Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In this feature, we’ll look at a number of ways you can continue to build trust—an especially crucial task as the pandemic continues, telecommuting persists and consumer banking practices evolve. But for most community banks, building a trustworthy brand isn’t a conscious effort. billion-asset community bank.

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Abrigo

MAY 24, 2024

Make FedNow work for your bank or credit union. The FedNow Service enables community financial institutions to stay competitive by meeting instant payment demands. Compliance measures: Ensuring adherence to Reg CC and FedNow operating procedures. Implement it smoothly with these tips on preparing for FedNow.

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ABA Community Banking

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

On the latest episode the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, Berkshire Bank President and CEO Nitin Mhatre discusss Berkshire Bank's "BEST Community Comeback," a new $5 billion ESG-focused initiative at the Massachusetts-based midsize community bank.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

In a survey of community banks and credit unions at the 2016 Sageworks Risk Management Summit, 42 percent of respondents said Commercial Real Estate, or CRE, lending was their primary focus for loan portfolio growth. This reflects a larger industry trend. For many, commercial real estate lending may be the ticket.

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ABA Community Banking

JUNE 13, 2023

The latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast features the winners of ABA's Distinguished Service Awards for Risk and Compliance. The post Podcast: Perspectives from two bank risk and compliance leaders appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. American Bank, National Association.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The data is intended to help the CFPB enforce fair lending laws and could also be used by the government and small business lenders to identify the needs of businesses, said Michelle Lucci, Abrigo Regulatory Compliance Manager. Lucci said the entities required to collect more data will include more than just banks and credit unions.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

A community bank’s practical guide to compliance cost control. When it comes to reducing compliance costs, recommendations typically fall into complicated territory. Complicated or not, one thing is certain: Community banks can’t afford to skimp on their compliance efforts. By Jim Kisch.

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FICO

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

The programs and NAGGL event attract mostly community banks and credit unions across the US because the SBA is known for connecting businesses with their local providers. FICO similarly works to help community banks and credit unions understand how they can increase loans given to those underserved businesses and do so profitably.

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Independent Banker

JULY 29, 2016

The demand for professional development opportunities for community bankers has never been greater. Last year Community Banker University’s eight certification programs provided more than 4,000 community bankers with highly tailored training.

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Independent Banker

JULY 28, 2016

For more than 30 years my community bank has offered college scholarships to local high school students. Through this process we at Centinel Bank of Taos have the opportunity to learn about their dreams and goals for the future. Our future is bright because community bankers recognize the importance of investing in our people.

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The Financial Brand

OCTOBER 21, 2020

How banks and credit unions responded to the pandemic can help them solve thorny technology, data, leadership and culture challenges. The post COVID Lessons Community Financial Institutions Must Apply in 2021 appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Independent Banker

JULY 30, 2015

An interview with Lindsay LaNore, executive vice president, Community Banker University®. Lindsay LaNore is responsible for ICBA’s new Community Banker University. She leads a team that works to identify, develop and offer courses that meet community banks’ educational needs. Community Banker University.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

SoFI gets a commercial bank that brings deposits, compliance, AND business lending. Seacoast Bank is at it again… and this time it is blowing past $10B in a big way. In just five months, Seacoast announced three bank acquisitions ( Drummond, Apollo , and Professional ) totaling a little over $4.7B Bravo April!

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 28, 2016

Badley: We have a cool blend of communities. Some are heavily farming communities. Collectively, we’re positioned where we can have customers and employees from a couple bigger areas (such as the communities of Lapeer and Port Huron). IB: Describe your compliance officer role at CSB Bank.

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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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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 29, 2014

New BSA guidance reinforces having an appropriate ‘culture of compliance’. Community bank compliance professionals know three things about effective compliance management: It starts at the top. It permeates all of the policies, processes and procedures of the bank. By Mary Thorson.

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Jeff For Banks

MARCH 2, 2019

Management and leadership are soft skills that are not on a financial institution's priority list. In that post, I wrote of a former military commander that worked for a large corporation that incorporated leadership into their development program. Aside from compliance and functional training, develop them to hit their next level.

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Jeff For Banks

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

The slimming of our branch networks, both in number, square footage, and number of staff was used to increase our technology spend, compliance costs, or dropped to the bottom line. Because what I hear in community bank strategy sessions, the branch is an important if not critical portion to an enduring future. Sorry youngster.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

GonzoBanker of the Year – Bank. There are lots of entrepreneurial leaders in the banking space today, but this year the nod goes to Randy Chesler at Glacier Bancorp. The Bank That Gets Fintech. Goes to Larry Mazza and the crew at MVB Bank in West Virginia. Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash.

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ABA Community Banking

DECEMBER 4, 2019

As one of the country's generation of young bank CEOs, and one whose professional background is in risk management and regulatory compliance, Clayton Legear shares his unique outlook in the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast.

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Social Assurance

AUGUST 17, 2020

For bank marketers, vendors are synonymous with risk assessments, compliance hurdles, financial analysis and reference checks – not to mention a whole lot of paperwork and expense. Given this, why on earth would a bank marketer ever jump ship and start working for a bank vendor? Well, this bank marketer did just that.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2017

THE BANKING AWARDS. Rainbolt has quietly built a community bank in the past 20 years that is closing in on $2 billion of market cap. GonzoBanker of the Year – Large Banks. 16 passing of Robert Wilmers, chairman and chief executive officer of M&T Bank Corp. Rick” Callicutt II, BNC’s CEO.

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Social Assurance

AUGUST 14, 2020

Our leadership team sent each employee a gift card to a local ice cream shop with the suggestion of taking a fun photo of our purchase. Get your community involved in participating by creating a photo contest around a certain national day! Highlight Your Community Bank or Credit Union. Sombreros welcomed. We can help!

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

To those community bankers claiming their growing Compliance departments say no to everything. How about fighting harder with better examples and holding compliance officers as accountable as everybody else. Community bank marketing resources. Popular Community Bank in Miami. Did we hear a whaaaa?

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Social Assurance

JANUARY 11, 2021

This is a formidable challenge for community banks. Financial brands are too accustomed to in-person events to engage their communities, create opportunities for lead generation, or drive customer retention efforts. The good news is that knowing the competition is the first step, so you are already on your way.

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Social Assurance

JANUARY 11, 2021

This is a formidable challenge for community banks. Financial brands are too accustomed to in-person events to engage their communities, create opportunities for lead generation, or drive customer retention efforts. The good news is that knowing the competition is the first step, so you are already on your way.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Since Richman and about 100 other bankers from LaSalle Bank in Chicago joined PrivateBancorp nearly a decade ago, the bank has grown to an $18 billion solid niche player with $10 billion in assets under management. Hats off to a decade of strong leadership and hard work. Richman and his shareholders now must decide if their $3.8

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Since Richman and about 100 other bankers from LaSalle Bank in Chicago joined PrivateBancorp nearly a decade ago, the bank has grown to an $18 billion solid niche player with $10 billion in assets under management. Hats off to a decade of strong leadership and hard work. Richman and his shareholders now must decide if their $3.8

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ABA Community Banking

DECEMBER 5, 2019

In a world where bank CEOs often reach the corner office via serving as chief financial officer or building a career on the lending side, Clayton Legear did things differently. The post CEO Q&A: Preparing for the Storms of Banking appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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