Financial Institutions & Specialty Finance
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Amid market evolution and shifting consumer expectations, banks and other lenders need to be agile and adaptable to change.
As digital transformation accelerates, regulatory requirements expand and consolidation increases in the bank and non-bank lending industry, these institutions need deep market knowledge and forward-thinking initiatives to realize long-term success.
BDO understands this dynamic banking environment, and we have the knowledge, resources and tools to assist leaders across each sector. We provide tailored services that make an impact, whether you need to evaluate credit risk, transform financial reporting, test internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), navigate M&A or a myriad of other initiatives.
BDO’s Financial Institutions & Specialty Finance practice offers customized, partner-level engagement with experienced industry professionals to help clients monetize data, generate more revenue and improve customer insights.
How BDO Can Help
Who We Serve
At BDO, we understand the evolving challenges that financial institutions face and work with clients in navigating the changing landscape across segments.
Banking
More than ever, banks need advisors with the knowledge and experience to guide them through the conditions ahead. BDO provides assistance to navigate these industry dynamics with strategic advice, demonstrated insights and best practices. Our advisory offerings include regulatory compliance, CECL adoption and implementation, raising capital, loan restructurings, purchase accounting and mergers and acquisitions.
Mortgage Brokers
BDO helps mortgage lenders identify opportunities for adapting and continuing to grow. Our professionals have worked closely with the Office of Mortgage Settlement Oversight and maintain a deep knowledge of guidelines and regulations. With an extensive international accounting and consulting network at our disposal, we deliver a tailored service approach for navigating today’s complex financial marketplace.
Specialty Finance
Technology continues to transform financial services as consumers demand more convenience and speed, creating new regulatory and cybersecurity pressures. BDO provides in-depth knowledge and tailored services for regulatory compliance, cybersecurity enhancement and improved performance. Our experienced professionals offer the insights to develop new capital-raising strategies and more effectively evaluate credit risk.
Financial Institutions & Specialty Finance Insights
Explore our most recent resources and thought leadership.
3 Reasons Why Banks Should Lean into Digital Transformation in 2023
April 5, 20233 Reasons Why Banks Should Lean into Digital Transformation in 2023
April 5, 2023In this insight, we assess these three key reasons and discuss how banks can innovate in the year ahead.
Evolving Compliance Reporting, What Financial Institutions Need to Know
February 28, 2023Evolving Compliance Reporting, What Financial Institutions Need to Know
February 28, 2023The regulatory landscape for financial institutions and financial services companies is ever evolving. Consumer behavior and expectations are primary catalysts for new or amended regulation.
Lenders Beware: Rising Default Risk Requires a Proactive Approach
February 20, 2023Lenders Beware: Rising Default Risk Requires a Proactive Approach
February 20, 2023As last year’s economic mood shifted from mild concern about transitory inflation to fears of a recession, rising interest rates raised the threat of default risk.
Financial Services and Unclaimed Property – What You Need to Know
February 13, 2023Financial Services and Unclaimed Property – What You Need to Know
February 13, 2023Here we review what you need to know to comply with state escheat laws and the potential risks you may be facing as a holder within the financial organization industry as a whole.
Leveraging MLOps Principles to Comply with CECL
September 8, 2022Leveraging MLOps Principles to Comply with CECL
September 8, 2022Savvy risk managers have reimagined their model risk management frameworks by incorporating model operations (MLOps) powered by technology and automation.
The BDO 600 2022 Compensation Studies
August 19, 2022The BDO 600 2022 Compensation Studies
August 19, 2022Executive and Board Pay Rise Amid Rapidly Evolving Business Landscape
Going Digital: Banking’s Workforce Of the Future
July 26, 2022Going Digital: Banking’s Workforce Of the Future
July 26, 2022The discussion about digital transformation in financial services often focuses on which tools and solutions can best help an organization address challenges and opportunities.
What Banks Can Learn From Fintechs
June 16, 2022What Banks Can Learn From Fintechs
June 16, 2022Fintech companies continue to disrupt financial services as innovations help capture new opportunities.
IRS Boosts Standard Cents-per-Mile Rates For July 1 Through December 31, 2022
June 10, 2022IRS Boosts Standard Cents-per-Mile Rates For July 1 Through December 31, 2022
June 10, 2022For the final six months of 2022, the standard mileage rate for business travel will increase by 4 cents per mile, from 58.5 to 62.5 cents per mile, according to IRS Announcement 2022-13.
Valuing Financial Institutions In A New Era Of Banking
May 4, 2022Valuing Financial Institutions In A New Era Of Banking
May 4, 2022Financial institutions have been impacted by shifts in consumer behavior — which accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic — and the industry is responding accordingly.
A New Year Brings New Considerations for Banking
February 25, 2022A New Year Brings New Considerations for Banking
February 25, 2022This year, banks can plan to manage their need to address existing trends while preparing for emerging growth opportunities.
SEC Staff Statement on LIBOR Transition
January 19, 2022SEC Staff Statement on LIBOR Transition
January 19, 2022As the cessation of LIBOR nears, the SEC staff issued a statement addressing disclosure obligations, operational complexities, and other reminders for investment professionals. The statement compliments previous statements, reinforcing the requirement for registrants to disclose material qualitative and quantitative information the transition from LIBOR has, or may have, on operations.
Core of the Core Deposit Intangible – Valuation and Trends
October 20, 2021Core of the Core Deposit Intangible – Valuation and Trends
October 20, 2021As bank-related mergers continue to accelerate in 2021 in the face of pent-up transaction demand, the financial reporting requirements related to ASC 805, Business Combinations, have brought the CDI back into focus.
Bank M&A Increases With a Keen Focus on Thorough Due Diligence
September 27, 2021Bank M&A Increases With a Keen Focus on Thorough Due Diligence
September 27, 2021Since March 2021, the financial institutions and specialty finance industry has experienced a sharp uptick in mergers and acquisitions.
Early Priorities for The Biden Administration: Areas to Watch
May 19, 2021Early Priorities for The Biden Administration: Areas to Watch
May 19, 2021While there are dozens of policies that will unfold over the next four years, there are several key areas for leaders to watch in the short term and consider for future opportunities and challenges that arise.
2021 Financial Services Digital Transformation Survey
May 18, 20212021 Financial Services Digital Transformation Survey
May 18, 2021Digitizing Financial Institutions and Specialty Finance Organizations.
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Managing Director; Financial Institutions & Specialty Finance National Practice Leader
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