Stress Testing
November 16, 2016
Since the 2008 financial crisis, the FDIC has mandated that banks holding over $10 billion in assets must have robust stress-testing practices in place to prove they are prepared for risk. The stress-testing requirement has started to trickle down to banks with fewer than $10 billion in holdings. If your […]
November 30, 2016
FDIC stress testing regulations affect banks that hold over $10 billion in assets. Yet if you think your community bank is immune from having to put stress-testing measures in place since you hold fewer than $10 billion in assets, think again. The reality is that stress testing is critical for […]
December 12, 2016
Currently, banks with over $10 billion in assets are required by the FDIC to complete stress testing. If you are part of a community bank or credit union, there are still many benefits to voluntary stress testing. Data suggests that as much as 40% of banks and credit unions already […]
January 10, 2017
Legislation from the Supervisory Capital Assessment Program were enacted in good faith as a way to decrease financial instability in the market. As you are aware, the regulatory efforts have made it considerably harder for local banks and credit unions to operate efficiently.
February 15, 2017
The concept of silos of functions has been facilitated by the implementation of legacy IT systems that were designed solely to meet the demands of a particular department. While that might have seemed like a sound banking practice as recently as even decade or two ago, the financial landscape has […]
March 20, 2017
Banks across the US have indicated that improving efficiency and reducing spending are among the top operational priorities that need addressing. By investing in the right lending software, banks will be able to streamline operations, consolidate IT applications, and automate time-consuming processes. Before choosing a commercial lending software for your […]