Over the years, banking partnerships with FinTechs have grown in number and complexity. Third-party risk management has become a growing focus for supervisory and enforcement agencies in recent years. To facilitate the increase in such relationships, the Board of the Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the […]
What exactly are continuous overdraft fees, and how could they potentially impact your Overdraft Privilege Program? It is important to be aware that certain financial institutions apply continuous overdraft fees, also known as daily overdraft fees. These fees are charged on a periodic or daily basis for as long as the account remains overdrawn. Currently, […]
When it comes to evaluating third-party risk management, financial institutions can use their own methods to determine the level of risk for each partnership. The regulators understand that not all relationships require the same level of scrutiny, and it is important to recognize vendors with high and critical risks. At Strunk, we have created a […]
On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, Federal bank regulators issued final guidance outlining the guidelines and factors to consider when managing third-party relationships for financial institutions. The joint final guidance was issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the […]
Every critical and high-risk vendor must have their fundamental business information gathered. Community financial institutions can use this information to assess if the vendor complies with any relevant local laws and regulations, as well as to spot any potential future performance problems. An essential element in the vendor risk management lifecycle is due diligence. In […]
Why is vendor management a hot topic in the world of financial institutions right now? It’s because regulatory organizations including the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, Office of Foreign Assets Control, and Federal Trade Commission are focusing on how financial institutions are managing the vendors they outsource to. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has […]
In 2023, what will regulators and auditors focus their attention on the most? How can we get ready for a change in any law or regulations? How can Strunk’s software better prepare you for your audits and examines. To determine the top regulatory hot button problems for 2023, Strunk examined supervisory priorities, enforcement trends, rulemaking […]
Vendor Reviews provide an impartial view that allows users to evaluate vendor performance and situation since they allow users to; share expectations with vendors, be clear about the vendor performance metrics that are most important and assess the vendors’ track record of value delivery. A vendor review should always cover core performance such as: Efficiency […]
Do you understand the risks of working with vendors who have been sanctioned by the Office of Financial Assets Control (OFAC)? How does this affect the way you manage your vendors? The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control is known as OFAC. OFAC is in charge of managing economic and trade sanctions as part […]
Knowing who your most crucial vendors are, also known as your most significant vendors, is a fundamental element of a risk-based vendor management program. The idea that a “critical vendor” and a “high-risk vendor” are interchangeable is a prevalent misconception. When establishing your program, it’s crucial to distinguish between the two because they are not […]
An independent certified public accountant has examined Strunk’s operations and found them to be in compliance with the AICPA’s Trust Service Principles. It was determined that Strunk meets the Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy criteria for SOC 2 established by the AICPA.
