Capital-Stack-Logo
Invictus-Partner-Program

The Invictus Partner Program ensures that you will get unlimited consulting support for any of your capital stress testing questions. With the Invictus Capital Stress Testing service, our analysts are your analysts.

UPscaleLogo-InvictusInvictus's upSCALE is an efficient CECL implementation solution designed for banks under $1 billion in total assets. With streamlined processes and public data validation, upSCALE ensures compliance with ASU-2016-13. Access your prior calculations anytime and enjoy full data download capabilities for ultimate convenience. Simplify your CECL journey with upSCALE.

 

upSCALE vs. Fed SCALE

While introduced by the Federal Reserve to assist smaller community banks, Fed SCALE ironically falls short when it comes to scalability. 

 

UPscaleLogo-1
Enter upSCALE – the solution that addresses the frustrations of spreadsheet-based CECL methods.

 

 

Keep Track

Keep track of all your CECL calculations with ease – access prior versions effortlessly in one centralized location.

Simplify

Simplify peer selection and evaluate their appropriateness seamlessly with upSCALE's intuitive interface.

Filter Banks

Swiftly filter banks based on proximity, similarity, size, and more, with upSCALE's intuitive and efficient tools.

Start your trial period

Just give us some information about you and your bank and we'll reach out to get you started on a trial basis as no cost. 

Close to $1 billion?

For institutions nearing or exceeding the $1 billion threshold, upSCALE may no longer be applicable. But fret not! You can still access Invictus's top-tier service through our comprehensive full-service CECL solution.

Our pricing is simple.

SCALE was designed to offer smaller community banks a simple and affordable route to CECL implementation. The good news? upSCALE follows suit with competitive pricing tailored to this very purpose!

upScale-pricing

Our Expertise

Invictus has over 50 years of combined expertise helping community banks - let us put that experience to work for you:

Adam-circle

Adam Mustafa
President & CEO

Guy-circle

Guy LeBlanc
President, BankGenome Analytics

Frequently asked questions

While WARM offers a higher level of customization, SCALE stands out for its simplicity and cost-effectiveness, making it the preferred choice for smaller institutions seeking an efficient path forward.

No, Invictus's upSCALE adheres precisely to the methodology outlined in the Federal Reserve's "Scaled CECL Allowance for Losses Estimator" (SCALE). However, upSCALE offers additional conveniences that traditional spreadsheet approaches lack.

SCALE essentially leverages the work of larger banks to simplify CECL compliance. By selecting peer institutions and utilizing their ACL rates from public data, you can ensure your reserve meets CECL standards. This is because peer bank CECL reserves are required to be compliant, providing confidence in your own compliance.

Further Reading

blog-102220-885x319-1

WARMing up to SCALE

Although there are many potential solutions to calculating the ACL, small banks seem to gravitate toward the “Weighted Average Remaining Maturity” (WARM) or “Scaled CECL Allowance for Losses Estimator” (SCALE) methods.
Read This Article
blog-082421-885x319-1-1

10 Last-Minute Questions for 2023 CECL Banks to Ask Their Potential Vendor

The clock is starting to tick for community banks that must adopt the CECL standard by January 1, 2023. It’s mid-August and many banks still have not picked a software or consulting partner to assist them on this journey. 

Read This Article
CECL Thumbnail +-2

Addressing CECL Model Pain Points: Expert Advice for Banks

Are you a CFO or Chief Credit Officer grappling with your bank's CECL calculation, feeling frustrated and overwhelmed? You're not alone.

Read This Article