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Ncontracts Recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of America’s Fastest Growing Companies

Ncontracts Recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of America’s Fastest Growing Companies

Ncontracts, the leading provider of integrated risk management solutions for financial institutions has joined the Inc. 5000, the magazine’s annual...

Aug 19, 2019 2 min read
Bank Audit

Bank Audit

A bank audit is a routine procedure designed to review the services of financial institutions to ensure they are in compliance with laws and industry

Aug 8, 2019 1 min read
13 Movies and Shows Every Bank Compliance Nerd Needs to Watch

13 Movies and Shows Every Bank Compliance Nerd Needs to Watch

Here are a few banking compliance movies and TV shows for you to check out, and prove to your friends and family that compliance is entertaining!

Aug 7, 2019 5 min read
Vendor Employees Gone Wild: Structuring Vendor Contracts to Guard Against Rogue Insiders & Cyber Threats 

Vendor Employees Gone Wild: Structuring Vendor Contracts to Guard Against Rogue Insiders & Cyber Threats 

Capital One and its credit card applicants and customers are not having a good week.

Aug 1, 2019 5 min read
A Model CIO: Equifax CIO Keeps Showing Us How *Not* to Respond to a Breach

A Model CIO: Equifax CIO Keeps Showing Us How *Not* to Respond to a Breach

The big news out of Equifax this week is its $700 million settlement as a result of its 2017 data breach. It’s the most expensive breach settlement ever.

Jul 30, 2019 3 min read
What are the Three Lines of Defense in a Compliance Management System?

What are the Three Lines of Defense in a Compliance Management System?

Learn the essential definitions of a compliance management system (CMS), and what the three lines of defense really are.

Jul 24, 2019 6 min read
The Risk Management/HR Connection

The Risk Management/HR Connection

How often do you engage with human resources? Risk managers may not give a lot of thought to human resources, but they should.

Jul 24, 2019 3 min read
Hate Illegal Telemarketing Calls? So Does the FDIC.

Hate Illegal Telemarketing Calls? So Does the FDIC.

The good news is at least one agency is taking action to enforce telemarketing regulations. The bad news for one community bank is that it’s the FDIC.

Jul 17, 2019 2 min read
3 Elements of a Vendor Cyber Monitoring Program

3 Elements of a Vendor Cyber Monitoring Program

An FI’s vendor management program is part of its enterprise risk management. Vendor management can’t be done in a vacuum.

Jul 9, 2019 2 min read
Another Vendor Behaving Badly: Failed Vendor Management Results in $236K+ Consent Order

Another Vendor Behaving Badly: Failed Vendor Management Results in $236K+ Consent Order

Failing to engage in appropriate third-party vendor planning, due diligence, contract negotiations, and ongoing monitoring has bad results.

Jul 2, 2019 2 min read
Frequently Asked Questions About Cyber Monitoring

Frequently Asked Questions About Cyber Monitoring

Here are the most common questions we get asked about vendor cyber monitoring:

Jun 27, 2019 2 min read
Ncontracts Announces Integration With Compliance Alliance

Ncontracts Announces Integration With Compliance Alliance

Ncontracts Announces Integration With Compliance Alliance

Jun 21, 2019 2 min read
3 Lessons Learned from the ABA Regulatory Compliance Conference

3 Lessons Learned from the ABA Regulatory Compliance Conference

In this post, you'll learn 3 essential insights gained from the ABA Regulatory Compliance Conference that every compliance pro needs to know!

Jun 19, 2019 7 min read
Lessons Learned from Giving Away 1,100 T-Shirts at an ABA Conference

Lessons Learned from Giving Away 1,100 T-Shirts at an ABA Conference

We handed out our full inventory of 1,100 free t-shirts at the ABA Compliance Conference earlier this month! Here's what we learned:

Jun 18, 2019 3 min read
What to Do When You’re Worried About Your Vendor’s Finances

What to Do When You’re Worried About Your Vendor’s Finances

How do you know your vendor is in trouble and what can you do if it is? Read on to find out.

