Creating a Company Culture Built on Connections
HR expert Cathy Guthrie joins the Ncast podcast to talk about how virtual employee engagement helps activate corporate culture while being used as a tool f…
Training Enterprise Risk Management Heroes – Maximizing the Board & C-Suite
Understanding the role the board, CEO, CFO and Chief Risk Officer (CRO) play in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and why the C-suite needs to be proactive
The 8 Steps to Scoping a Fair Lending Compliance Exam
The Fair Lending exam procedures starts with these steps. Determine the areas of focus for your next risk assessment or exam.
Regulatory Brief for September 2022: UDAAP lawsuit, data privacy, and a windfall for OCC-regulated banks
Regulatory change updates for banks, credit unions, mortgage companies and fintechs announced in September 2022
5 Interview Questions You Should Ask Compliance Manager Candidates
It’s hard to find compliance talent (and it’s expensive). Here are 5 interview questions to ask when interviewing candidates for bank, credit union, mortga…
Regulatory Updates for October 2022: CFPB continues rulemaking while fending off legal challenges & regulators getting serious about “unfair” fees and expanding the Durbin amendment
Exploring Marijuana Reform, Unpacking CFPB's Funding and Hidden Fees Alert, a proposed Financial Data Privacy Rule and Freddie Mac's New Underwriting Tech.
TPRM 101: Top Third-Party Vendor Risks for Financial Institutions
A rundown of the biggest third-party vendor risks banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, and other financial institutions needs to know about
Risk Management 101: Risk Assessments for Financial Institutions
A step-by-step guide through the risk assessment process for banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, with real-world risk assessment examples.
Why Financial Institutions Need a Vendor Onboarding Process
Financial institutions shouldn’t have to reinvent their vendor management process every time there’s a request for a new vendor. Here are three reasons why…
You Can’t Handle the Truth: Why Auditors Get a Bad Name When They Should Be Celebrated
Financial institutions have a lot to gain from listening to their auditors.
Worried About Fraud Risk? 3 Key Issues When Updating Fraud Risk Assessments
Fraud risk is on the rise at banks, credit unions, mortgage companies & fintechs. Make sure your financial institution has updated its fraud risk assessmen…
What Is A Compliance Management System And Why Your Financial Institution Needs One
Read on to discover what a compliance management system is — and why your FI needs one.
ERM vs. Vendor Management: What’s the Difference?
Enterprise risk management (ERM) and vendor management are not interchangeable. Banks, credit unions, mortgage companies and fintechs need both.
Ncontracts Appoints Melissa Outlaw to Chief Customer Officer
Ncontracts is pleased to announce the promotion of Melissa Outlaw to Chief Customer Officer.
Exam Coming Up? 6 Reasons to Adopt Risk, Compliance & Vendor Management Software Now
There’s never a perfect time for banks, credit unions, mortgage companies and fintechs to adopt risk management, regulatory compliance, and vendor manageme…
Does Your BCP Have a BCP?
Many financial institutions have activated business continuity plans due to the pandemic and are now activating a second one due to natural disasters.
Regulatory Brief for August 2022: Data security, UDAAP & the Future of the FFIEC’s CAT tool
Join Ncontracts pro team of regulatory compliance attorneys as they chat about the latest regulatory compliance news at the federal and state level.
"Puppy Laundering" and Other Reputational Risks of Fintech Partnerships
How good is your fintech vendor due diligence?
Regulatory Updates September 2022: UDAAP lawsuit, data privacy, and a windfall for OCC-regulated banks
UDAAP Lawsuit Against CFPB, FinCEN's Ownership Rule, CA's Child Data Privacy Law, New Whistleblower Policy, OCC's Fee Cut.
It's Not Too Late: 2022 Can Be the Year You Automate GRC!
Whether it’s governance, risk, or compliance (GRC), there are tools to help you organize, automate, and spark joy in 2022.
ERM: Making the Connection
One of the most frustrating things about the banking world (and life in general) is that there is often a disconnect between how things should be
20 Questions to Risk Assess Your BSA/AML Program in a Post-Pandemic World
The pandemic fundamentally changed much of our world, including BSA/AML compliance. Here’s how to make sure your financial institution’s program is still e…
3 Lessons Learned from a $250,000 OFAC Fine
3 tips for helping banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, and fintechs ensure ongoing compliance with OFAC sanctions.
Credibility in an Era of Misinformation: What is the Purpose of Auditing
What is the purpose of auditing and what does internal audit do? If you need accurate, trustworthy information and data, an internal audit can help.
Want a More Productive Workforce? How to Combat the Top 3 Productivity Killers
Promoting a more collaborative, efficient workforce at financial institutions with communications software.
Do You Have a Digital Payments Strategy?
Banks and credit unions that want to keep pace with fintech upstarts and consumer demand need to reassess their payments strategy.
Ncontracts Named to Inc. 5000 List for Fourth Consecutive Year
Ncontracts has been named to the Inc. 5000 list for the fourth consecutive year.
Is your financial institution staying ahead of these evolving operational risks?
Outside events can make prioritizing operational risk difficult. A new survey shows how the top 10 operational risks are changing.
Regulatory Brief for July 2022: The latest on UDAAP, Overdraft Fees & Section 1071
The Ncast podcast covers updates at the CFPB, NCUA, FDIC, OCC, Fed, FHFA and NYDFS.
Ncontracts Named to FinovateFall 2022 Demo Lineup
Ncontracts has been selected to demo at FinovateFall 2022, taking place September 12-14 in New York.