Abrigo

MARCH 24, 2023

Best practices for your BSA/AML risk assessment Learn top tips for creating a risk assessment to capture your credit union's risk. Has your credit union started your annual process for updating your anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) risk assessment?

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Advice from a former credit union BSA Officer A former compliance officer offers considerations for creating a successful and compliant AML program at your credit union. T he following best practices address the top AML concerns specific to credit unions. FinCEN assessed a $1.5

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Fundera

OCTOBER 8, 2019

8 Best Credit Unions for Small Business Owners in 2019. America First Credit Union. Alliant Credit Union. Navy Federal Credit Union. First Tech Federal Credit Union. Self-Help Credit Union. Consumers Credit Union. Digital Federal Credit Union.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 27, 2020

Key Takeaways Make sure your credit union is filing SARs and CTRs properly. Strengthen credit risk by improving your credit union's loan underwriting standards. We made important strides in 2019 towards updating regulations, easing burdens on credit unions, as well as modernizing our examination process.

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Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2023

Takeaway 3 Banking intelligence that's purpose-built for banks and credit unions combines analytics and intuititve dashboards. How can banks and credit unions quickly spot warning signs so they can act during volatile economic, industry, and institutional conditions?

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

How to balance AML priorities Transaction monitoring is a critical component of a strong BSA program and a risk-based approach will allow for the best use of valuable resources. . Takeaway 2 Regulatory guidance shows that transaction monitoring is not one-size-fits-all. Transaction monitoring: a BSA/AML cornerstone.

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Abrigo

JULY 14, 2023

Leapfrog competition, reduce risk How to develop banking strategies using your data Everywhere bank and credit union leaders look, it seems, someone is talking about how financial institutions should leverage their data and analytics to develop strategies for leapfrogging competition and reducing risk. Learn more about Abrigo Connect.

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Abrigo

JUNE 27, 2024

How does your AML program detect structured cash transactions? Takeaway 2 Put yourself in the customer’s shoes to identify why they might be performing transactions in a manner that reflects potential structuring. Following the passage of BSA, bad actors began structuring cash transactions to avoid the required reporting.

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Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2023

They wear many hats, especially in smaller community banks and credit unions. CTRs filed Currency Transaction Report metrics are a great addition to the board report. Why regular reports matter Board reporting on AML compliance activities BSA Officers have a lot of responsibilities.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Personalized Touch with Efficient Service Can Boost Lending Banks and credit unions can boost business lending by combining a relationship focus with transaction-oriented processing. . Takeaway 1 Many banks and credit unions want to win more business loans but will face higher rates and more competitors.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Between the numbers of applicants, the strong demand for limited funds, and the restrictions on face-to-face transactions, financial institutions without automation were easily overwhelmed. Lending & Credit Risk. The post 3 Ways SBA Lending After PPP Can Help Banks, Credit Unions Grow, Mitigate Risk appeared first on Abrigo.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Between the numbers of applicants, the strong demand for limited funds, and the restrictions on face-to-face transactions, financial institutions without automation were easily overwhelmed. The post 3 Ways SBA Lending After PPP Can Help Banks, Credit Unions Grow, Mitigate Risk appeared first on Abrigo. Learn More. BSA Training.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

These actions can result in costly civil penalties and reputational damage, so banks and credit unions should take proactive steps to ensure their BSA compliance programs are robust and effective.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 27, 2022

After the fraudster receives the fee, the investment transaction is never executed. The post 2023 Fraud trends: What banks and credit unions can expect appeared first on Abrigo. Advance fee schemes: Advance fee fraud occurs when investors are asked to pay a fee upfront for an investment deal to go through. Fraud Prevention.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Abrigos new fraud detection software for banks and credit unions finds more fraud faster. Enhance account monitoring: Utilize technology, such as transaction monitoring software and fraud detection software , to monitor for unusual account activity that could indicate fraud. Get details What is elder financial exploitation?

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Fundera

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

After all, credit unions offer tons of perks that commercial banks don’t. The credit union has several checking and savings options from which you can choose, ranging from small introductory checking accounts all the way to business certificate of deposit accounts to help maximize your savings.

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LendingFront

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Community banks and credit unions are a long-established source of those loans. For many smaller banks and credit unions, the process can take anywhere from a few days to multiple weeks. Again, customers are now accustomed to expecting quick and accurate service in all of their online transactions.

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Fundera

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

There are many reasons why business owners choose to bank with credit unions. Credit unions generally provide better customer service than larger banks and are known for an added personal touch. Below you’ll find the best credit union business credit cards on offer. The full list can be found here.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Court case: Credit union held liable for ACH fraud losses A construction company argued the financial institution "failed to establish a reasonable routine" for monitoring suspicious activity alerts tied to ACH. The rerouted destination for the construction company’s vendor payments was to the credit union in this case.

