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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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Wells’ ‘Cross-Selling’ Biz Draws $65M Fine

PYMNTS

The misconduct at Wells Fargo was widespread across the bank and at every level of management – impacting both customers and investors who were misled,” Attorney General Barbara D. However, the success of these efforts was actually centered on sales practice misconduct at the bank. Underwood said in a press release.

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Are de novos making a comback?

Abrigo

For perspective, a mere 4 banks have opened since 2011, and two of those were in 2017 alone: both International Bank of Commerce of Oklahoma City, OK, and Blue Gate Bank of Costa Mesa, CA, opened in January 2017. Learn more about how Sageworks can help banks and credit unions grow profitably and mitigate risk.

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How to prepare for Basel III

Abrigo

According to the BCBS’s Basel III framework document published in December 2010 and revised in June 2011, the main objective is to improve banks’ “ability to absorb shocks arising from financial and economic stress.” Blog Bank Credit Union' Click here to register for Preparing for Basel III.

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Among the Last to Leave

Independent Banker

First Lieutenant Jeff Sabatke (back row, third from left) and the 3rd Platoon “Punishers” with A Company 20135 at Camp Adder in Iraq in 2011. Army Infantry Platoon leader who became a community banking manager. It’s no different in community banking. By Jeff Sabatke. It was 1 a.m.

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Operation Choke Point 2.0

Jeff For Banks

The FDIC's quarterly Supervisory Insights for Summer 2011 had a list! Imagine the community bank that is experienced in lending to fuel oil businesses in or near its markets because it's comfortable using trucks, tanks, and oil inventory as collateral. What were disfavored industries?

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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.