ERM 101: What’s COSO, and Why Should I Care?
When it comes to enterprise risk management, the leading voice is COSO. Read on for COSO FAQs to learn what COSO is and why you should care about it.
Will the CFPB Examine Fintechs Soon?
The CFPB's fintech rule proposes to examine them like other financial institutions. Is your fintech company prepared to undergo an exam?
Managing Fourth-Party Risk: What You Need to Know
What is fourth-party vendor risk and how do you protect your bank, credit union or other financial institution from it? Build a strong vendor management pr…
TPRM 101: What Is Contract Management for Financial Institutions?
What is vendor contract management? Discover how to protect your financial institution from third-party risk and ensure performance standards with contract…
Ncontracts Announces AI-Powered Contract Management Tool for Financial Institutions to Improve Vendor Management and Save Money
Ncontracts announces AI-powered contract management tool for financial institutions to improve vendor management and save money.
January 2024 Regulatory Brief: Section 1071, enforcement actions plus final rules and guidance
Let the experts at Ncontracts breakdown the latest regulatory compliance changes, news and trends for banks and credit unions in the Regulatory Brief for J…
Ncontracts Endorsed by Virginia Bankers Association
Ncontracts has been officially endorsed by the Virginia Bankers Association for its risk management software.
Employee Security Awareness Training Best Practices for FIs
90% of all cyberattacks begin with a phishing email. Employee training is critical to security at every bank, credit union, mortgage company, fintech and o…
Will the Top Banking Trends Continue into 2024?
Planning for 2024? We look back on some of the biggest news, trends and insights into risk management and compliance of 2023 to prepare for the year ahead.
Regulatory Updates for December 2023: CFPB Enforcement Actions, State Laws, and a Warning on Discrimination
Get the latest compliance news, insights and enforcement actions from the Ncontracts team of regulatory compliance experts.
Ncontracts Acquires Quantivate
Ncontracts announces it has acquired Quantivate, a growing provider of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions for banks and credit unions.
One Ransomware Attack. 60 Credit Union Outages. Countless Upset Members.
How a ransomware attack on one solution upended an entire third-party service provider, leading to outages at 60 credit unions.
Poor HMDA Data Collection Costs Bank $12 Million
You know you need to collect HMDA data. But how many Code 2s and Code 3s can you report in a LAR? Read more to find out.
Best Practices for Out-of-State Mortgage Lending
State regulations for mortgage lenders are constantly evolving. Discover what you need to do as you expand your lending.
Fraud Management in Banking
Fraud is rising at community banks and credit unions. Discover best practices and tools for identifying and managing fraud risk at your financial instituti…
Ask the Examiner: Your Exam Questions Answered by a Former OCC Examiner
Two former OCC examiners answered banker questions about how to prepare for exams, stay on the good side of examiners and overcome common exam challenges.
November 2023 Regulatory Update: CRA, the CFPB and the Latest on Climate Risk
Here are the latest compliance news, insights, and enforcement actions of November from the regulatory compliance expert team of Ncontracts.
Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Final Rule: Preparing Your Bank for CRA Modernization
The Agencies have issued their final rule for CRA modernization. What does your bank need to do to prepare for these changes?
From Risk Assessments to KPIs: Managing Credit Risk as Student Loans Payments Resume
How will resuming student loan payments impact your financial institution's credit risk? Do you have the proper risk controls to begin making loan modifica…
2023 Regulatory Enforcement Actions
A recap of enforcement actions in 2023 including deceptive banking practices, third-party oversight, redlining, BSA/AML, credit concerns and other issues
Ncontracts and findCRA Announce Strategic Relationship to Support Banks Nationally
Ncontracts and findCRA, a nationally-recognized RegTech company providing cloud-based CRA research software, have announced a new strategic relationship.
Court Requires CFPB Update of UDAAP Exam Manual
What is the current legal status of the CFPB’s UDAAP discrimination language? How you can prepare for more compliance guidance and laws.
Cybersecurity Breaches: How to Protect Your FI
An average cyber breach costs financial institutions $5.9 million. How is your FI managing the cyber risk from your critical vendors?
Morgan Stanley's $100+ Million Vendor Management Mistake
Take a look at how deficient vendor management has come back to haunt Morgan Stanley to the tune of a $60 million fine from the OCC.
Are Recessions Self-Fulfilling Prophecies? (And What to Do About It)
Prepare your financial institution for tomorrow's risks by avoiding overreacting to recent market events.
The Risks of AI in Banking
Understand the risks of AI in banking. Develop an AI risk analysis and internal controls before jumping headfirst into using these tools.
Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) Explained
Many community financial institutions embrace BaaS and fintech partnerships to remain competitive. What are the risks and rewards of these relationships?
October 2023 Regulatory Update: CFPB news, cannabis banking, more fair lending litigation, and a few final rules
Get the latest regulatory compliance news, updates, and insights from Ncontracts. News about the CFPB, fair lending litigation, and final rules you can’t a…
DOJ Settles $9 Million Redlining Suit with Bank
How does your financial institution manage unintentional redlining? Regulators require data that demonstrates HDMA compliance.
Disaster Recovery Planning for Banks & Credit Unions
Does your bank or credit union have a rock-solid disaster recovery plan in place? Discover what you can do to protect your critical systems and infrastruct…