CECL vs. Excel: The Real Cost of Spreadsheet-Based Compliance July 10, 2026 For community bank CFOs managing CECL quarterly When your institution moved to CECL compliance, Excel was probably involved. It made
CECL Data Requirements: What Banks Need to Get Right July 8, 2026 For many financial institutions, implementing Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) standards can be challenging — not because of the model
Stream Webinar – Balance Sheet Assumptions Benchmarking Survey July 6, 2026 Real peer benchmarking on balance sheet assumptions — finally. For too long, benchmarking balance sheet assumptions has meant anecdotal conversations,
Empyrean Client Conference 2026 June 4, 2026 Thanks for joining the Empyrean Client Conference 2026! See you next year! Want to learn more? Stay connected with Empyrean’s
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Funds Transfer Pricing: A Practical Guide for Regional Banks May 11, 2026 Funds transfer pricing (FTP) is a fundamental concept in banking performance management. It allows institutions to analyze the profitability of
Budgeting and Forecasting Guide: Best Practices for Banks to Know May 11, 2026 Budgeting and forecasting are key tools that are necessary to help banks navigate today’s volatile financial markets. Banks face interest
Bank Stress Test Scenarios: Practical Examples for Community Banks April 30, 2026 For many banks, stress testing remains a time-intensive process that slows decision-making. Many institutions still treat stress testing as a
Capital Stress Testing: A Practical Guide for Banks April 30, 2026 Capital stress testing is a fundamental pillar of risk management for banks. It helps institutions measure the impact of adverse
