South State Correspondent

MAY 18, 2022

In two recent articles, we reviewed the banking industry’s deposit behavior with regard to cost of funding earning assets (COF) ( HERE ), and we compared how community banks’ COF behaves relative to national banks in a rising interest rate cycle ( HERE ). How Interest Rates Will Impact Your Bank.

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Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

From credit union overreach to onerous overregulation, the 2022/23 ICBA board of directors has plenty on its to-do list. Executive committee members tell us what advocacy issues they’ll be focused on during their terms, while board members share their words of wisdom for up-and-coming community bankers: themselves. By Molly Bennett.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

While the pace of bank regulatory changes has diminished from a few years ago, several issues will either become effective or likely develop in 2023. Community banks must continue to stay focused on regulatory discussions and remain nimble to respond to proposals and address requirements quickly and accurately. Evolving risks.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Derek Williams, president and CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Milledgeville, Ga., wanted to be a financier before finding his way to community banking. He has served as president and CEO of $365 million-asset Century Bank & Trust in Milledgeville, Ga., now part of Bank of America, before moving to Griffin, Ga.,

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Community bankers’ awakening to new possibilities has made for an impactful year and will help position community banks to flourish in 2022 and beyond. This awakening to innovation among community banks continues to spread. Take, for example, Queensborough National Bank & Trust Co.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 4, 2023

A potential economic slowdown, slower rate rises, an inverted yield curve, and deposit stress likely make 2023 a trying year compared to 2022. Banks will need to balance these short-term challenges with longer-term strategic goals. Financial pressure will be greater, and bank margins will be higher. Conclusion.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

Loan providers share an infectious enthusiasm and growing optimism for one vertical’s prospects in 2022: commercial lending. Here’s how community bankers can take advantage of various sectors—including SBA lending—over the next 12 months. First Business Bank in Madison, Wis., billion asset community bank.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Following up on a threat it made back in 2018 , the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced on October 6, 2022 that it entered into a consent order with Rhinebeck Bank (“Rhinebeck”) to settle discrimination claims involving discretionary dealer markups on retail installment contracts with minority borrowers.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

Daniel Galindo, pictured, and Doug Schaeffer of Woodforest National Bank helped involve the community bank in providing funding for and access to affordable housing. Name: Woodforest National Bank. Doug Schaeffer, Woodforest National Bank. Doug Schaeffer, Woodforest National Bank.

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Independent Banker

JULY 2, 2022

It may be celebrating its 150th anniversary, but First National Bank of Fort Smith didn’t want presents this year. billion-asset The First National Bank of Fort Smith (FNB) was founded on Feb. In 2019, the community bank was a partial sponsor of the $2.25 Sicard, The First National Bank of Fort Smith.

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Jeff For Banks

MARCH 21, 2024

Our lives changed forever from this whole experience of the government’s declaration of a national emergency, leading to forced shutdowns of businesses and schools, mandated mask wearing, forcing 6-foot distances between people, travel restrictions, fear mongering with case and death counts, and forced vaccines/boosters.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

Ken Finley, president of Johnson City Bank, in downtown Johnson City with Shannon Sultemeier, executive vice president (left); and Brenda Haynes, vice president/cashier (right). Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. Photo by Dennis Burnett. By Mindy Charski.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2018

According to Cherry Bekaert LLP , Bank of America has allocated a 50-person team to prepare for adjusted credit loss standards. However, small community banks without such resources are sounding their concerns.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Cornerstone Advisors surveys have found that the percentage of community financial institution executives who see fintech companies like Square and PayPal, which offer business loans, as significant threats has increased from 36% in 2021 to 47% in 2022. Streamlined, Quick. Win more business loans you want.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

But there are ways community banks can help mortgage-seekers get on the property ladder. year-over-year increase in the first quarter of 2022, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Burmis, senior vice president and retail lending manager at $450 million-asset Chelsea State Bank in Chelsea, Mich.

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Jeff For Banks

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Inflation is still elevated, even while it slowly declines from 2022’s peaks. The index began to decline in March, 2022 (no surprise that the Fed started tightening that month), and has been down for 18 months in a row; the LEI is down -11.1% since March, 2022 to 104.6. from its high in March, 2022. September was -3.6%

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

While AOBA 2022 had its share of execs wanting to “fake it until they make it” with future innovation, credit is due to the bankers who are pouring real financial investment into new fintech experiments. COVID may have accelerated things, but talk of booster shots and workplace policies wasn’t the most striking contrast at AOBA 2022.

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Cisco

JANUARY 10, 2023

As a change agent serving the financial services industry for over 20 years, it is a great privilege to collaborate with Bank, Insurance, and Wealth Management institutions to devise and execute digital transformation strategy, solve complex business problems, and leverage technology to strengthen business results.

