From geopolitical tensions to labor shortages, central bank policy tightening, and increasing inflation, every new headline reveals just how much of a hindrance the U.S. economy is facing. Institutions that are more resilient translate that into a competitive advantage by taking a more comprehensive approach to lending risks. In an interview with RMA Communications Manager Stephen Krasowski, John Uhlmann, Senior Strategist at CoStar Risk Analytics, who specializes in commercial real estate...

In an interview with RMA Communications Manager Stephen Krasowski, Jason Alpert, a Senior Vice President at Wells Fargo and Adjunct Professor at the University of Tampa, discusses early warning signs of potential bank loan performance problems and how to recognize deviations in a borrower's behavior patterns and business operations. An article on this topic will be published in the September edition of The RMA Journal. For podcast sponsorship/advertising opportunities, send an email to...

The events related to COVID-19 challenged institutions, but also highlighted the value of effective risk management programs and practices. In a session at RMA’s Governance, Compliance, and Operational Resiliency conference, Caitlin Barre, Senior Vice President and Head of Non-Financial Risk Strategy and Programs at Regions Bank, offers lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and leveraging operational risk management practices in stress scenarios. She also discusses what’s next and the...

M&A is especially challenging when working with firms, like fintechs, that may lack a robust risk management program, or are unfamiliar with the scrutiny that comes with financial regulations. In a session at RMA’s recent Governance, Compliance, and Operational Resiliency conference, Monica Bowe, Chief Risk Officer at Busey Bank and Christopher Nestore, Head of Enterprise and Operational Risk Management at TD Bank, offer lessons learned in due diligence, managing the risk culture of both...

In an interview with RMA Communications Manager Stephen Krasowski, Bobby Martin, CEO and Co-Founder of Vertical IQ, discusses challenges, risks, and underwriting considerations for the nursing home industry. For podcast sponsorship/advertising opportunities, send an email to [email protected]. Have a smart phone or tablet? Subscribe for FREE to our podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

The Voices in Risk Management podcast series celebrates the diversity of experience, background, and skill that is driving the best risk management practices of today, and which will be a must in meeting the challenges and complexities of the future. In an interview with RMA Communications Manager Stephen Krasowski, Kathy Swift, Nonprofit Development Officer at Heritage Bank, discusses how she began her career journey in banking, top challenges and opportunities of lending to nonprofits,...

The Voices in Risk Management podcast series celebrates the diversity of experience, background, and skill that is driving the best risk management practices of today, and which will be a must in meeting the challenges and complexities of the future. In an interview with RMA Communications Manager Stephen Krasowski, Liming Brotcke, Senior Director, Model Validation Risk at Ally Financial, discusses how she began her journey in banking, top challenges in model risk management, and the...

Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics, discusses the current and future states of the economy including credit and lending, inflation, labor, oil and gas, and the housing market. For podcast sponsorship/advertising opportunities, send an email to [email protected]. Have a smart phone or tablet? Subscribe for FREE to our podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

The Voices in Risk Management podcast series celebrates the diversity of experience, background, and skill that is driving the best risk management practices of today, and which will be a must in meeting the challenges and complexities of the future. In an interview with RMA Communications Manager Stephen Krasowski, Shelly Liposky, Managing Director and Head of Business Risk and Solutions, BMO Capital Markets, discusses how she began her journey in banking, top challenges to managing...

In an interview with RMA Academic Market Director John Sullivan, young banking professionals from the Ivey Business School at Western University in Canada reflect on their win from a past case competition, which was co-sponsored by the Sobey School of Business and RMA. They share their thoughts on what they remember from that competition, what they've learned, and how it's impacted their careers. For podcast sponsorship/advertising opportunities, send an email to [email protected]. Have...

Linda Tuck Chapman, CEO of Third-Party Risk Institute, discusses ways to manage third-party and ESG risk. For podcast sponsorship/advertising opportunities, send an email to [email protected]. Have a smart phone or tablet? Subscribe for FREE to our podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

The RMA/Ncontracts Culture and Conduct Survey is intended to capture the current state of culture and conduct practices across a range of RMA member institutions. In an interview with RMA Communications Manager Stephen Krasowski, Monica Bolin, Certified Enterprise Risk Professional and Risk Management Expert at Ncontracts, and Rafael DeLeon, Senior Vice President of Industry Engagement at Ncontracts, discuss the results of a recent survey on the current state of culture and conduct in...

