Abrigo

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Large SEC filers have officially adopted the current expected credit loss standard, or CECL, for recognizing credit losses, and other financial institutions are eager to learn from their implementation efforts. While credit unions have until 2023 until they must comply with CECL, there is likely less time than expected.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most-read portfolio risk blogs in 2023 Probability of default, CECL model validation, and stress testing were among Abrigo's top blogs on ALM, CECL, and portfolio risk this year. Those read most often in the past year include several that offer practical advice for operating ALM and CECL models.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Top banking risk management papers and infographics Abrigo experts' insights on deposit pricing, stress testing, loan review, and CECL were popular with banking risk professionals. A CECL prep kit was also popular. It covered the significant ways banks and credit unions measure interest rate risk and manage liquidity risk.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Top 5 CECL best practices and their benefits Now that CECL is implemented, follow these recommendations for ongoing management to provide confidence and be more efficient. You might also like this webinar, "Conquering CECL model validation: Prepare for success." Examiners, auditors, and their areas of focus can vary, too.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Why change management is vital for banks and credit unions Regulators promote change management to manage risk, but banks and credit unions can also achieve important benefits when they manage change. But banks and credit unions can also realize significant benefits when they incorporate change management strategies.

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Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2023

Takeaway 3 Banking intelligence that's purpose-built for banks and credit unions combines analytics and intuititve dashboards. How can banks and credit unions quickly spot warning signs so they can act during volatile economic, industry, and institutional conditions?

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Abrigo

JUNE 26, 2019

We are closing in on six months until the SEC filers’ CECL effective date. While credit unions have some additional runway after the November 2018 CECL delay, there is likely less time than expected. If you’ve kind of been dragging your feet on this, now is the time,” said Brandon Quinones, Manager of Credit Consulting.

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Abrigo

JULY 14, 2023

Leapfrog competition, reduce risk How to develop banking strategies using your data Everywhere bank and credit union leaders look, it seems, someone is talking about how financial institutions should leverage their data and analytics to develop strategies for leapfrogging competition and reducing risk. Learn more about Abrigo Connect.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 7, 2023

Applying model risk management to CECL What's involved in CECL model validation? Learn what banks, credit unions, and others subject to CECL accounting can expect from this risk management process. You might also like this webinar, "Conquering CECL model validation: Prepare for success."

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Financial institutions work to meet Q1 2023 CECL deadline A CECL implementation survey by Abrigo found progress by financial instittuions is mixed ahead of the upcoming deadline. . You might also like this: "Beyond CECL: Stress testing, ALM, and financial planning" DOWNLOAD. Progress on CECL.

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Abrigo

MARCH 17, 2022

But small banks and credit unions can benefit from the stress test scenarios, too. Takeaway 1 The 2022 stress test scenarios released by banking regulators for DFAST institutions can help smaller banks and credit unions analyze the potential impact of adverse outcomes. Portfolio Risk & CECL. CECL Models.

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Abrigo

JULY 28, 2017

In a recent webinar for credit union executives, Danny Sharman a risk management consultant with Sageworks addressed loan data for these institutions, especially as they look toward the currect expected credit loss model (CECL) that will be required for the allowance for loan and lease losses (ALLL).

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Firm deadline for CECL implementation set As expected, the FASB agreed to uphold CECL’s 2023 implementation date. You might also like " CECL Streamlined: A Webinar Series for 2023 Adopters". Takeaway 1 The FASB agreed to uphold the 2023 implementation date for those that haven’t yet adopted the CECL standard.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 23, 2017

“When considering member business lending and the consumer portfolio where many credit unions focus, change management to prepare for CECL can be even more difficult with a credit union,” says Danny Sharman, risk management consultant at Sageworks during a recent CECL webinar – Data Quality for Credit Unions.

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Abrigo

JULY 28, 2021

Why it makes sense to adopt CECL immediately SEC filers and experts recommend starting CECL implementation ASAP to have the best opportunity for a smooth transition. You might also like this resource: CECL Prep Kit. Benefits of earlier CECL implementation. Start Now’. Start now.” “At

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Abrigo

APRIL 7, 2022

Experts answer CECL questions from 2023 adopters Participants in Abrigo's CECL Kickstart webinars asked consultants their questions leading up to the 2023 CECL implementation date. Takeaway 1 Financial institutions brought practical questions to Abrigo consultants during the CECL Kickstart webinar. . CECL Deep Dive.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 27, 2020

Key Takeaways Make sure your credit union is filing SARs and CTRs properly. Strengthen credit risk by improving your credit union's loan underwriting standards. We made important strides in 2019 towards updating regulations, easing burdens on credit unions, as well as modernizing our examination process.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Should Institutions Build or Buy a CECL Solution? Regardless of whether financial institutions choose to stay in-house or outsource their CECL solution, they have four important considerations to make. You might also like this bundle of whitepapers on how to prepare for CECL. Preparing for CECL.

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Abrigo

JUNE 11, 2021

Because the size and complexity of banks and credit unions can vary, the processes and systems used to measure interest rate risk in order to assess exposures relative to an institution’s established risk tolerances can also differ dramatically. Portfolio Risk & CECL. CECL Models. Credit Risk Management.

