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Regulatory Update March 2023: Unveiling Section 1071, Tackling Junk Fees, HUD Highlights & More

Regulatory Update March 2023: Unveiling Section 1071, Tackling Junk Fees, HUD Highlights & More

Section 1071 final rule, Biden's fight against junk fees, HUD news, appraisal discrimination, and more financial insights.

Mar 1, 2023 1 min read
Can ChatGPT Help Your Compliance Department? Not Yet.

Can ChatGPT Help Your Compliance Department? Not Yet.

From inaccuracies to straight-up misinformation, ChatGPT can lead your compliance department astray.

Feb 28, 2023 5 min read
1071 Update: Q&A with a Reg Expert

1071 Update: Q&A with a Reg Expert

Ncontracts 1071 expert answers frequently asked questions (FAQ) about 1071 (commercial HMDA)

Feb 22, 2023 4 min read
How to Conduct a Root Cause Analysis

How to Conduct a Root Cause Analysis

Step-by-step guide to conducting a root cause analysis to identify and correct the source of compliance violations

Feb 21, 2023 3 min read
Are You Giving Employees What They Want? (And Other Conference Takeaways)

Are You Giving Employees What They Want? (And Other Conference Takeaways)

Employees want to be treated with empathy and integrity—or they’ll leave

Feb 16, 2023 3 min read
Demand for GRC Solutions Backed by Industry Experts Propels Ncontracts to Strong Growth in 2022

Demand for GRC Solutions Backed by Industry Experts Propels Ncontracts to Strong Growth in 2022

Ncontracts strong growth in 2022 was catapulted by the demand for knowledge-as-a-service (KaaS) and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions and se…

Feb 14, 2023 1 min read
Outsource Marketing Activities? Make Sure You Have a Vendor Management Program

Outsource Marketing Activities? Make Sure You Have a Vendor Management Program

Marketing departments at financial institutions need to think about risk, compliance, and vendor management

Feb 9, 2023 11 min read
Regulatory Compliance in 2023: We Answer Your Top 5 Questions

Regulatory Compliance in 2023: We Answer Your Top 5 Questions

Regulatory compliance experts help you get exam ready and talk about the top 8 areas examiners will be looking at

Feb 2, 2023 4 min read
Ncontracts Named Top Workplace USA of 2023

Ncontracts Named Top Workplace USA of 2023

Ncontracts is thrilled to announce that it was named a 2023 top workplace in the USA.

Feb 1, 2023 2 min read
Regulatory Updates February 2023: RESPA Spotlight, Credit Card Late Fees, Zelle Fraud, & More.

Regulatory Updates February 2023: RESPA Spotlight, Credit Card Late Fees, Zelle Fraud, & More.

Stay updated with the latest regulatory developments, as we delve into RESPA, CFPB's proposed credit card late fee changes, credit union news, California's…

Feb 1, 2023 2 min read
Ncontracts Announces Launch of Risk Performance Management (RPM)

Ncontracts Announces Launch of Risk Performance Management (RPM)

Ncontracts is excited to announce the launch of the Risk Performance Management suite (RPM).

Jan 30, 2023 1 min read
Credit Unions: Get Exam-Ready for 2023 with Top Takeaways from NCUA’s Supervisory Priorities

Credit Unions: Get Exam-Ready for 2023 with Top Takeaways from NCUA’s Supervisory Priorities

Find out where the NCUA will focus its 2023 credit union exams and how to prepare for them.

Jan 26, 2023 3 min read
What is Knowledge as a Service (KaaS)?

What is Knowledge as a Service (KaaS)?

KaaS solutions combine technology, data & expertise to make banks, credit unions, mortgage companies and fintechs smarter and more efficient

Jan 24, 2023 5 min read
Quiet Quitting & Employee Engagement: Can Technology Solve the Problem?

Quiet Quitting & Employee Engagement: Can Technology Solve the Problem?

5 ways to engage employees at banks, credit unions, mortgage companies and fintechs and the role virtual employee engagement platforms (VEEPs) can play

Jan 17, 2023 3 min read
What Are Examiners Looking for in 2023? A Look at the OCC and Operational Risk and Compliance

What Are Examiners Looking for in 2023? A Look at the OCC and Operational Risk and Compliance

A look at the issues drawing regulatory scrutiny from bank examiners in 2023 – from HR and compliance to operational resilience and fintechs

Jan 12, 2023 3 min read
5 Steps for Easing into ERM

5 Steps for Easing into ERM

Putting off adopting ERM leaves risk unchecked at your financial institution. Make ERM less overwhelming with these five implementation tips.