In an interview with RMA Communications Manager Stephen Krasowski, Steven Martin, Head of Membership at RMA, discusses the many benefits of RMA membership. For podcast sponsorship/advertising opportunities, send an email to [email protected]. Have a smart phone or tablet? Subscribe for FREE to our podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

In an interview with RMA Communications Manager Stephen Krasowski, Vertical IQ CEO and Co-Founder Bobby Martin discusses the challenges facing the HVAC and plumbing industries and lenders in this space. For podcast sponsorship/advertising opportunities, please email [email protected]. Have a smart phone or tablet? Subscribe for FREE to our podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

In an interview with RMA Communications Manager Stephen Krasowski, Varo Bank Chief Risk Officer Philippa Girling discusses the second edition of her book "Operational Risk Management: A Complete Guide for Banking and Fintech," where she offers guidance banks can apply to ensure they are effectively identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating operational risks. For podcast sponsorship/advertising opportunities, email [email protected]. Have a smart phone or tablet? Subscribe for...

The Voices in Risk Management podcast series celebrates the diversity of experience, background, and skill that is driving the best risk management practices of today, and which will be a must in meeting the challenges and complexities of the future. In an interview with RMA Communications Manager Stephen Krasowski, Ned Sergew, Senior Director, Corporate Compliance at U.S. Bank, talks about the journey to his current role, the top challenges in the compliance space for large banks, and the...

Linda Tuck Chapman, CEO of Third-Party Risk Institute, discusses how companies can successfully modify their third-party risk management program to onboard innovative third-parties in record time. For podcast sponsorship/advertising opportunities, email [email protected]. Have a smart phone or tablet? Subscribe for FREE to our podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, discusses the economic outlook for 2022 and beyond, including the interest rate environment, inflation, and CRE. For podcast sponsorship/advertising opportunities, email [email protected]. Have a smart phone or tablet? Subscribe for FREE to our podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

Oliver Wyman and RMA recently conducted its first annual Chief Risk Officer survey of a select group of approximately 40 CROs at financial institutions across the U.S. and Canada to gather information on the CRO agenda which includes an external outlook on the macroeconomy, regulation, emerging risks, and digitization. In the final episode of a three-part series, RMA Communications Manager Stephen Krasowski, Michael Duane, Partner, Americas Finance & Risk and Digital Practice at Oliver...

Oliver Wyman and RMA recently conducted its first annual Chief Risk Officer survey of a select group of approximately 40 CROs at financial institutions across the U.S. and Canada to gather information on the CRO agenda which includes an external outlook on the macroeconomy, regulation, emerging risks, and digitization. In the second episode of a three-part series, RMA Communications Manager Stephen Krasowski, Michael Duane, Partner, Americas Finance & Risk and Digital Practice at Oliver...

Oliver Wyman and RMA recently conducted its first annual Chief Risk Officer survey of a select group of approximately 40 CROs at financial institutions across the U.S. and Canada to gather information on the CRO agenda which includes an external outlook on the macroeconomy, regulation, emerging risks, and digitization. In the first of a three-part series, RMA Communications Manager Stephen Krasowski, Michael Duane, Partner, Americas Finance & Risk and Digital Practice at Oliver Wyman,...

In an interview with RMA Communications Manager Stephen Krasowski, John Silvia, President of Dynamic Economic Strategy, and a former Managing Director and Chief Economist for Wells Fargo Securities, discusses credit, the debt ceiling, and the cost of default. For podcast sponsorship/advertising opportunities, email [email protected]. Have a smart phone or tablet? Subscribe for FREE to our podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

In an interview with RMA Communications Manager Stephen Krasowski, Atlantic Union Bank Operational Risk Manager Elisabeth Wilson discusses her career, mentoring, gender diversity issues, and ESG. For podcast sponsorship/advertising opportunities, please e-mail [email protected]. Have a smart phone or tablet? Subscribe for FREE to our podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

SBFE Director of Information Security and Risk Pete Tannish, SBFE Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives Michael Farley, and Greenway Solutions Co-founder Jerry Tylman discuss the research conducted by Tylman and his company on fraud associated with PPP lending. For podcast sponsorship/advertising opportunities, email [email protected]. Have a smart phone or tablet? Subscribe for FREE to our podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.