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Prepare for stronger C&I lending demand: A $1.7 trillion “wave”

Abrigo

Commercial and industrial lending (C&I) will be the next big performance driver for banks and credit unions. DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 If opportunities to drive bank or credit union performance are like the waves surfers seek. Credit risk : In C&I lending, at least part of the collateral is intangible.

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New Disclosures under CECL: What Banks & Credit Unions Need to Know

Abrigo

Boards, shareholders, and auditors alike will want to know CECL’s impact and how the bank or credit union has determined the impact of the expected loss model. Banks and credit unions have latitude on exactly what to say in these disclosures, so it’s been a learning curve so far among those that have made the CECL transition.

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These resources on interest rate risk, liquidity, and CECL got the most downloads in 2023

Abrigo

Indeed, regulators and management alike focused on these risks more and more in 2023 following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and repeated rate hikes. It’s no wonder, then, that informational sources on asset/liability management (ALM) and portfolio risk were a significant focus of banks and credit unions.

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Do risks lurk in your CECL model? Risk assessments identify and address potential issues

Abrigo

I recently discussed appropriate risk and control environments for CECL during an ABA webinar hosted by Mike Gullette, the ABA’s Senior Vice President of Tax and Accounting. ABA member Abrigo has worked with hundreds of institutions on CECL, starting long before the updated model was issued in 2016.

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Effective Loan Pricing in Today’s Rate Environment

Abrigo

The unusual circumstances make effective loan pricing more imperative than ever for banks and credit unions. Excess liquidity is persisting into 2022, affecting balance sheets and capital and squeezing net interest margins further as banks and credit unions deploy more assets in the lower-margin investment portfolio or in plain cash.

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Is 2016 the year for bank M&A?

Abrigo

Bank Director’s 2016 Bank M&A Survey , sponsored by Crowe Horwath, was recently released and offers insight on current M&A trends in the banking industry. Here are several other highlights from Bank Director’s 2016 Bank M&A Survey: • Only 8 percent of respondents feel the current environment is less favorable for M&A.

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What borrowers want - Bringing value to the member relationship

Abrigo

In a world filled with digital loan applications, growing fintechs and booming small businesses, credit unions need to continually evaluate their borrower experience. The reason members have joined a credit union is for the relationship,” says Brown. People want money - that is why borrowers come to you.