Exam Preparation

Safety & Soundness Exam Preparation for Regional Banks

Safety and soundness examinations evaluate your institution's financial condition, risk management, and operational practices. Canarie helps you maintain evidence of governance, risk management activities, and control effectiveness throughout the examination cycle. Specifically tailored for the unique examination requirements facing regional banks.

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Regional Banks Exam Preparation Challenges

Multi-state regulatory complexity
Coordinating compliance across business lines
Scaling compliance with growth
Managing multiple examiner relationships
Consistent policy implementation

Examining Agencies

FDICOCCFederal ReserveNCUA

Exam Frequency

Annual for most institutions

Preparation Steps for Regional Banks

1
Update enterprise risk assessment
2
Compile board and committee minutes
3
Gather audit and examination follow-up evidence
4
Document policy review completions
5
Prepare capital and liquidity documentation
6
Compile internal control testing results
7
Document vendor management activities

Evidence Examiners Expect

Board and committee meeting minutes
Enterprise risk assessment
Audit findings and remediation tracking
Policy attestations and reviews
Capital planning documentation
Internal control testing results
Vendor due diligence records

Related Compliance Areas for Regional Banks

Enterprise compliance programBSA/AMLConsumer lending complianceMortgage complianceState-specific requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

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