top of page


FDIC’s Q1 2025 Banking Profile: Solid at a Glance, But Look Again
The FDIC published its quarterly banking profile for Q1 2025 yesterday. While the report looks "solid" on the surface, once you dive in a...
Jul 142 min read


Certified ≠ Validated: Know the Difference
If your institution relies on vendor models, this might save you from costly missteps and regulatory headaches. 🛑 Model Certifications ≠...
Jul 142 min read


Digital Dollars, Real Risk: What Stablecoins Mean for Model Risk
I’ve always been intrigued by crypto and the blockchain. But mostly from a distance as I'm pretty risk averse on the personal investing...
Jul 142 min read


A Better Approach to Model Validation: Practical, Thoughtful, Useful
Let’s be real - no one really gets too excited about a model validation. For many model owners, it can feel like a frustrating drain on...
Jul 142 min read


Principles That Guide Our Work at ValuRisk Partners
Now that I’ve launched my own firm, ValuRisk Partners, I’ve been reflecting on some of the lessons that have shaped how I approach model...
Jul 142 min read


Striking the Balance: Collaboration Between the 1st and 2nd Lines of Defense in Model Risk Management
In today’s highly regulated and data-driven financial environment, models are at the heart of decision-making, from credit underwriting...
May 62 min read
bottom of page