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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.” While the final guidance clearly applies to larger financial institutions, community banks should still take note.

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Important Considerations When Growing the CRE Portfolio

Abrigo

In a survey of community banks and credit unions at the 2016 Sageworks Risk Management Summit, 42 percent of respondents said Commercial Real Estate, or CRE, lending was their primary focus for loan portfolio growth. Learn more about the Sageworks Credit Risk Management Solution.

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The Full Framework

Independent Banker

Establishing a comprehensive Compliance Management System. Does it sound like “reality compliance”? The demands of managing regulatory compliance are uncontested, and depending on the disposition of the participants inside and outside of the bank, compliance management exists with varying degrees of problems and adversity.

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CFPB announces new appointments to advisory groups

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB has announced the appointment of new members to its Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, Credit Union Advisory Council, and Academic Research Council. In January 2016, the CFPB published a notice in the Federal Register soliciting applications from individuals interested in becoming members.

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Q&A on Agency Action

Independent Banker

Anticipating safety and soundness exam issues in 2016. As in past years, community bankers will have a dynamic regulatory environment to contend with in 2016. Safety and soundness concerns will remain a prominent driver of that supervisory dynamic for community banks. What should community banks anticipate here?

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Signaling Caution

Independent Banker

Regulators warn once again about rising CRE concentrations and risks. Just about every community bank makes commercial real estate loans. A whopping 95 percent of ICBA members are active commercial real estate (CRE) lenders, according to the latest ICBA Community Bank Lending Survey. By Howard Schneider.

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Imagine … If Amazon Bought Your Bank

Gonzobanker

The framework to assess the acquired bank is based upon Bezos’ famous 2016 shareholder letter that outlines Amazon’s core business philosophy. The following memo outlines my assessment and recommendations concerning our purchase of Acme Bank, a $5 billion institution located in Metropolis, USA. To: Jeff Bezos – CEO.