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US OCC highlights key risks to federal banking system in latest report

  • AI Risks Warning
    • The OCC’s Fall 2023 report warns banks of “significant challenges” due to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services.
    • AI’s interaction with banking is labeled as an “emerging risk,” highlighting potential challenges despite benefits like cost reduction and improved services.
  • Managing AI Risks
    • Banks are urged to manage AI use safely, soundly, and fairly, considering risks in compliance, credit, reputation, and operations.
    • The report emphasizes the need for banks to identify, measure, monitor, and control risks associated with AI use.
  • Current Risks in Financial Institutions
    • Market, operational, credit, and compliance risks have increased, according to the OCC.
    • Credit risks are attributed to factors such as higher interest rates, increased exposure in real estate lending, inflation, declining corporate profitability, and potential slower economic growth.
  • Operational Challenges
    • The pursuit of digitalization has left firms vulnerable to fraud and errors, especially in peer-to-peer and faster payment platforms.
  • Compliance Risks
    • Compliance risk is “elevated” due to trends seeking to equalize credit access, often through broader technology applications and partnerships with third parties.
  • Federal Banking System Strength
    • Despite challenges, the report asserts that the overall strength of the federal banking system “remains sound.”
    • Banks are expected to remain diligent and adhere to prudent risk management practices across all risk areas.
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