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Fed Chairman Concerned Over Shrinking Bank Market

PYMNTS

It also meant the loss of financial advice, local civic leadership and an institution that brought needed customers to nearby businesses,” Powell said last week , according to reports. “A way of ensuring that accountability is to have the public involved in the oversight of what they’re doing.”

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Silicon Valley Bank Failure – Lessons in Interest Rate Risk Management

South State Correspondent

The abrupt collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is a stunning example of bank leadership not understanding interest rate risk, running into trouble with an inverted yield curve, and ignoring the impact of a severe monetary correction on long-duration assets. The bank’s available-for-sale (AFS) portfolio was $26.1B

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Justice Department Sets Major Fair-Lending Enforcement Push

The Financial Brand

Financial institutions must scrutinize marketing, branching and lending strategies as Attorney General targets redlining in mortgage credit. The post Justice Department Sets Major Fair-Lending Enforcement Push appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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Meal Kit Startup Gobble Hires From Starbucks, Blue Apron

PYMNTS

Gobble , the Palo Alto–based meal kit startup service whose recipes can be prepared in 15 minutes with just a frying pan, a spatula and some olive oil, is shoring up its leadership team before expanding nationwide. Gobble currently serves seven western states: California, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Idaho and Utah.

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Best Community Banks to Work For 2022

Independent Banker

An entrepreneur with a background in accounting and finance, CEO and chairman of the board Thomas Swenson set up Montana Business Capital Corporation in 1998 with a focus on job creation and economic development lending. Our leadership consistently articulates and demonstrates a commitment to being a great place to work.”.

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GonzoBanker Awards 2017

Gonzobanker

Seriously, sit back with a pocket flask of Pappy Van Winkle, smoke a cigar (or your combustible of choice if you live in Colorado, California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Main or Massachusetts) and enjoy the 2017 GonzoBanker Awards. It’s time to toast the conquerors and skewer the laggards, GonzoBankers. GonzoBanker of the Year – Large Banks.

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The Thinker

Independent Banker

Thoughtful lending and an open mind keep profits strong for incoming ICBA chairman Jack Hartings. in Coldwater, Ohio, and ICBA’s incoming chairman, held fast to his community bank’s conservative lending practices. Jack Hartings and Mindy Kremer, marketing director for Mercer Health Hospital in Coldwater, talk in a patient care unit.

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