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Are banks taking advantage of the CECL extension?

Independent Banker

The CARES Act extended the CECL implementation deadline for many larger community banks until the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Community bankers tell us that while the extension is welcome, they’re already down the road to implementation. April 2011. ICBA tells FASB CECL isn’t feasible for community banks.

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How to prepare for Basel III

Abrigo

Following the recent financial crisis, the Basel Committee of Banking Supervision (BCBS) set out to “strengthen global capital and liquidity rules with the goal of promoting a more resilient banking sector.” minimum tier 1 capital ratio and a 3.5% Blog Bank Credit Union' Some requirements, like a 4.5%

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Are de novos making a comback?

Abrigo

She writes that, while in recent years new bank formations have been at an all time low, an increase in de novo activity may be on the horizon. Monk says there is still room for de novo bank formations, considering the lack of community banks in some areas or in areas with substantial population growth.

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Competition Heats Up Between Large FIs, Small Banks, Alt Lenders ? And SMBs Win

PYMNTS

Nearly a third (30 percent) of SMBs said they have plans to make capital outlays, while 18 percent said they expect to increase employment; 4 percent said they plan to increase inventories. Thirty percent of small business loan applications at big banks got approved in May, according to Biz2Credit’s latest Small Business Lending Index.

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Accounting About-Face

Independent Banker

Senate Banking Committee. She explained why lawmakers should exempt community banks from Basel III capital rule. Community bankers score big changes in final credit-loss standard. Speaking Out—ICBA Chairman Rebeca Romero Rainey (far left) testified in June before the U.S. By James Kendrick. Concessions stand.

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Spilling Business Beans

Independent Banker

Community banks are vital providers of small-business credit because of their extensive local market knowledge and deep customer relationships. In Illinois, a loan participation plan by a community bank “insourced” jobs to the local area from overseas. Community banks are the most active participants in the SSBCI program.

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Advocacy at the Grassroots: A Lively Legislature

Independent Banker

The Independent Bankers Association of New York State has been actively advocating for several initiatives to enhance community banking and the communities and customers our members serve. These increased burdens and costs have had an impact on the number of community banks. By John Witkowski.