Will Your Vendors Fall Victim to Ransomware and Other Cybersecurity Threats?
63% of cybersecurity breaches occur through third-party vendors. That's why it's vital that your vendor management process protects you from threats.
BSA/AML Compliance by the Numbers
A recent survey of 160 compliance officers provided valuable insights about their BSA/AML compliance. Read on to see the results, and learn how you compare
7 Fair Lending Tips Every CEO & Board Member Needs to Know
Here are 7 Fair Lending tips every CEO, President and Senior Board Member should know in order to reduce risk and improve compliance. Plus, get a free...
Ncontracts Acquires Supernal Software to Bring Customers BSA and Compliance Solutions
When I founded Ncontracts in 2009, my goal was to provide a way to make risk management more efficient by eliminating the unconnected data, duplicated
FinCEN: MoneyGram Compliance Officer on the Hook for $250,000 Penalty
The former chief compliance officer of MoneyGram International was fined $250,000 this month and banned from serving in a compliance function.
Independent Banker Magazine Interviews Michael Berman, Ncontracts CEO
Independent Banker interviews Michael Berman on cybersecurity risk assessments and how financial institutions can stay secure.
Inside the New SSAE 18: Vendor Management Changes
The new SSAE 18 vendor management rules impact every financial institution. In this blog post, we look at each change and how it will affect your FI.
Risk Management Master: Q&A with Ncontracts’ Mitch Klein
Klein sat down to talk about managing risk, what it’s like to be on the vendor side of a relationship, and future risk management trends.
7 Regulator-Approved Facts about REMAs for Successful Redlining Analysis
Get answers to your questions about REMAs, and learn 5 regulator-approved facts about REMAs that will help with successful Redlining Analysis.
What Does Your Customer Data Have in Common with a Hit Netflix Show?
Vendor risk isn't limited to banks and credit unions. Hollywood is vulnerable too. Netflix revealed the entire season of Orange is the New Black was leaked
Vendor Management: What the NCUA Really Wants
When a financial institution outsources an activity to an outside vendor, it can enhance the member experience, but it can also introduce increased risk.
7 Fair Lending Risks You Need to Know Today
Fair Lending remains a top regulatory priority. Do you know your risk? In this blog, learn 7 key Fair Lending compliance risks, plus get a free eBrief!
Whitepaper - Revelations from the FDIC's OIG Report
The FDIC's OIG found widespread deficiencies in the banking industry regarding vendor management. This whitepaper summarizes and explains these findings.
Vendor Management: What the Fed Really Wants
The Fed has specific needs regarding vendor management. This article looks at what the Fed wants when it audits your financial institution.
Compliance Alert: Reg. B Changes on the Horizon for Mortgage Lenders
The CFPB has proposed changes to Reg. B and is looking for input from mortgage lenders. Read to learn about the proposal and how to submit your response!
Vendor Management: What the FDIC Really Wants
Find out what the FDIC wants banks to know about vendor management. We explore part VII of the Compliance Exam Manual and pull out the nuggets of vm gold.
OCC Vendor Management: What the OCC Really Wants
You just found out you're getting a visit from the OCC. Vendor management is suddenly top priority what do they want? This is the resource you need to read
How to Be Prepared for Increased Regulatory Focus on CRA Compliance
Regulators like the OCC are signaling a future increase in CRA compliance scrutiny. Is your institution ready for deeper exams and heightened analysis?
Guarding Against Cyber Events: How Strong Are Your Vendor’s Protections?
If your third-party contracts are structured like those at many financial institutions, your response may fall short of expectations due to lack of clarity
How Do I Get CRA Community Development Credit?
Getting credit for your CRA Community Development activities can be tough! Here are 5 clear ways you can get Community Development credit.
Warning Ahead: Many Vendor Contracts Are Missing Essential Internal Controls
The phrase “internal controls” is closely associated with accounting, but these valuable tools are also an integral part of risk management.
Is Your Contract Protecting Your Institution?
Don’t ignore your contracts. If you’re not demanding detailed term definitions, controls and performance standards, you’re doing your FI a disservice.
Weak Vendor Management Trickles Down to Contracts
Third-party vendor management is all about managing risk. It’s an issue that regulators have been pressing for years, yet it seems that not every
Compliance 101: Independent Audits, Independent Reviews & Self-Testing
Here, we will define independent audits, independent reviews and self-tests for compliance, and help you understand the key differences between them.
The Life of a Strategic Risk Manager: Building Buy-In
No matter how bright and organized a chief risk officer is, an institution’s ERM program is only effective when employees follow it.
The Life of A Strategic Risk Manager: The problem of manual processes
What’s it like to be a chief risk officer? It’s a complex, time-consuming job—one that balances day-to-day management with big picture planning.
CFPB Just Issued their Largest-Ever HMDA Fine
The CFPB issued a $1.75M fine for HMDA reporting issues, their largest-ever for this kind of violation. Learn more about the fine and improve HMDA...
15 Tiny Productivity Tips Guaranteed to Make a Big Difference for Busy Bankers
You only have 1,440 minutes in every day. Are you making the most of yours? Here are 15 productivity tips that will improve how you manage your...
Thanks for Helping TRUPOINT Reach Record 125% New Business Growth!
TRUPOINT is happy to announce 125% growth in new business in 2016, and are looking forward to a bright 2017. Thank you to everyone who made success possibl…
OCC: Marketplace Lenders Are Third-Party Vendors
The OCC says marketplace lenders are third-party vendors. How does that affect your risk exposure? We look at how you're affected in this blog post.