Abrigo

MARCH 19, 2021

How credit unions can manage CECL data challenges As credit unions prepare for the Current Expected Credit Loss standard, they'll uncover several data issues they'll need to address. You might also like this webinar: CECL in 2023 - Steps to Take This Year. DOWNLOAD/WATCH. Related Subhead. Different model, different data needs.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Preparing for 2023 While community banks have until 2023 until they must comply with CECL, there is likely less time than expected. . 2023 CECL Deadline? Takeaway 1 "Analysis paralysis" and the pandemic have put CECL on the backburner for many CFIs. Each quarter represents an opportunity to refine the CECL model prior to 2023.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 12, 2020

Key Takeaways The coronavirus pandemic has upended financial institutions' long-term business strategies, but now FIs have an opportunity to consider how consolidation can create greater efficiencies and better results – especially in the area of CECL and valuation calculations. Misconceptions of relating valuation calculations and CECL.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 12, 2020

Key Takeaways The coronavirus pandemic has upended financial institutions' long-term business strategies, but now FIs have an opportunity to consider how consolidation can create greater efficiencies and better results – especially in the area of CECL and valuation calculations. Misconceptions of relating valuation calculations and CECL.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 12, 2020

Key Takeaways The coronavirus pandemic has upended financial institutions' long-term business strategies, but now FIs have an opportunity to consider how consolidation can create greater efficiencies and better results – especially in the area of CECL and valuation calculations. Misconceptions of relating valuation calculations and CECL.

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CECL Credit Unions Credit Risk Default 78

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

CECL | 7 minute read Key Takeaways Balancing the scales: the FASB's cost-benefit an alysis of CECL. Strategies to lessen the impact of CECL on smaller community banks. During the presentation, Schroeder addressed many CECL questions, shedding light on the nuances of the standard. Now that's big. Learn More.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 4, 2020

2023 CECL adopters vary in transition progress Financial institutions face considerable questions and obstacles in regard to their transition to CECL. You might also like this webinar on CECL in economic downturns. Luckily, it seems most financial institutions have remained committed to their CECL preparations.

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Abrigo

JUNE 1, 2020

Key Takeaways CFOs have numerous considerations related to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the allowance for credit losses, whether it is calculated under the incurred-loss model or CECL. However, given that the actual effective date for CECL has not been delayed, CFOs of SEC-registered banks that had implemented CECL on Jan.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 24, 2024

How will the acquired portfolio impact your CECL calculations and processes? For example, adopting the current expected credit loss standard (CECL) required a well-planned strategy and ample time dedicated to the operational and technical transition. Find out what auditors and regulators will be looking for as it relates to CECL.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Stress Testing | 6 minute read Key Takeaways Stress testing is a useful tool to help guide CECL decisions. It also provides guidance for the impact of the new accounting standard, Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL), on the portfolio. CECL-Compliant Calculations you don't have to second guess? The top-down approach.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This blog post was written with the assistance of ChatGPT, an AI language model, and was reviewed by Abrigo. Rate cuts may introduce pressure, but with the right strategies in place, banks and credit unions can effectively manage interest rate risk and continue to serve their communities. Make informed decisions faster.

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CECL Credit Unions Credit Risk 88

Abrigo

MARCH 21, 2024

Valuation, CECL , and Income Recognition (Day 2) are interconnected. Adopt a straightforward format for post-CECL fair value disclosures and valuations with this whitepaper. Adopt a straightforward format for post-CECL fair value disclosures and valuations with this whitepaper.

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Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2024

This blog will explore practical strategies for managing interest rate risk. It is the first in a series of blogs on navigating the uncertain times bankers find themselves in, drawing on insights from industry experts at a recent Abrigo webinar on risk management. Make informed decisions faster.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Learn more about stress testing with this whitepaper, "Stress testing: Managing capital levels and credit risk." Learn more about stress testing with this whitepaper, "Stress testing: Managing capital levels and credit risk."

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Abrigo

APRIL 6, 2017

The FASBs Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model presents unique challenges for banking professionals. To help institutions prepare, Sageworks has launched a CECL webinar series covering data, segmentation, methodology and forecasting requirements broken down by loan pool type.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 30, 2017

The changes inherent in the shift from FASB’s incurred model to the current expected credit loss model (CECL) present many challenges for financial institutions and accounting professionals alike. To learn more about transitioning to and executing a CECL model check out this recent webinar – CECL Transition Planning and Execution.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Final guidance on the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model has been an anticipated event in the eyes of bankers and other financial professionals. To learn more about how banks can prepare for the CECL model, access our whitepaper, FASB’s CECL Model: How to Prepare Now. Blog Bank Video Credit Union Industry Trends'

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Abrigo

APRIL 12, 2017

The FASBs Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model presents unique challenges for banking professionals. To help institutions prepare, Sageworks has launched a CECL webinar series covering data, segmentation, methodology and forecasting requirements broken down by loan type.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The FASBs Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model presents unique challenges for banking professionals. To help institutions prepare, Sageworks has launched a CECL webinar series covering data, segmentation, methodology and forecasting requirements broken down by loan pool-type.

