Financial Institutions

Mercadien Announces Executive Promotions; Names Three New Partners

Princeton, NJ & Philadelphia, PA – Mercadien is pleased to announce several promotions within the firm’s corporate leadership team.  Ms. Melissa Correa, CRCM, a member of the Financial Institutions Services Group, was promoted to managing director of The Mercadien Group and principal in Mercadien, P.C., CPAs (the official titles of firm partners). Melissa has been…

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Mercadien Celebrates 60 Years of Serving Our Clients & Community

Princeton, NJ & Philadelphia, PA – Mercadien, a leading accounting and advisory firm in New Jersey, is proud to announce its 60th anniversary of providing exceptional accounting, tax and advisory services to clients across various industries, including private companies, financial institutions, government entities, nonprofit and human service organizations and individuals and families. Since its establishment…

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Model Governance: How to Formalize the Program

As a small financial institution, you may not have formalized a comprehensive model risk governance program. Model governance refers to the framework and structure an institution establishes to oversee and manage its models effectively. Such a program is to be in accordance with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and Federal Reserve Bank…

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7 Ways to Enhance Your Compliance Function

Ensuring your bank’s compliance function is effective and meeting expectations is of the utmost importance to regulators. This is evident through the design of the examination process and creation of a standalone regulatory agency focused on consumer compliance, in addition to an increasing number of regulatory changes and enforcement actions in recent years. With that…

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10 Ways to Protect Your Institution During Uncertain Times

We’ve all read the shocking news of recent financial institution failures. We’re also well aware of quickly rising interest rates and volatility in the market. Regulatory scrutiny is coming, and your institution’s asset/liability and liquidity management (ALLM) processes will fall under more intense review. Are you ready for that? Let’s start by looking at how…

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Mercadien Announces Executive Promotions; Names Three New Partners

Princeton, NJ & Philadelphia, PA – The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce several promotions within the firm’s corporate leadership team.  Ms. Bjondina Karpuzi, CPA, PSA, a member of the Private Company and Advisory Services Groups, was promoted to managing director of The Mercadien Group and principal in Mercadien, P.C., CPAs (the official titles of…

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Webinar Replay: Why You Should Validate Your CECL Model

Mercadien’s Financial Institutions Services Group hosted a complimentary webinar “Why You Should Validate Your CECL Model” Thursday May 12, 2022 from 1-2:30 PM.   Presenters Joseph Galdo, CPA, CAMS, CFE, CERP, Director & David Healey, Supervisor reviewed the CECL readiness and model validation process, as well as considerations and best practices relating to CECL. During the webinar,…

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How Independent Loan Reviews Can Mitigate Risk to Your Institution

Banks and financial institutions rely on the insight from independent loan reviewers to uncover potential risks embedded in their loan portfolios. As part of standard practice, financial institutions engage independent entities to review their loan portfolios, ensuring no undue risk may affect the Bank’s overall asset quality and capital composition. An independent review of the…

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Risks You Haven’t Thought of: How Climate Change is Presenting New Challenges for Lenders

In the Fourth Quarter of 2021, President Biden presented his administration’s “roadmap for climate change,” identifying how government agencies would strengthen infrastructure in response to worsening climate conditions. This was a key position during the Biden campaign, and its persisting emphasis has brought the world of banking to an inflection point. Climate Plan B impacts…

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Mercadien Announces Executive Promotions; Several Associates Promoted to Director

Mercadien is pleased to announce several promotions within the firm’s corporate leadership team.  Three professionals were promoted to the level of Director: Ms. Melissa Correa, CRCM, a member of the Financial Institutions Services Group and resident of Oklahoma City, OK; Mr. Matthew Daly, CPA, a member of both the Government Services and Audit and Assurance…

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