Risk management

Bank of America's AI approach: 'Productive paranoia'

10/08/19

A thorough process for approving experiments with artificial intelligence, clear philosophical principles and diverse human involvement are some of the ways BofA says it's working to ensure AI does no harm.

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Dear banker: It ain’t easy being a regulator

10/02/19

Banks need to understand that examiners' job is to call it like they see it.

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Are Trump’s Fed tweets working?; repo turmoil may be here to stay

09/27/19

A research paper says the president’s constant criticisms are driving Fed policy, directly or indirectly; the huge demand by banks for cash may be the result of tougher regulations.

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How serious is Crapo about getting pot banking bill across finish line?

09/13/19

The Banking Committee chairman's comments have advanced legislative efforts, but questions remain about where he'll take the issue.

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Culture problems? This AI can root them out

08/26/19

Banks are using Receptiviti’s software to find signs of stress, collusion and questionable sales practices among employees.

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Deutsche Bank’s CFO: ‘We are taking our responsibilities seriously'

08/22/19

The German bank responds to an op-ed that criticized its restructuring.

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Water shortages are becoming a banking problem

08/21/19

Recent studies offer a dire outlook for water levels in drought-prone states. Some banks are bracing for this risk with changes to underwriting of real-estate-related loans.

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Beware the privacy risks that come with a crypto venture

08/19/19

The Financial Action Task Force’s recent guidance on data privacy regulations should serve as a warning to companies planning to test virtual currencies.

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Two D.C. firms that have ear of bank execs form alliance

08/16/19

Treliant and Federal Financial Analytics have established a one-stop shop to guide financial institutions through uncertain business and policy times.

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Could there ever be negative long-term mortgage rates in the U.S.?

08/08/19

The potential for negative long-term mortgage rates is surfacing around the world, and with global tensions building in the U.S. market, there's a small but growing chance it could happen here, too.

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