Risk Management Navigating Business Continuity Red Flags Third-party vendors play a crucial role in the financial institution industry as technology evolves to meet consumers' ever-changing needs. However, without a shared commitment to business continuity, vendor relationships can falter, potentially impacting operations, compliance and customer trust. To sustain compliant and effective vendor relationships, credit unions should proactively
Risk Management A Guide to 1071 Voluntary Reporting One of the many complex aspects of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s rule implementing section 1071 of the Dodd Frank Act is the option for voluntary reporting. What does this option look like for covered financial institutions? Why might a lender want to participate? What are the pros
Risk Management The Risks of AI in Banking From chatbots assisting banking consumers to machines preventing fraudulent transactions, AI appears poised to transform the financial industry. Using large and complex data sets, FIs can leverage AI to develop more refined risk analyses and selectively target consumers with unique product and service offerings. But with the potential benefits of
Risk Management Regulatory Rundown: New Vendor Management Guidance By now you’ve probably heard that the federal agencies have finalized the Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships: Risk Management. It replaces existing guidance and aligns vendor management requirements among the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve. Here’s
Risk Management Risk Management Controls: A Primer Risk management is a critical aspect of banking operations. However, one area that often draws resistance is risk management controls. The concept may seem intimidating or overwhelming, but when you break down the components, you’ll find risk management controls aren’t nearly as complicated as you think. Understanding Risk
Risk Management 5 Steps for Easing into ERM Building out an enterprise risk management (ERM) program can be overwhelming for financial institutions and others in the financial services industry. Risk management is a broad umbrella covering a wide range of risks, including operational, cybersecurity, compliance, reputation and financial risk, among others. With so many areas to cover, it’
