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Exciting news! 🎉 We're delighted to share that Ncontracts has acquired Quantivate, a prominent player in the world of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions for the banking sector. 🤝 okt.to/Hq3vZb

What does it actually mean to audit an AI? It thinks, learns, and adapts and sometimes even its creators don't know how it makes decisions. Internal auditors are the unsung heroes navigating this new frontier. Here's the framework to do it right: bit.ly/3YnThUl #InternalAudit #AIRisk #FinancialServices

If you missed yesterday's webinar, here's what your peers are talking about: bit.ly/4ctWKJf Rafael DeLeon breaks down the full 2026 Third-Party Risk Management Survey results — staffing benchmarks, AI vendor risk, board expectations, and more. For those that attended, what was the stat that piqued your interest the most? Leave us a comment! #TPRM #ThirdPartyRisk #AI #Compliance #FinancialServices

What actually counts as a vendor for an RIA or wealth management firm? The answer matters more than you think — and it's probably broader than your current list reflects. Reg S-P draws attention to certain service providers, but every firm, platform, and partner woven into your operations carries compliance risk. This session walks through the full third-party lifecycle in plain language and gives you practical first steps for building or strengthening your oversight program, no matter where you're starting from. Register: bit.ly/4l9ZI7O #RIA #WealthManagement #VendorRisk #RegSP #ThirdPartyRisk #ComplianceOfficer

TPRM is evolving quickly, and financial institutions are adjusting in real time. Join Rafael DeLeon tomorrow as he unpacks the 2026 Third-Party Risk Management Survey — the trends, the benchmarks, and what it all means for your vendor program this year. 🔗 Grab your spot: bit.ly/4ctWKJf #TPRM #VendorRisk #ThirdPartyRisk #VendorManagement

Stay ahead of the compliance curve. Federal enforcement has quieted — but compliance risk has transformed. Get strategies for navigating state enforcement, litigation trends, AI risks, and staying exam-ready in 2026's uncertain landscape. Don't get caught off guard. 🔗 Link in the comments #FinancialCompliance #RegulatoryChange #ComplianceStrategy #BankingIndustry #ComplianceRisk

AI vendor risk isn't a future problem. It's a now problem. Here's how FIs are getting ahead of it. Learn 10 tips to successfully manage third-party AI risk 👇 #ThirdPartyRisk #FinancialServices #AritificalIntelligence #AI

Still running compliance on spreadsheets? Financial Instutitions that do face 7x more examiner questions than their automated peers. That's just one finding from the Ncontracts 2026 Future of Compliance Survey and it's a wake-up call. Nearly 4 in 10 FIs are managing compliance with one or two people. A wave of seasoned professionals is heading for retirement. And while AI could be the great equalizer, only 2% of FIs have broadly implemented it. The question isn't whether compliance is changing. It's whether your institution is keeping up. #ComplianceManagement #FutureofCompliance #Banking

Vendors regulators care about. Third-party risk you may not have named yet. A program that actually works for your firm size. This webinar is built for RIAs and wealth management firms ready to get serious about vendor oversight — wherever they're starting from. Save your seat today: bit.ly/4l9ZI7O #VendorManagement #ThirdPartyRisk #RIA #WealthManagement #Compliance

Your peers have already weighed in. Now it's time to see where you stack up. On March 24, we're breaking down results from our 2026 Third-Party Risk Management Survey — covering staffing benchmarks, AI vendor risk, board expectations, and more. If TPRM is part of your job, this webinar is for you. Save your seat: bit.ly/4ctWKJf #TPRM #VendorRisk #ThirdPartyRisk #VendorManagement

Regulatory uncertainty. State-level enforcement. AI governance gaps. Vendor breaches affecting 700+ FIs. The 2026 risk landscape isn't slowing down — is your compliance program ready? bit.ly/3PCteEh #RiskManagement #Compliance #FinancialServices

Not all SOC reports are created equal and requesting the wrong one could leave critical gaps in your vendor due diligence. SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 reports each serve a distinct purpose. Knowing which to request, and why, is the difference between a thorough vendor risk assessment and one that leaves your institution exposed. This infographic breaks down the key differences, helps you match the right report to your needs, and gives you the foundation to make smarter vendor risk decisions: bit.ly/4tUsjlN #VendorRisk #SOCReports #ThirdPartyRisk #Compliance #RiskManagement

