Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

But for most community banks, building a trustworthy brand isn’t a conscious effort. So first, we’ll look at how two community banks have become trusted pillars of the community through charity work and good old?fashioned billion-asset community bank. Build your community. It’s in their DNA.

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Abrigo

MARCH 17, 2022

The Stress Test Scenarios for Big Banks Are Useful for Smaller Institutions' Own Tests Banking regulators recently released the 2022 scenarios for upcoming stress tests by the biggest banks. The 2022 stress test scenarios provide a blueprint for community banks and credit unions to get started on their own stress tests.

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Abrigo

JULY 21, 2021

As part of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) first national priorities list for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) policies, one important priority continues to be detecting, reporting, and preventing terrorist financing. See Part I: Implications for Community Financial Institutions.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The DOJ’s lawsuit against Lakeland, filed in a New Jersey federal district court, is part of the DOJ’s nationwide “ Combating Redlining Initiative ” launched in October 2021. According to the DOJ , the settlement represents the third-largest redlining settlement in the DOJ’s history.

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Abrigo

JULY 19, 2021

As part of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) first national priorities list for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) policies, one important priority continues to be critical in deterring AML/CFT concerns. See Part I: Implications for Community Financial Institutions. Learn more.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 22, 2024

Banks of all sizes need practical tools to win the fight against fraud, so it should be no surprise that 31% of financial services organizations plan to add new technology systems to fight fraud, compared to 10% in 2021. An informed and vigilant community is a powerful deterrent against fraud.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 18, 2022

After moving alone in 2020 to reform its Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has joined the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Federal Reserve Board in issuing a joint notice of proposed rulemaking setting forth proposed amendments to their regulations implementing the CRA.

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FICO

DECEMBER 15, 2020

So, here are the five for 2021. If my prediction is on the mark, 2021 should be one where improved customer communications will fuel stronger customer engagement. On December 8 and 11, the House and Senate respectively approved the National Defense Authorization Act of 2021 (NDAA) by large bipartisan margins.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The fact that this market has been loosely regulated in the United States leaves the industry open to illegal actors in the dark market and open trade, such as auction houses and the internet. Stay up to date on trends in money laundering and AML/CFT regulation. Using art and antiquities to launder money. Treasury reviews art industry.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 24, 2022

Banks have ceased using LIBOR to price assets and liabilities after 2021. However, some community banks are still deciding on the correct term lending index to adopt. We believe that having more options for community banks is beneficial. There are three term indices available to community banks: SOFR, BSBY, and Ameribor.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 31, 2023

Recap and forecast The current state of AML/CFT regulations Terminology change Financial crime professionals have long referred to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance in conjunction with anti-money laundering efforts as “BSA/AML.” billion to fraud in 2021, a 70% increase over the prior year. That represents nearly 2.8

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

Observing the gap in pandemic relief in south Florida due to a lack of local community banks, a trio of banking veterans teamed up to form a digital-first community bank—and were granted a charter in record time to support local businesses. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Name: Locality Bank. Assets: $55 million. Built on a solid foundation.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

With the 2021 change in administration in Washington, D.C., On January 1, 2021, the Senate voted into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The AMLA is extensive, and there are many steps involved before FinCEN can implement the act, such as conducting studies, writing regulations, and publishing guidance.

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CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Acting Director Uejio also expressed concern about “disparities in some companies’ responses to Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities” found by consumer advocates, but he did not name those consumer advocates or the studies that may have prompted his comments. He stated that “senior leadership of these companies can expect to hear from me.”

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 8, 2022

As a result, a company that controls an institution that is not a BHCA bank is not required to register as a bank holding company with the Federal Reserve Board and, therefore, is not subject to regulation and supervision by the Federal Reserve Board. 5301) (e.g.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Financial Stability Board (FSB) Chair Randal Quarles has warned global financial regulators that they must accelerate the creation of a framework for cryptocurrency and other forms of digital money, Reuters reported on Wednesday (Feb. Pressures that can lead to market fragmentation exist. Federal Reserve governor — in the letter.

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Abrigo

JUNE 13, 2022

According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), this heartless crime is most likely under-reported due to victims' embarrassment. More banks are reporting to APS, rising from 62% in 2017 to 81% in 2019 and 78% in 2021. The latest survey indicates that COVID-19 has impacted bank community engagement. BSA Rules and Regulation.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Bank regulators created the UBPR “peer analysis” to help further their own mission of prudential regulation, and it’s not a great substitute for the bank’s own performance benchmarking. Looking at NIM, in Q2 2021, the UBPR indicated a value of 3.52 Neither of which add much value. Peer analysis vs. benchmarking?