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South State Correspondent

JUNE 13, 2023

On our loan hedging desk, we work with hundreds of banks ranging in size from just over $100mm in assets to some national banks with over $1T in assets. Loan portfolio pipelines (below) are at about 35% from what they were in 4Q of 2022. This means that banks must be choosy on credit and how loans are structured.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

But as the prevalence of security breaches grows, so do the opportunities for community banks to position themselves as guardians of their customers’ personal data through compliance, technology and relationship building. Shielding sensitive customer information from prying eyes remains a chronic industry challenge. Bob Hickok.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Source: Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption 2022 US Adoption Attitudes Survey. First Reliance Bank, a $925 million-asset community bank in Florence, S.C., First Reliance Bank, a $925 million-asset community bank in Florence, S.C., has made strides to break down these barriers.

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South State Correspondent

JULY 5, 2022

As a reference, the market expects short-term rates to increase by another 1.77% for the rest of 2022. We concluded that obligors showing less than 1.50X DSCR would be most at risk, but the average community bank underwrites to 1.20X DSCR. National Association of Real Estate Investing – US all categories Cap rate.

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Jeff For Banks

JULY 13, 2023

The next day, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), exacted a $60 million fine for prior sins that were based on a 2022 exam and subsequent consent order regarding double fees charged to customers as a result of ACH representments. But can it be for the community banks that would covet the customers that make up the $1.9

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Abrigo

MARCH 17, 2022

The Stress Test Scenarios for Big Banks Are Useful for Smaller Institutions' Own Tests Banking regulators recently released the 2022 scenarios for upcoming stress tests by the biggest banks. But small banks and credit unions can benefit from the stress test scenarios, too. What's in the 2022 stress test scenarios.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

The Peoples Bank helped the Jones family of Legacy Dairy in Hiseville, Ky., From left, Ally Jones; bank chairman, president and CEO Terry L. Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. The bank provides crop insurance to farmers in 11 states.

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Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

It also examines how community banks are different than other types of financial institutions, along with strategies for optimal operations. Ahead of the Curve: A Banker’s Podcast Bonus Episode – ThinkBIG 2022. The post 10 Top Banking Podcasts You Should be Listening to appeared first on Abrigo. Learn More.

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Jeff For Banks

MARCH 5, 2022

Interest rates have risen dramatically since the beginning of 2022, with the 2 year Treasury up.76% The end of 2022 could be very interesting from all angles, including the federal mid-term elections, and may still be full of winter squalls. The federal stimulus also drove our national debt levels to over $30 trillion, or 123.4%

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Ublocal

APRIL 6, 2023

Local Causes of Food Insecurity in New Hampshire and Vermont Causes of food insecurity in Vermont and New Hampshire both follow national trends, while also having some underlying origins unique to our New England region. Stop by one of our 19 branches to learn more about how you can help fight food insecurity in our communities.

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Gonzobanker

JULY 20, 2022

Bank executives are coming to understand that in today’s world, the customer experience (CX) is the product, although not all have made a serious commitment to address newfound competition. The bottom line is this: most banks lack the true management leadership and operating disciplines necessary to execute successfully on digital.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 20, 2023

2022 will go down as one of the worst years for community bank loan mispricing when viewed on a spread basis. Rapidly rising rates crushed performance as many banks held a fixed rate constant and/or booked a fixed rate loan at a misguided level. The result is a credit-skewed portfolio to the negative.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Who saw 2022 coming and accurately predicted the headlines? A few modest examples of the 2022 roller coaster ride: The Fed rate hikes in 2022 totaled 425 basis points. In 2022, there was… wait for it… exactly one. Goes to 2022. Goes to all the hot tech and defi players that bought pricey ads at the 2022 Super Bowl.

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PYMNTS

MAY 16, 2016

200 community banks have cut ties with Lending Club following the sudden departure of the alternative lender’s CEO and the subsequent hit to share prices, which reverberated across other alt-finance players. Explore how B2B FinTech is on the cusp of change as we break down all of the statistics and surveys below.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

You might also like this webinar: "Is inflation the big gift to your 2022 earnings?". Takeaway 3 Community banks have seen less volatility in noninterest income, and many are still eyeing growth across the category. To remain competitive, some of the nations’ largest banks have introduced new products.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Then right back to the impossible in 2022. Bank Deal of the Year. Bank Merger of the Year. Some interesting finalists would be: M&T and People’s United Old National and First Midwest Webster and Sterling Columbia Bank and Umpqua. Congrats on a brave move and national recognition Jim! THE BANKER AWARDS.

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Alex Jimenez

APRIL 7, 2024

In late 2022, as the US unemployment rate hit a nine-year high, bank executives met to discuss changes in their strategy. Innovation Gap One of the continuing concerns I have by the lack of commitment for innovation in many banks is the growing gap between digital leaders and everyone else.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Over the last ten years, from 2012 to 2022, checks by volume have declined some 57%. According to the 2022 AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey , 66% of organizations were victims of check fraud. Checks will become too costly for the household, business, and bank to process.

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South State Correspondent

JULY 25, 2022

Rate Hikes: Overall, most banks underestimated the number of rate hikes and the rate of net interest margin expansion in 2022. Most banks included 75bps in rate hikes. Now, stakeholders want to know what the bank has budgeted for the rest of the year? How is the bank adjusting its volume targets for the year?

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