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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South State Correspondent

JUNE 21, 2022

This decision coincided with rate hikes by the Swiss National Bank, its first since 2007, the Bank of England, and the European Central Bank announced at an emergency meeting that they would raise interest rates next month and again in September. The market, however, expects a higher year-end Fed Funds rate at 3.65%. Conclusion.

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South State Correspondent

JULY 10, 2023

Next week’s article will consider the challenges and possible solutions for community banks to adopt loan hedging programs. In a National Bureau of Economic Research paper (working paper 31166), the authors (McPhail, Schnable, Tuckman) analyzed individual swap positions for the largest 250 US banks.

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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 ). That 1.80% level is expected to be achieved in July 2022.

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FICO

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Another full year is in the books As 2022 came to a close, the economic environment in the United States is teetering on the edge of a recession. Inflation is easing as funding rates have risen to 15-year highs, but the technology sector is beginning to lay off employees in masses – through 2022 low levels of unemployment kept the U.S.

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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. ROE Targets Moved up in 2023 As was the theme for most of 2022, the target risk-adjusted return on equity increased from 15% at the start of 2022 to 24% at the beginning of 2023. Multifamily is the other call-out.

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FICO

JUNE 7, 2022

Canada Bankcard Industry Benchmarking Trends: 2022 Q1 Update. Tue, 06/07/2022 - 15:00. Previously, these were published on the FICO Community, but going forward they will be published on the FICO.com blog. Previously, these were published on the FICO Community, but going forward they will be published on the FICO.com blog.

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Jeff For Banks

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Financial Markets & Economic Update - Fourth Quarter 2023 Summer Update On this warm October day, I am staring at my Bloomberg screen, still heartbroken over the Phillies Phailure. Inflation is still elevated, even while it slowly declines from 2022’s peaks. since March, 2022 to 104.6. But not in this market.

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FICO

AUGUST 16, 2022

US Bankcard Industry Benchmarking Trends: 2022 Q2 Update. Wed, 05/25/2022 - 03:43. Tue, 08/16/2022 - 15:30. FICO Community releases quarterly US Bankcard Industry Benchmarking trends. Consumer sentiment in the market continues to fluctuate as the macro environment remains mixed. Saxon Shirley. by Leanne Marshall.

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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. We are so thankful for the continued support of our community, including partners such as Union Bank.”

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FICO

JUNE 16, 2022

US Bankcard Industry Benchmarking Trends: 2022 Q1 Update. Fri, 06/03/2022 - 12:48. Thu, 06/16/2022 - 15:00. FICO releases quarterly US Bankcard Industry Benchmarking trends, previously these were published on the FICO Community but going forward will be published on FICO.com blog. Looking for a different market?

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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. anticipates a low double-digit increase in its commercial lending in 2022. Quick Stat.

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

HUD also issued Mortgagee Letter 2022-18 addressing with regard to FHA-insured loans general flood insurance requirements, flood insurance requirements for condominiums, manufactured homes and home equity conversion mortgage (HECM) loans (i.e., Both the final rule and Mortgagee Letter are effective December 21, 2022. .

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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. While the current growth rate needs to be left to each bank based on their capital cost, market, and risk tolerance, the general guide is that growth should be in the 3% to 5% range for this year.

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FICO

AUGUST 3, 2022

Fraud Ideas from FICO World 2022 – and Excitement for 2023! FICO World 2022 was an excellent event with a stellar fraud protection and compliance track - here's some of what we learned. Wed, 08/03/2022 - 12:40. Tue, 07/02/2019 - 02:45. by TJ Horan. expand_less Back To Top. A Greatest Hits Compilation. Fun, Fun, Fun.

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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. By Aileen McDonough.

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CFPB Monitor

JULY 19, 2022

On July 13, 2022, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Subcommittee on National Security held a hearing entitled “Protecting Military Servicemembers and Veterans from Financial Scams and Fraud.” A recording of the hearing is available here. .