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CECL 60

Abrigo

JULY 28, 2017

In a recent webinar for credit union executives, Danny Sharman a risk management consultant with Sageworks addressed loan data for these institutions, especially as they look toward the currect expected credit loss model (CECL) that will be required for the allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL).

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Credit Unions CECL Credit and Collections 60

Abrigo

AUGUST 21, 2017

Compared to existing ALLL requirements, Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 (CECL) will require more inputs, assumptions, analysis and documentation, making the option to automate the process significantly more attractive for many institutions.

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CECL Default Credit Unions 60

Abrigo

MARCH 15, 2017

The FASBs Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model presents unique challenges for banking professionals. To help institutions prepare, Sageworks has launched a CECL webinar series covering data, segmentation, methodology and forecasting requirements broken down by loan pool-type.

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CECL 60

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The FASB’s guidance on the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model is not prescriptive and allows for a number of methodologies to be used in order to fulfill the requirements. Vintage analysis is an allowance for loan lease losses (ALLL) calculation methodology that has been suggested as being the new minimum standard for CECL compliance.

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Abrigo

MAY 17, 2017

With Basel III focusing more attention on credit risk management, and the more granular review of loans required by the FASB’s current expected credit loss (CECL) model, financial institutions can likely expect to see an increased emphasis by examiners on the importance and effectiveness of risk rating systems.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 23, 2017

“When considering member business lending and the consumer portfolio where many credit unions focus, change management to prepare for CECL can be even more difficult with a credit union,” says Danny Sharman, risk management consultant at Sageworks during a recent CECL webinar – Data Quality for Credit Unions. 13 months).

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Under the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model, there will be no triggers, thresholds or smoothing mechanisms allowed in loss calculations; the shift here is a movement to recording losses as they become expected. These gaps in time omit information necessary to analyze lifetime loss experience.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 16, 2016

In early June, Sageworks hosted a Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) Workshop Series webinar and asked the attendees “Given what we know about CECL, what area do you feel will see the largest impact?”

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Abrigo

AUGUST 2, 2017

Although institutions will not be required to implement the current expected credit loss model, or CECL, before Dec. Based on Sageworks’ surveys, financial institutions expect the largest impact under CECL will be related to capital and changes in reserve levels. Capital was selected as the answer by 39 percent of respondents.

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CECL Credit Unions Credit Risk 60

Abrigo

APRIL 20, 2017

The FASBs Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model presents unique challenges for banking professionals. To help institutions prepare, Sageworks launched a CECL webinar series covering data, segmentation, methodology and forecasting requirements broken down by loan type. Which approach is ideal for cross application?

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CECL Credit Unions Default 60

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

The Financial Accounting Standard Board’s proposed move to the current expected credit loss, or CECL, is top of mind for many of the bankers and industry experts attending the 2015 Risk Management Summit presented by Sageworks. Some meeting participants, however, expressed skepticism that this timing would hold true. We have tons of data.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Blog posts to help your asset/liability management (ALM) staff strategize for the future These ALM posts were the most popular in 2022. Our top ten blogs were created by Abrigo's team, which includes former bankers, regulators, and industry experts. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? For rookies and experts.

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CECL Credit Unions Credit and Collections Credit Risk 78

Abrigo

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Credit + Lending + Portfolio Risk track will cover topics on managing credit risk, making smarter loans faster, managing the current expected credit loss (CECL), stress testing, and asset/liability management (ALM). The Fighting Financial Crime track will focus on BSA compliance, anti-money-laundering (AML), and fraud detection topics.

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Credit Unions CECL Credit Risk Cybersecurity 78

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Many financial institutions have yet to begin in earnest their preparations for transitioning to the current expected credit model (CECL), a recent poll by Sageworks suggests. This suggests that many institutions have yet to begin their preparations for CECL in earnest.” credit vs. finance). Hear the on-demand webinar here.

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Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2017

FASB's guidance for estimating expected credit losses is not prescriptive, so, examiners are not asking exactly how you plan to calculate your reserve under CECL today. truncated by 000’s vs. not truncated) - Data is stored in the right format (e.g.,

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CECL Credit and Collections Credit Unions 60

Abrigo

JUNE 27, 2024

Read this blog to learn the definition of structuring, why it is illegal, and some examples of structuring scenarios that can help banks understand customer behavior and intent. How does your AML program detect structured cash transactions? Would you like other articles like this in your inbox?

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Transactions CECL Credit Unions Credit Risk 88

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Understandably, financial institutions of all sizes have numerous questions about how they will implement the FASB’s proposed current expected credit loss model, or CECL, once the standard is finalized. Panelists said they see no evidence that a less arduous application of CECL will be adopted, even for smaller institutions.

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CECL Credit Unions 60

Abrigo

JUNE 3, 2016

The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) long-awaited final guidance on its new standard for measuring expected credit losses is expected to be released in June, a step that will be a major milestone in the multi-year development of the current expected credit loss (CECL) model. It is available by replay here.

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