Jun 12, 2019 2 min read
Ncontracts Launches New Compliance Management System (CMS), Ncomply

Ncontracts Launches New Compliance Management System (CMS), Ncomply

Ncontracts Launches New Compliance Management System (CMS), Ncomply

Jun 11, 2019 1 min read
OCC: Operational Risk Remains Elevated

OCC: Operational Risk Remains Elevated

The only certainties in life are death and taxes, but I can think of one more thing: risk.

Jun 6, 2019 2 min read
Due Diligence 101: Are On-Site Visits Required?

Due Diligence 101: Are On-Site Visits Required?

Let’s start with guidance on the subject. There is very little guidance requiring on-site due diligence. It’s peppered with words like “may” or...

Jun 4, 2019 4 min read
Creating Value with A Culture of Risk Management

Creating Value with A Culture of Risk Management

Many bankers think the concept of a “risk management culture” is thought exercise. It’s the kind of psychobabble that takes up time that could be dedicate

May 30, 2019 3 min read
Your Complete Guide to the ABA Regulatory Compliance Conference in New Orleans

Your Complete Guide to the ABA Regulatory Compliance Conference in New Orleans

Here is everything you need to know to prepare for the American Bankers Association Regulatory Compliance Conference from June 9-12 in New Orleans!

May 29, 2019 11 min read
4 Key Risks Facing the Banking Industry, According to the OCC

4 Key Risks Facing the Banking Industry, According to the OCC

As the banking industry has undergone major changes, the top risks have also evolved. Here are the four biggest risks facing banks today, from the OCC.

May 22, 2019 7 min read
GAO Grades Regulatory Agencies on Risk Management Supervision

GAO Grades Regulatory Agencies on Risk Management Supervision

The board will consider whether there are specific factors Federal Reserve staff should consider when escalating supervisory concerns.

May 21, 2019 2 min read
Wishing for More Regulatory Tailoring? You’ll Love Risk Management

Wishing for More Regulatory Tailoring? You’ll Love Risk Management

In a world where bankers feel overwhelmed and disadvantaged by a seemingly one-size-fits-all regulatory environment, there remains one place where a fina

May 16, 2019 4 min read
Brokered Deposits & Vendor Management

Brokered Deposits & Vendor Management

As the industry pushes for more flexibility to make it easier to work with deposit brokers, bankers can help make their case with strong vendor management.

May 10, 2019 3 min read
10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Next Banking Conference

10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Next Banking Conference

Learn 10 best practices to help you make the most of your next banking industry event! These guidelines will ensure your next conferences is a success.

May 8, 2019 8 min read
We Listen So You Don’t Have To: FDIC’s Crisis & Response Podcast

We Listen So You Don’t Have To: FDIC’s Crisis & Response Podcast

What went down during the financial and banking crises, and what did the FDIC learn from it? The FDIC has released a 7-part podcast.

May 6, 2019 3 min read
Do Small Institutions Need Risk Management?

Do Small Institutions Need Risk Management?

Risk management isn’t just for large institutions. The case can be made that it’s even more important for smaller FIs to address risk management.

May 2, 2019 3 min read
Community Bankers Association of Illinois Endorses Ncontracts Risk Management Solutions

Community Bankers Association of Illinois Endorses Ncontracts Risk Management Solutions

CBAI member banks can rely on Ncontracts to be a trusted teammate to assist them with vendor and risk management

May 1, 2019 2 min read
Embezzlement in La La Land: How a TV Studio Credit Union CEO Stole $40 Million Over 20 Years

Embezzlement in La La Land: How a TV Studio Credit Union CEO Stole $40 Million Over 20 Years

Would you believe a story where the villain steals over $40 million from a FI that only had $21 million in assets? The truth is stranger than fiction.

Apr 19, 2019 5 min read
Game of Thrones: Risk Assessing The Iron Bank

Game of Thrones: Risk Assessing The Iron Bank

Game of Thrones has returned for its final season! In honor of the ending of this series, let’s identify the biggest risks facing The Iron Bank of Braavos.

Apr 17, 2019 5 min read