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Cutting the red tape for community banks

Abrigo

Many community banks see this as a welcomed move towards offering smaller institutions some relief from the regulatory pressures of their larger, national counterparts. Laura Stewart, CEO of Sound Community Bank in Washington said of preparing the call report: "It almost feels like a full-time job."

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Regulation and Compliance: Ready for Review

Independent Banker

Anticipating what’s new for your community bank’s next field examination. This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. As Barr points out, most community banks—close to 75 percent—are now growing their loan portfolios.

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Finance Policy Predictions 2020: AML, Authentication, Collections & CRA

FICO

Industry is anxious for some clear rules of the road, including resolution on such issues as to how many attempted calls can be made weekly to a debtor and how collectors can leverage modern communications technology (e.g., Some are saying this spring but in Washington, D.C., email and texts). deadlines always seem to slide.

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Banking's Top 5 Total Return to Shareholders: 2022 Edition

Jeff For Banks

Communities First Financial Corporation (OTCQX: CFST) Communities First Financial Corporation is the bank holding company for Fresno First Bank , which opened in December 2005 dedicated to meeting the banking needs of businesses, professionals, and successful individuals in Central California. Triumph Bancorp, Inc. Nasdaq: TBK) #4.

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New CRA Guidance Promotes Use of Alternative Data in Lending

FICO

The potential of alternative data in consumer lending decisions continues to be a hot topic in Washington, D.C., with the latest evidence seen in developments related to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). This development is welcome news for those here at FICO and for our many existing and prospective customers.

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SAFE Banking Act Gains Cannabis-Friendly Spotlight In Congressional Hearing

PYMNTS

Ed Perlmutter and Washington Rep. Such prohibition could involve limiting FDIC protections for those deposits, for example, or trying to prevent loans to those businesses. State Bank Northwest has “chosen to not service (cannabis-related businesses) because the compliance and regulatory risks are too great for our bank,” Deckard said.

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SAFE Banking Act Gains Cannabis-Friendly Spotlight in Congressional Hearing

PYMNTS

Two of the speakers at the hearing — Colorado Ed Perlmutter and Washington state Rep. Such prohibition could involve limiting FDIC protections for those deposits, for example, or trying to prevent loans to those businesses. The hearing on Wednesday served as the first hearing for that proposed bill, according to lawmakers and reports.

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