Cycle Counting is an organized division of a warehouse into manageable chunks. Regular counts are required for each “chunk.” These “chunks” can be a range of items and/or warehouse locations. To inspire an optimal use of Cycle Counts, you must employ several strategies. We will explore opportunistic and scheduled counts. We will also go into […]
Financial Services
Data to Be Reported with the FR 2052a Complex Institution Liquidity Monitoring Report
In my last blog I discussed the consolidations required for success with the FR 2052a Complex Institution Liquidity Monitoring Report. My next blog will outline the data that can be reported. The FR 2052a report collects data for 10 distinct tables covering 115 product types, 14 counterparty types, 72 asset classes, and 75 maturity buckets […]
Impact of Covid-19 Felt in the Shared National Credit Reviews Released by Bank Regulators
To misquote the great poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, “In the spring a young banker’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of SNC Classifications.” SNC (pronounced like the candy bar but without the “ers”) stands for the Shared National Credit Program, which, since 1977, has assessed risk in the largest and most complex credits shared by multiple […]
Consolidating Institutions with the FR 2052a Complex Institution Liquidity Monitoring Report
In my last blog I outlined the recent changes to the FR 2052a Complex Institution Liquidity Monitoring Report. Now I want to discuss the consolidations required for success. The first challenge faced by institutions looking to comply with the new reporting requirements and thresholds is to determine which subsidiary institutions must be consolidated. As required […]
Cash Forecasting During an Unstable Economy
Covid-19 has turned the world’s economies upside down. As preventative measures (such as lock-downs) continue, uncertainty abounds. This uncertainty is making it difficult for companies to gain a clear picture of their finances. In the best of times, when the financial waters are calm and the visibility is clear, cash forecasting remains one of the […]
Lift Off to the Oracle SCM Cloud! – Why Move to Cloud for SCM Enablement?
One of the biggest challenges companies face with their SCM applications footprint is moving part or all of it to a cloud-based SaaS/PaaS platform. This decision is sometimes complicated by the fact that on-premise license renewals, de-support notices for earlier versions of EBS, ‘true ups’ for user license fees (especially when there has been significant […]
Federal Reserve Changes Derivative Netting Rules
On February 18, the Federal Reserve Board announced a final rule that they claim is intended to reduce risk and increase efficiency in the financial system by applying derivative netting protections to a broader range of financial institutions. Sections 401-407 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (FDICIA) validate netting contracts among […]
Recent Changes to the FR 2052a Complex Institution Liquidity Monitoring Report
Previously, I discussed the history FR 2052a Complex Institution Liquidity Monitoring Report. My next blog will outline the recent changes to the report. As allowed in the FR’s 2052a guidelines, the Federal Reserve has already requested that monthly filers submit FR 2052a data on a more frequent basis and altered the asset and liquidity thresholds […]
New York Raises Check Cashing Fees
Effective February 26, 2021, New York State has increased the maximum fee that check cashers in New York State may charge. The increase is to 2.27 percent of the face amount of a check, draft, or money order. The increase is permitted under Part 400.11 of New York State’s Superintendent’s Regulations which provides for an […]
[Guide] Breaking Down the FR 2052a Complex Institution Liquidity Monitoring Report
The financial crisis of 2008 and 2009 highlighted the need for timely data to identify and monitor liquidity risks at individual firms, as well as in aggregate across the financial system, especially with respect to intra-company flows and exposures within a consolidated institution. Initially addressed through the Liquidity Coverage Ratio test, regulators soon recognized that […]
Are There Digital Strategy Lessons Financial Institutions Can Learn From Other Industries?
The answer is yes, of course there are. I presented on this topic, along with my colleague Scott Albahary – Chief Strategist for Financial Services here at Perficient and Jim Marous – Co-Publisher of The Financial Brand, to approximately 500 financial services industry folks. As the financial services industry continues to go through its digital […]
Success Criteria for an Effective Sales Enablement Program
Previously, I discussed the role of sales enablement in investment management. This blog analyzes how technology and the right team can improve your sales enablement program. For a sales enablement program to be successful at its launch and continue to be effective over time, it has to have the right mix of technology tools, and […]