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Abrigo

APRIL 1, 2022

FASB Ends TDR Accounting for CECL Users; May Consider Idea to End for Others, Too The FASB's latest Accounting Standard Update creates a single model for measuring and disclosing loan modifications under CECL, eliminating accounting for TDRs. . You might also like this "CECL Streamlined" webinar series. Creditors Said.

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Abrigo

JULY 12, 2021

Q Factors under CECL and How They Will Compare Understanding the quantitative side of the CECL calculation is the start to applying qualitative adjustments under CECL. Would you like other articles on CECL and Q Factors in your inbox? Popular CECL Topic. What will happen to Q factors?'. You’re not alone.

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Abrigo

JULY 7, 2022

What Will Auditors and Regulators Expect with CECL Accounting? A panel of CECL accounting experts described how auditors and regulators are viewing various aspects of implementation. . Takeaway 1 CECL accounting experts shared audit and regulatory expectations based on their work with financial institutions. Communication Urged.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Many financial institutions have yet to begin in earnest their preparations for transitioning to the current expected credit model (CECL), a recent poll by Sageworks suggests. This suggests that many institutions have yet to begin their preparations for CECL in earnest.”

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Abrigo

JUNE 19, 2022

New Fed Tool: ELE for 2023 CECL implementation The Federal Reserve's new Expected Loss Estimator, or ELE, tool for CECL is a spreadsheet-based option for smaller financial institutions to implement the current expected credit loss standard. You might also like these webinars especially for 2023 CECL adopters: "CECL Streamlined."

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Abrigo

MARCH 12, 2021

Board updates on CECL and what to include Keeping bank or credit union directors informed on CECL is good for corporate governance and for ensuring a smooth transition. You might also like this infographic: "Busting the Top 5 CECL Myths" DOWNLOAD. Communicating CECL. Solidify Support.

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Abrigo

JUNE 3, 2016

The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) long-awaited final guidance on its new standard for measuring expected credit losses is expected to be released in June, a step that will be a major milestone in the multi-year development of the current expected credit loss (CECL) model. It is available by replay here.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In the recent Sageworks webinar “Actionable Steps to Prepare for CECL Today,” Neekis Hammond and Jared Mills, advisory services consultants at Sageworks, discuss five actionable steps credit unions can take to prepare for the upcoming CECL regulation. That data may be important for migration and vintage techniques.”

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Abrigo

JULY 26, 2021

The Scaled CECL Allowance for Losses Estimator (SCALE) tool was unveiled This tool is allowed only for banks under $1 billion as they transition to CECL. . CECL SCALE is an Excel spreadsheet-based tool. Our dedicated risk management experts are ready to help you transition to CECL with confidence. Starting Point".

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Key Takeaways An SEC filer with a 2020 CECL deadline recommends starting ASAP on implementation -- even if your deadline is 2023. All eyes will be on the large SEC registrants in January as they become the first financial institutions to adopt the current expected credit loss model , or CECL. Transition to CECL with confidence.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Lending & Credit Risk. Portfolio Risk & CECL. The post 2023 Fraud trends: What banks and credit unions can expect appeared first on Abrigo. Technology adoption: The “people” side of change. Learn More. Whitepaper. Fraud Prevention. Learn More.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

CECL | 7 minute read Key Takeaways Balancing the scales: the FASB's cost-benefit an alysis of CECL. Strategies to lessen the impact of CECL on smaller community banks. During the presentation, Schroeder addressed many CECL questions, shedding light on the nuances of the standard. Now that's big. Learn More.

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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

How banks and credit unions use genAI today Short supporting copy. Credit unions are jumping in too. Banks and credit unions want to serve their clients better and improve their services and products. For example, banks and credit unions must comply with strict data privacy laws.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 12, 2020

Key Takeaways The coronavirus pandemic has upended financial institutions' long-term business strategies, but now FIs have an opportunity to consider how consolidation can create greater efficiencies and better results – especially in the area of CECL and valuation calculations. Misconceptions of relating valuation calculations and CECL.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 12, 2020

Key Takeaways The coronavirus pandemic has upended financial institutions' long-term business strategies, but now FIs have an opportunity to consider how consolidation can create greater efficiencies and better results – especially in the area of CECL and valuation calculations. Misconceptions of relating valuation calculations and CECL.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 12, 2020

Key Takeaways The coronavirus pandemic has upended financial institutions' long-term business strategies, but now FIs have an opportunity to consider how consolidation can create greater efficiencies and better results – especially in the area of CECL and valuation calculations. Misconceptions of relating valuation calculations and CECL.

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Abrigo

MARCH 13, 2024

How to respond to CRE loan distress Use these tips for banks and credit unions to identify and handle commercial real estate loans that are showing signs of being problem CRE credits. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Is the above scenario another pandemic akin to our recent COVID experience?

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 4, 2020

2023 CECL adopters vary in transition progress Financial institutions face considerable questions and obstacles in regard to their transition to CECL. You might also like this webinar on CECL in economic downturns. Luckily, it seems most financial institutions have remained committed to their CECL preparations.

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