The Fed just proposed removing reputation risk from bank supervision — and the OCC and FDIC are doing the same. But before you scrap it from your framework entirely, there's a catch. Stephanie Lyon breaks down why the answer isn't so simple. Want to learn more about the latest reg updates? Check it out: bit.ly/3Pt8rpQ #BankingRegulation #Compliance #RegulatoryUpdate #ReputationRisk #FinancialServices #Banking

The 2026 compliance reality check your team needs. Watch our latest webinar on demand: bit.ly/3ZT3vMU Regulatory quiet doesn't equal regulatory relief. Our experts explored how enforcement is evolving, from state-level action to litigation risk to AI compliance challenges, and shared practical frameworks for building resilient programs when examiner feedback is limited. Essential intelligence for navigating today's uncertain regulatory environment. #BankingCompliance #FinancialRegulation #ComplianceOfficers #RiskCompliance

Your vendor list is probably longer — and riskier — than you think. For RIAs and wealth management firms, managing third-party relationships is a regulatory expectation. Reg S-P spotlights some service providers, but the firms and platforms your business runs on every day carry risk too. This webinar gives you a practical foundation for vendor oversight that works for firms at any stage. Register: bit.ly/4l9ZI7O #VendorManagement #RIA #WealthManagement #ThirdPartyRisk #Compliance

Big news from Ncontracts! 🚨 For the first time EVER, AI vendor risk has tied cybersecurity as the #1 third-party concern for financial institutions. And not a single organization feels extremely confident managing it. Ncontracts' 2026 State of Third-Party Risk Management Survey — 173 financial services professionals, eye-opening results: 🤖 72% are only partially aware of which vendors use AI 🧑 63% of TPRM programs run on just 1–2 dedicated FTEs 📈 More than half manage 300+ vendors AI risk didn't sneak up on anyone. But most programs weren't built to handle it yet. The data is in. See what we found👉 bit.ly/40rNgac #TPRM #VendorRisk #AIRisk #ThirdPartyRisk #FinancialServices #RiskManagement #Compliance

Federal pullback doesn't mean a free pass. The DOJ just proved it with a $68M fair lending settlement. February's reg landscape is full of mixed signals — and the March Reg Update breaks it all down. Hit play. 🎙️ bit.ly/3Pt8rpQ #RegulatoryUpdate #FairLending #Compliance #RiskManagement

What are your peers actually doing with third-party risk in 2026? Our 2026 TPRM Survey is in — and the results reveal where financial institutions are thriving, where blind spots remain, and where programs are falling behind. Join us March 24 to unpack the benchmarks shaping vendor risk management this year. Register today: bit.ly/4ctWKJf #TPRM #VendorRisk #ThirdPartyRisk #VendorManagement

Your vendors' vendors create risk you need to manage. This on-demand webinar delivers practical approaches to fourth-party oversight in financial services. Discover how downstream risk fits into effective TPRM programs, when deeper review is warranted, and realistic frameworks for monitoring subcontractors, cloud providers, and data processors. Access the recording: ncontracts.com/webinars/fourt… #FourthPartyRisk #TPRM #Compliance #FinancialServices

Happy International Women's Day! 🌸 Today, we celebrate the women who show up every day with expertise, resilience, and leadership — in financial services, in compliance, and right here at Ncontracts. The work of building stronger, safer financial institutions is powered in no small part by the women who drive it forward. We're proud to work alongside so many of them. To every woman on our team and in our community — thank you. Your impact is seen, valued, and celebrated. 💜 #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #WomenInFinance #WomenInCompliance

New York's FAIR Act is now in effect — and if your FI operates in the state, it's time to get up to speed. The biggest expansion of NY's consumer protection law in over 40 years adds unfair and abusive practices to the AG's enforcement toolkit, using the same UDAAP standards you already know. One transaction is enough to trigger action. Check out our latest blog for everything you need to know. 🔗 bit.ly/46JTS7p #Compliance #UDAAP #ConsumerProtection #FinancialServices #FAIRAct