Vendor Management Program Policy
This Vendor Management Program Policy is intended to ensure the risk management third-party outsourcing processes of a bank, credit union, fintech company, or other type of financial institution take into account the level of risk, complexity, and size of the organization and the nature of its third-party relationships via its Vendor Management Program.
Table of Contents
- Purpose and Contents – Topic 1
- Policy Statement – Topic 2
- Risk Management – Topic 3
- Organization, Responsibilities and Administration – Topic 4
- Third-Party Relationship Life Cycle – Topic 5
- Business Continuity Standards – Topic 6
- Vendor Relationships with Insiders – Topic 7
- Third-Party Payment Processors – Topic 8
- Foreign Service Providers – Topic 9
- Managed Security Service Providers – Topic 10
- Independent Consultants – Topic 11
- Financial Technology Company Providers – Topic 12
- Bank Deposit Products and Services Providers – Topic 13
- Core Service Providers – Topic 14
- Bank Service Company Act Policy – Topic 15
- Audit Policy – Topic 16
- Staff Training – Topic 17
- Retention of Documentation – Topic 18
Recent updates to this product:
10/01/26 Update
Joint Statement on Community Banks’ Engagement with Core Service Providers
03/16/26 Update
FFIEC – Updated Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) Examination Manual
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