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Top concerns and growth strategies of community banks: Part I

Abrigo

This article is the first in a two-part series on top concerns and growth strategies of community banks. Regulatory compliance. Risk management. These are all phrases that resonate with community bankers. Source: 2014 Growth Strategy Survey. banks of all sizes. Regulatory Compliance.

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How the OCC risk governance framework applies to community banks

Abrigo

In September, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published final guidelines designed to “strengthen the governance and risk management practices of large financial institutions.” 10, 2014 effective date. Assess risk management structures. Update the scope and frequency of risk management reporting.

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Will the cost of regulation impact community bank customers?

Abrigo

For most consumers who have a checking account, savings account and maybe a mortgage, the regulations placed on their community bank isn’t given a second thought. Two recent surveys addressing the community banking landscape have pointed to increasing regulations as the primary cause of stress for these institutions.

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Regulation and Compliance: Ready for Review

Independent Banker

This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. Regulators and industry consultants agree that community banks are generally doing a great job handling their regulatory oversight and requirements.

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Surprising number of regulatory changes in Q3

Abrigo

According to CB Insight , community bankers felt Q3 was a light one in terms of regulatory compliance. However, the Q3 2014 Banking Compliance Index (BCI), shows otherwise. According to the data, the average financial institution spent an additional $45,264 in Q3 to manage regulatory changes.

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Enforcement heading for record year

ABA Community Banking

Community banking institutions spending average of $100,000 over 2014 to comply Management Duties Compliance Compliance Management.

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Vigilance Throughout

Independent Banker

New BSA guidance reinforces having an appropriate ‘culture of compliance’. Community bank compliance professionals know three things about effective compliance management: It starts at the top. It permeates all of the policies, processes and procedures of the bank. By Mary Thorson.