Christine Thomas

In January of 2025, the Federal Deposit Insurance Company (FDIC) underwent a leadership change with Travis Hill taking over as Acting Chairman. This departure from the previous regulatory approach has focused more on boosting innovat...

Due to the interdependent nature of regulatory compliance, organizations face a complicated set of challenges when it comes to GRC management. Manual approaches to risk management, where different departments are traditionally siloed,...

As we progress through 2025, banks and financial institutions must navigate an environment marked by unprecedented regulatory uncertainty. The convergence of unpredictability, growing regulatory fragmentation, and rise in litigation r...

The financial services industry is navigating an era of accelerated change, mainly due to growing risk complexity and intensifying regulatory demands. Financial institutions deal with interconnected risks spanning cybersecurity, thi...

Risk management for credit unions has evolved from a defensive necessity to a critical driver of growth, trust, and long-term resilience. This shift is significant. No longer is it enough to treat risk management as a routine comp...

The current insurance landscape is shaped by a wide range of fast-moving and interconnected risks. Inflation and interest rate fluctuations are impacting claims, pricing, and capital planning. Meanwhile, digital transformation bring...

Commercial Real Estate (CRE) markets are under mounting pressure, with loan portfolio performance varying widely across sectors. Corporate rental space remains the most challenged as hybrid work is reshaping demand, while multifamil...

The financial services industry is navigating an era of accelerated change, driven by growing risk complexity and heightened operational uncertainty. Financial institutions face interconnected risks spanning cybersecurity, third-p...

Credit unions in 2025 are operating in a competitive risk environment shaped by economic shifts, operational pressures, and growing technological difficulties. As regulatory expectations evolve and the financial landscape continues to...

Regulatory change in 2025 is no longer linear or predictable. Sudden policy shifts are accelerating in volume, shifting direction across agencies, and becoming increasingly difficult to interpret. Executive orders, rule reversals, a...