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Fundera

JANUARY 20, 2019

Chase: Best for small business credit cards. Capital One: Best for high number of deposits and monthly transactions. Consumers Credit Union: Best credit union option. Wells Fargo Business Choice Checking includes: 200 transactions per month. 200 free transactions per month.

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Abrigo

MAY 24, 2024

Make FedNow work for your bank or credit union. Transaction management: Procedures for accepting, rejecting, or accepting without posting transactions. Many of Abrigo's 2,400 community bank and credit union clients plan to incorporate the FedNow Service into their product offerings.

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RMAi Blog

MAY 5, 2023

.” As a woman-owned business with a stellar reputation in the industry, Garnet Capital Advisors is committed to data security and compliance, ensuring that clients can trust their expertise and guidance throughout the loan portfolio transaction process.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Ideas for educating and promoting cybersecurity in October Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an opportunity for banks and credit unions to promote online safety and take steps to reduce cyber risks. And what does it mean for banks and credit unions? But how did Cybersecurity Awareness Month start?

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Those numbers are minuscule when you consider the millions of transactions that occur between banks and their customers on a daily basis, but those numbers are only the complaints that are reported to the CFPB. This three-month rolling average compares the number of complaints reported from May to July in 2015 against the same period in 2016.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

By developing relationships with business borrowers, banks and credit unions can help their institution stand out from the crowd relative to other institutions that may have a consumer or other niche-lending focus or lack focus on relationships. Blog Bank Credit Union'

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Fundera

JUNE 12, 2018

America First Credit Union Free Business Checking. Number of Monthly Transactions. When searching for a free business checking account, the first thing you should ask yourself is this: How many transactions do I have on average per month? Popular Bank Simple Business Checking. Azlo Business Banking. Novo Startup Banking.

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Abrigo

JULY 25, 2023

Takeaway 1 Unlike ACH transfers and personal payment options like Venmo, FedNow transactions can complete core clearing and settlement within seconds. FedNow transactions, by contrast, allow credit transfers to complete core clearing and settlement almost immediately, within seconds. Lesson one.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

However, banks and credit unions must balance their fraud-fighting obligations with consumer compliance requirements on deposit-availability timeframes and notices under Reg CC. Efficient compliance with both Reg CC and the requirements tied to anti-fraud or anti-money laundering can also greatly impact customer or member experiences.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

With financial transactions happening at the speed of a click, consumers and members need awareness to avoid scams. Takeaway 3 Numerous resources can help banks and credit unions offer training on fraud to help customers or members recognize scams and avoid theft.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Takeaway 3 Banks and credit unions should leverage new tools to improve check fraud prevention that can ease the burden on their staff and safeguard customers. Tech advancements such as the ability to text customers to confirm unusual transactions can also make fraud teams’ lives easier.

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Abrigo

JULY 7, 2021

Every bank and credit union in the United States either operates in a state that has legalized or decriminalized some form of cannabis or borders one that has. Banks and credit unions need to be prepared should legalization or decriminalization happen in their state. CBD-related businesses?

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Abrigo

MARCH 13, 2024

How to respond to CRE loan distress Use these tips for banks and credit unions to identify and handle commercial real estate loans that are showing signs of being problem CRE credits. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Is the above scenario another pandemic akin to our recent COVID experience?

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Abrigo

MAY 30, 2023

Takeaway 2 Reporting tiers and their deadlines are based on the number of covered transactions to small businesses that a lender originated in 2022 and 2023. Despite the seemingly long runway to prepare, it's not too early to get a handle on the new requirements and how they will affect a bank or credit union.

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Abrigo

MAY 30, 2024

Under the Senior Safe Act of 2018, banks and credit unions are protected from legal action when reporting elder abuse. Erratic or unusual banking transactions: Frequent, large withdrawals, including daily maximum withdrawals from ATMs. Debit transactions that are inconsistent for the customer. Sudden NSF Activity.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 28, 2023

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. It covered the significant ways banks and credit unions measure interest rate risk and manage liquidity risk.

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Abrigo

JULY 21, 2022

Takeaway 1 Front-line teams are the eyes and ears of the bank or credit union and can support Customer Due Diligence (CDD) requirements. Front-line teams are the eyes and ears of the bank or credit union. You might also like this resource, "Customer due diligence checklist." Eyes and ears of institutions.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Review the 2023 Loan Review Survey results with experts and get their take on emerging trends and best practices WATCH WEBINAR Takeaway 1 Loan covenants are critical to banks and credit unions to manage credit risk, especially when borrowers face stress. Make sure that the covenants are appropriate to the transaction.”

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