Is your financial system not keeping up with the demands of your organization? Know that you need to make a change, but concerned about risk? This webinar will focus on practical tips and guidance on how to make the most out of your financial system…
Accounting for your aesthetic is important to us. Join us for a webinar covering an important aspect of CECL adoption: designing and implementing effective internal controls. Our diligent, disciplined pros can provide insightful solutions to help…
Most cybersecurity experts agree that it’s not a matter of if you'll experience a cyber incident, but when. This makes incident response planning a critical component of any cybersecurity defense. Learn the benefits of stress testing your…
June 2019 saw stocks rally to continue this year’s strong advance. In addition, the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates as a result of the ongoing trade conflict. Read on for more from Jeff Layman and Andrew Douglas as they review the…
Wikipedia defines enterprise risk management (ERM) as “something that is used in business that includes the methods and processes used by organizations to manage risk and seize opportunities related to the achievement of their business objectives. “
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s recently issued proposed rules would provide relief to smaller lenders from HMDA data reporting requirements and clarify partial exemptions from certain HMDA requirements added by the Economic Growth,…
The Federal Housing Finance Agency recently released the Single Security Initiative (SSI), which aims to standardize the process of securities issued by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae by requiring both entities to issue Uniform Mortgage-Backed…
Bankers throughout the Midwest face two overarching issues regarding strategic planning: 1) the need for liquidity and 2) competition fostering tighter loan terms and rates. Many would agree that both factors can hamper a community bank’s growth and…
FASB, banking regulators and federal lawmakers are indicating no delays should be expected in the implementation date for the new credit loss model known as CECL. Read on for information on a set of technical corrections covering many CECL…
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors, the FDIC, the National Credit Union Administration and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency recently updated the regulatory frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to CECL implementation. Read on…