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Abrigo

JULY 23, 2021

FinCEN released their first ever government wide priorities (“Priorities”) for anti-money laundering and countering terrorist financing on June 30, 2021. The regulations are forthcoming, but institutions now should begin the process of performing a threat-focused risk assessment which will guide them where to focus their efforts.

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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 28, 2021

The fate of the OCC’s Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) final rule , issued on May 20, 2020, hangs in the balance following the inauguration of President Biden on January 20 and the resignation of former Acting Comptroller Brian Brooks, who was a major proponent of the rule, on January 14. Comments are due on February 2, 2021.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The hearing was held to discuss historical and ongoing discrimination in the financial services industry, and the roles of Congress and regulators in addressing these issues. Lisa Rice, President and CEO, National Fair Housing Alliance; Mr. Marc H. The witnesses included: Ms.

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CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

In a memorandum issued on January 26, 2021, President Biden has ordered the Secretary of the U.S. In Inclusive Communities , which was decided in 2015, the U. The Massachusetts court’s order, entered on October 25, 2020, also enjoins HUD from enforcing the 2020 Rule and keeps the 2013 Rule in place until further order of the court.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

See Part I: Implications for Community Financial Institutions. October 26 is now nationally recognized as BSA/AML Day.) However, the importance of this risk management function is not only essential to the financial institution, but also critical to our country, our communities, and our loved ones. BSA Rules and Regulation.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Whether that is the case or not, the reprieve is now over. On December 16, 2021, FinCEN announced an $8 million civil money penalty against CommunityBank of Texas (CBOT) for willful Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) violations and failing to maintain an effective anti-money laundering (AML) program. Fundamentals of BSA.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

But as the prevalence of security breaches grows, so do the opportunities for community banks to position themselves as guardians of their customers’ personal data through compliance, technology and relationship building. Shielding sensitive customer information from prying eyes remains a chronic industry challenge. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. We are in awe. Seriously in awe.

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

These represent the first remarks by these regulators following the DOJ’s announcement of its major new “ Combatting Redlining Initiative ” on October 22, 2021, and it was the topic of each of their presentations. along racial, ethnic and national origin lines. Small business lending.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Experts say the move will not go unnoticed when the accounting standards begin to take effect for public companies in 2021. However, small community banks without such resources are sounding their concerns. According to Cherry Bekaert LLP , Bank of America has allocated a 50-person team to prepare for adjusted credit loss standards.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

When considering each of the eight AML/CFT priorities FinCEN identified in 2021, banks and credit unions must evaluate the risks and incorporate them into their policies and procedures to meet regulatory expectations. financial system to move funds that will be used for weapons against the United States or the United Nations countries.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The June 2021 release of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( FinCEN) Priorities makes this clear in naming cybercrime as one of the eight national anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CTF) priorities. This may include community financial institutions and credit unions.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The June 2021 release of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( FinCEN) Priorities makes this clear in naming cybercrime as one of the eight national anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CTF) priorities. This may include community financial institutions and credit unions.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As if that wasn’t enough, regulators took a sledgehammer to debit fee income with Reg II changes that will begin reducing card-not-present interchange fees starting in July 2023. In 2021, there were more than 120 fintech IPOs in the U.S., Newman also architected 25 business acquisitions from 2000 through 2021. Bravo April!

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Perficient

MAY 21, 2021

Perficient Bright Paths is a program designed to advance STEM education and career opportunities for underrepresented constituencies and communities. She taught herself Python in order to pass Bright Paths technical interview for admissions and will be graduating from Bright Paths in June 2021. Bright Paths Project: Grow Better.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 22, 2021

The agencies are the Comptroller of the Currency, Farm Credit Administration, FDIC, Federal Reserve Board, and National Credit Union Administration (Agencies). Comments on the new proposed Q&As are due by May 17, 2021. Recently, federal agencies proposed revisions to the Interagency Questions and Answers Regarding Flood Insurance.

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Money and Payments

AUGUST 14, 2023

Simply put, the European legislator decided upon promulgating a regulation that obliges future virtual asset providers to broadcast personal data for all transactions along in the international value chain for reasons of preventing money laundering and terrorist finance. Where can I find the disputed requirement(s) in the EU regulation?

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Money and Payments

AUGUST 8, 2023

Simply put, the European legislator decided upon promulgating a regulation that obliges future virtual asset providers to broadcast personal data for all transactions along in the international value chain for reasons of preventing money laundering and terrorist finance. Where can I find this requirement in the EU regulation?

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Lex Sokolin

MARCH 31, 2021

There’s a big difference between belonging to a community that you simply like, and a community that will make you *rich*. and tie their function to the community activity we see in the quickly-expanding NFT sector. It is the gatekeeper of the banking community. Jumio, Feedzai, and Chainalysis?—?and

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