Jan 4, 2023 4 min read
FTX Fraud & Bankruptcy: What It Means for Your Financial Institution

FTX Fraud & Bankruptcy: What It Means for Your Financial Institution

The bankruptcy of FTX is a reminder of why due diligence is essential for 3rd party relationships and to pay attention to the OCC, FDIC, NCUA & Fed

Dec 27, 2022 5 min read
Ncontracts Appoints Cathy Guthrie to Chief Human Resource Officer

Ncontracts Appoints Cathy Guthrie to Chief Human Resource Officer

Ncontracts is pleased to announce the promotion of Cathy Guthrie to Chief Human Resource Officer.

Dec 14, 2022 2 min read
Regulatory Brief for November 2022: Flood Insurance, State Privacy & Cyber Regulations & the Latest with the CFPB

Regulatory Brief for November 2022: Flood Insurance, State Privacy & Cyber Regulations & the Latest with the CFPB

Regulatory experts & compliance attorney break down regulatory compliance news and updates for the financial services industry, including banks, credit uni…

Dec 13, 2022 2 min read
Are You Struggling to Keep Employees Engaged?

Are You Struggling to Keep Employees Engaged?

A Virtual Employee Engagement Platforms (VEEPs) built exclusively for the financial services industry can help reduce turnover, improve productivity, and l…

Dec 1, 2022 3 min read
3½ Questions Before You Change Compliance Policy: Are You a Maverick?

3½ Questions Before You Change Compliance Policy: Are You a Maverick?

3.5 questions you should always ask before implementing any new regulatory compliance policy. Don't be a Maverick.

Nov 29, 2022 3 min read
How to Respond to 4 Common Technology Objections from Your Bank Board

How to Respond to 4 Common Technology Objections from Your Bank Board

Tired of your technology budget requests being shut down by the bank’s board? Here’s advice on how to overcome common board objections to technology invest…

Nov 22, 2022 4 min read
ERM 101: What’s Your FI’s Risk Appetite?

ERM 101: What’s Your FI’s Risk Appetite?

Enterprise risk management at financial institutions starts with a board-defined risk appetite

Nov 15, 2022 3 min read
M&A: Getting a Handle on Risk and Compliance During the Acquisition Process

M&A: Getting a Handle on Risk and Compliance During the Acquisition Process

Whether your institution is looking to acquire or be acquired, it’s important to have a good handle on risk and compliance.

Nov 10, 2022 4 min read
Regulatory Brief for October 2022: CFPB continues rulemaking while fending off legal challenges & regulators getting serious about “unfair” fees and expanding the Durbin amendment

Regulatory Brief for October 2022: CFPB continues rulemaking while fending off legal challenges & regulators getting serious about “unfair” fees and expanding the Durbin amendment

The latest regulatory news and updates from the CFPB, Federal Reserve, OCC, FDIC, NCUA and FFIEC.

Nov 8, 2022 2 min read
Lending Compliance Q&A for Lenders

Lending Compliance Q&A for Lenders

Lenders are focused on bringing in and closing loans, but they are also responsible for compliance. Here are some Q&As to help stay focused and compliant.

Nov 3, 2022 3 min read
Regulatory Updates for November 2022: Flood Insurance, State Privacy & Cyber Regulations & the Latest with the CFPB

Regulatory Updates for November 2022: Flood Insurance, State Privacy & Cyber Regulations & the Latest with the CFPB

Explore vital regulatory updates: HUD's flood insurance rule, CA Privacy Rights draft rules, NY cybersecurity revisions, and CFPB's Fall 2022 Highlights.

Nov 1, 2022 2 min read
Compliance Culture Gone Wrong: Ignoring Compliance Risk Results in CFPB UDAAP Violation in $191 Million Overdraft Case

Compliance Culture Gone Wrong: Ignoring Compliance Risk Results in CFPB UDAAP Violation in $191 Million Overdraft Case

Bank management ignoring an overdraft warning from compliance results in $191 million UDAAP violation by the CFPB.

Oct 27, 2022 2 min read
Ncontracts Recognized for Culture Excellence by Top Workplaces

Ncontracts Recognized for Culture Excellence by Top Workplaces

Ncontracts announced today that it has been nationally recognized by Top Workplaces for its Culture Excellence Award.

Oct 20, 2022 2 min read
Are Your Written Lending Policies Keeping Pace with the Economic Environment?

Are Your Written Lending Policies Keeping Pace with the Economic Environment?

Banks, credit unions, and mortgage companies need to reassess lending policies, including fair lending, in an evolving economic environment

Oct 20, 2022 3 min read