Congress is Rolling Back Regulations. Can You Roll Back on Risk Management?
Banks and credit unions across the country are rejoicing at the passage of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act.
7 Ideas for Being a Better Negotiator with Your Team, Boss, and Board
In this post, the first in our Beyond Banking series, we'll be talking about some of the more personal aspects of banking. Whether you're...
Notifying Clients of Data Breaches: Which State Law Should We Follow?
Your financial institution is regulated by one state but has an office in another state. Which state’s law do you follow in the event of a data breach?
How to Respond When a Vendor Gets Hacked
A vendor data breach is a nightmare for any bank or credit union. From the financial cost to the bad press to the regulatory attention, data breaches pose
When Your Vendor Says ‘Your Data Was Breached—Six Months Ago.’
What’s worse than a vendor that suffers a data breach that exposes your sensitive customer information? The answer: A vendor that waits almost
5 Factors Your Consumer Complaint Management Program Needs to Succeed
Complaint management is an important part of your financial institutions efforts to comply and grow. Without it, your bank, credit union, or mortgage...
New Regulatory Guidance About Cybersecurity Insurance
Does your institution need cyber-security insurance? Is it required? If utilized, are there rules? Cybersecurity insurance can protect against
How to Break Up with Your Vendor
There may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but when it comes to ending a relationship with a vendor there’s really just one path to follow...
Is Your Bank Considering a Merger or Acquisition? Here's How Compliance Risk Can Impact the Deal
We're expecting to see a renewed wave of bank M&A activity over the coming months, driven by a rising SIFI threshold. If your bank...
FinCEN Publishes 37 Much-Anticipated Beneficial Ownership FAQs
Learn the 37 questions answered by FinCEN, and get even more resources about the upcoming CDD/Beneficial Ownership rule.
How to Understand Your Redlining Risk in 3 Simple Steps
Redlining risk is a red-hot topic for the regulators. Here are 3 simple steps for understanding and managing your redlining risk!
7 Quick HMDA Compliance Videos to Watch & Share
With the prospect of 2017 HMDA LAR being released as soon as next week, on April 1, HMDA and Fair Lending remain top priorities...
(Almost) Everything You Need to Know about CRA Performance Context
In CRA compliance, your performance context could be a source of uncertainty. Here, we will clarify what it means, and share 10 helpful resources.
What Does the N in Ncontracts Stand for Anyway?
Nashville? Network? Need? Those are just a few of the most common guesses when people ask me what the N in Ncontracts stands for.
Creating Reliable Risk Assessments: How to Measure Compliance Risk
A well-executed risk assessment digs into real-world risks and the specific controls an institution uses to mitigate their impact, allowing the
Creating Reliable Risk Assessments: How to Measure BSA Risk
The FFIEC recommends financial institutions conduct a BSA/AML risk assessment every 12 to 18 months or when new products or services are introduced,
Answers to 5 Basic FAQs about the Final HMDA Rule
Learn the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Final HMDA Rule that you may be asking. You'll also get access to our HMDA...
Creating Reliable Risk Assessments: How to Measure Data Security / GLBA Risk
A Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act risk assessment should identify reasonably foreseeable internal and external threats. Learn how to measure data security
5 Ways to Convince Management that Compliance is Important
Here are 5 tips to help you show your financial institution's management why compliance matters! Learn how to show them why compliance is so important.
The Rising Cost of Compliance & How the Best Banks Respond
Compliance costs are rising. With this free infographic, you'll be armed with bullet-proof statistics to help you negotiate your future compliance budget.
Beware these 4 Spooky Ghosts that Haunt Your Compliance Program!
This Halloween, make sure that these 10 ghouls aren't haunting your consumer compliance program - and how to get rid of them with a little practical magic.
OCC Bulletin 2017-43: Guidance for Risk Management of New Activities
In the OCC bulletin 2017-43, banks are reminded that new lines of business are rife with risk potential. Careful vetting is crucial. Nrisk can help.
Creating a Successful Compliance Program: Budgets, Buy-in & Building a Team
Learn how to establish a solid foundation for your compliance program, with tips on determining a budget, garnering leadership buy-in and structuring...
Is Fair Lending Software Worth the Cost? 21 Factors to Consider
Consult this resource to help you decipher the value inherent in Fair Lending analysis software and make the right decision for your organization.
5 Things Vendors Want You to Know Before You Buy
If you could get a peek into the minds of your vendors when you're considering a purchase, here's what you'd find. Check out what vendors want you to know.
Do You Know the DOJ's Top 3 Fair Lending Priorities?
The DOJ released their annual ECOA report full of essential regulatory insights. Topping the list of Fair Lending compliance priorities? You guessed it..Re…
Top 13 Proven Benefits of HMDA Software for Fair Lending Compliance [Part 1]
Leveraging a HMDA software for data analysis and risk management can yield benefits for your Fair Lending & HMDA compliance program, and institution...
The Top 10 Worst Excuses for Not Analyzing HMDA Data for Fair Lending Compliance
Here are the top 10 worst excuses for not analyzing HMDA data regularly - and why they're risky. In addition, you'll learn some key data points to consider…
Fair Lending Quiz: Assess Your Compliance Risk Exposure!
Fair Lending is still a top regulatory priority in 2022, and risk management is as important as ever. In this post, get access to a free Fair Lending quiz!
8 Key Questions to Help You Determine Your Unique Fair Lending Risk
We can boil down the various Fair Lending laws (ECOA, FHA, etc.) to a single question that serves as the litmus test for Fair Lending compliance.