading ERM Software

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.

Jun 1, 2022 1 min read
The Evolving Audit: 4 Changes You Need to Make to Your Audit Program

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.

May 26, 2022 5 min read
Quiz: What Type of Compliance Officer Are You? (Stranger Things Edition)

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?

May 25, 2022 4 min read
Are Your Auditors the G.O.A.T.?

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...

May 24, 2022 2 min read
FDIC to Banks Considering Crypto: Ask for Permission, Not Forgiveness

FDIC to Banks Considering Crypto: Ask for Permission, Not Forgiveness

Risk management is essential to crypto innovation at banks and credit unions.

May 17, 2022 2 min read
Is Your FI Complying with Fair Lending Laws? - Leverage Analytics

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.

May 12, 2022 4 min read
3 Ways to Keep Your Compliance Team Happy

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.

May 10, 2022 3 min read
Reputation Risk: Just Say No to Cannabis Banking?

Reputation Risk: Just Say No to Cannabis Banking?

Does banking marijuana businesses align with your financial institution’s mission, vision & values?

May 5, 2022 4 min read
Are Fintechs the Future?

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...

Apr 28, 2022 5 min read
4 Reasons Gender Diversity Makes Your Board Stronger

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.

Apr 27, 2022 3 min read
Pivot! How to Build a Strategic Plan that Evolves With Your Financial Institution

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.

Apr 26, 2022 8 min read
3 Ways BaaS Platforms Can Help Fintechs Work with Financial Institutions—and 3 Critical Ways They Can’t

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

Apr 21, 2022 4 min read
Weeding Out the Bad Actors: The Dangers of Marijuana Banking

Weeding Out the Bad Actors: The Dangers of Marijuana Banking

Legal gray areas and criminal activity make marijuana banking high risk

Apr 20, 2022 4 min read
What Fintechs Need to Know About Consumer Protection Law

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

Apr 15, 2022 1 min read