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Jeff For Banks

MARCH 5, 2022

Stock and bond market volatilities are also seeing winter squalls and are sending messages about shifting investor sentiments about risk. Interest rates have risen dramatically since the beginning of 2022, with the 2 year Treasury up.76% The federal stimulus also drove our national debt levels to over $30 trillion, or 123.4%

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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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Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

Other podcasts might be internationally based and of little interest to community financial institutions or credit unions based in the U.S. or largely focused on the domestic banking market. Main Street Banking: A Podcast for Community Bankers 8. So here’s your head start on finding some banking podcasts that might work for you.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

However, many traditional community lenders will face real challenges meeting their lending goals for more business loans and higher yield, given expected interest rate hikes, higher non-interest expenses, and increasing competition for borrowers. It is the backbone of what many community financial institutions do, and they do it well.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. We are in awe. Seriously in awe.

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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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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 8, 2022

Eight national trade groups have filed a petition with the CFPB that urges the Bureau to engage in rulemaking to define larger participants in the market for data aggregation services. According to the trade groups, the current situation creates “an unsustainable model as the aggregation services market grows.”

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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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Bobsguide

MAY 11, 2022

London, UK – May 4, 2022 – Today Finastra announces the launch of Finastra Managed Services (FMS) on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enable banks and financial institutions to access FMS in the AWS cloud. FMS being available in the AWS cloud has already demonstrated its benefits, helping a large multi-national U.S. About Finastra.

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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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Bobsguide

APRIL 13, 2022

Dubai, UAE – April 13, 2022 – Finastra today announced that Banque Misr, the second largest national bank in Egypt with international presence, has selected Fusion Trade Innovation and Fusion Corporate Channels to digitalize its trade finance services and provide a premium user experience. About Finastra.

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South State Correspondent

JULY 5, 2022

Loans below 1.50X starting DSCR cannot withstand the current market expected rise in interest rates if cash flow decreases by just 10%. As a reference, the market expects short-term rates to increase by another 1.77% for the rest of 2022. National Association of Real Estate Investing – US all categories Cap rate.

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South State Correspondent

JULY 25, 2022

Whether it is an earnings call, quarterly shareholder letter, or employee update, these are concerns the market has, and as a bank leader, you should be prepared. Uncertainty over higher rates, greater market volatility, and the threat of a looming recession, investors now suspect of growth. It is time to play a little defense.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

In communities across the country, there are also smaller upstarts delivering food to homes and businesses. The app comes as the online food delivery market is booming. According to one estimate, its projected value is set to be in the tens of billions of dollars – $55 billion , to be exact – by 2022. The Business Model.

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Abrigo

APRIL 26, 2022

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( FinCEN ) has profiled this global issue by naming corruption one of the eight national security priorities. have not historically seen this as a serious risk to their financial institutions, especially at the community financial institution level. Even at the community level, U.S.

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Gonzobanker

MAY 4, 2022

Every year, Cornerstone Advisors conducts a survey of community-based financial institution CEOs that asks what their top concerns are. The 2022 survey produced the biggest one-year change we have ever seen. combined with strong knowledge of the peculiarities of the markets, products, and systems at the bank.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 18, 2022

After moving alone in 2020 to reform its Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has joined the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Federal Reserve Board in issuing a joint notice of proposed rulemaking setting forth proposed amendments to their regulations implementing the CRA.

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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. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert.

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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 31, 2022

Comments on the RFI must be submitted by March 31, 2022. On February 17, 2022, from 2:30 p.m. The RFI includes the following examples for “select products and markets”: Deposit accounts. Recently, the CFPB issued a “ Request for Information Regarding Fees Imposed by Providers of Consumer Financial Products or Services.”

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Bobsguide

OCTOBER 4, 2022

London, UK – October 3, 2022 – Finastra today revealed a sneak peek at its annual State of the Nation Financial Services research. Results point to the significant progress the industry has made around open finance and collaboration, despite the challenging market conditions of the last few years.

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