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January 10, 2017
CLD - Risk Analysis

SCAP: FRB Risk Management Expectations for Community Banks

Legislation from the Supervisory Capital Assessment Program were enacted in good faith as a way to decrease financial instability in the market. As you are aware, the regulatory efforts have made it considerably harder for local banks and credit unions to operate efficiently.
December 12, 2016
Stress Testing - CLOUDecision

4 Benefits to Community Banks That Stress Test

Currently, banks with over $10 billion in assets are required by the FDIC to complete stress testing. If you are part of a community bank or credit union, there are still many benefits to voluntary stress testing. Data suggests that as much as 40% of banks and credit unions already […]
November 30, 2016
Stress Testing - Cloudecision

Quality of Risk Management: Risk Reporting, Management and Compliance

FDIC stress testing regulations affect banks that hold over $10 billion in assets. Yet if you think your community bank is immune from having to put stress-testing measures in place since you hold fewer than $10 billion in assets, think again. The reality is that stress testing is critical for […]
November 16, 2016
Stress Testing for Community Banks - CLOUDecision

Prepare Now: FDIC Stress Testing Requirements Affecting Community Banks

Since the 2008 financial crisis, the FDIC has mandated that banks holding over $10 billion in assets must have robust stress-testing practices in place to prove they are prepared for risk. The stress-testing requirement has started to trickle down to banks with fewer than $10 billion in holdings. If your […]
October 19, 2016
Remaining Compliant with CLOUDecision Cloud-based Software

How Community Banks Can Maintain Compliance Costs with Today’s Cloud-based software

New banking regulations are driving up the operation costs for banks of all sizes. While it’s easier for big banks to purchase new data tools to remain compliant, small banks and credit unions feel the pinch of making these investments. Many are forced to reduce their offerings just to remain […]
October 14, 2016

Regulatory Changes and What It Means for Community Banks

Now more than ever, banks must demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements for commercial lending. While big banks may have sophisticated software and the budget to easily handle changes, small banks often struggle to adapt to new regulations with old software. If your bank or credit union is experiencing difficulty keeping […]