Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Both of these laws pointedly changed the National Flood Insurance Program requirements over which of the banking agencies have jurisdiction. At first blush, this new general rule might provide for considerable fear among compliance and lending personnel. There is an exception that will be key for many community banks to understand.

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Gonzobanker

AUGUST 22, 2014

At the same time, the pace of new bank charters has dwindled to near non-existence. For decades and decades, dozens, if not hundreds, of bank charters were issued each year. Between the end of 2010 and 2013, one new bank opened in the United States. . Total number of banks $1 - $50B in assets 554 553 642.

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Jeff For Banks

MARCH 29, 2014

It is annual report season, meaning publicly traded financial institutions are finalizing their 2013 numbers and submitting their 10k''s to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This was abundantly clear while I was reading a 10k and forgot the bank. In preparation for meetings, I frequently read 10k''s.

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