Efficient Model Lifecycle Management
The key to good model risk governance is establishing an efficient model lifecycle management process. In the banking industry, small and medium sized firms may not have the infrastructure and…
Read MoreMortgage Rate Volatility And Prepayment Model Risk
It is well known that mortgage rates are tied to the basic rules of supply and demand. Several factors contribute to mortgage interest rate volatility such as inflation, economic growth,…
Read MoreModel Risk Framework For Medium Size and Small Banks
Supervisory Guidance on Model Risk Management, known as SR 11-7, was published by the Federal Reserve in 2011, along with companion guidance from the OCC. Since then, the largest banks…
Read MoreMachine Learning Models Workshop II: Methods For Detecting & Correcting Bias
The second in a series of two workshops on Bias in machine learning models focused on methods for detecting and correcting bias. The workshop covers estimating fairness metrics using python,…
Read MoreIdentifying Bias in Machine Learning Algorithms
Machine learning (ML) advanced statistical and mathematical models are used in various partial or fully automated decision-making systems that affect individual lives. Today, these models are not only increasingly used…
Read MoreMachine Learning Models Workshop I: Methods For Detecting & Correcting Bias
The first in a series of two workshops on Bias in machine learning models focused on methods for detecting and correcting bias. The workshop covers an introduction to the topic,…
Read MoreHow small banks may avoid Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) validation setbacks
The Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have all published guidance explaining how risk managers should meet Bank Secrecy Act…
Read MoreLiquidity Stress Models: The Backbone of Financial Stability
In an era of financial uncertainty, effective liquidity risk management is critical for institutions seeking long-term stability. Liquidity stress modelling helps banks, asset managers, and other financial entities assess their…
Read MorePhiladelphia Then and Now: Disparities in Mortgage Lending
Mortgages are the financial cornerstone that allows most American families to purchase their homes. However, some families face more difficulties than others when applying for a mortgage. Could applicants’ race…
Read MoreComplify acquisition and Amul Sagar Bhatia joining KDOA
Kevin D. Oden & Associates (KDOA) is pleased to announce that they have acquired a robust model risk management platform and validation reporting system through the purchase of Complify. This…
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