South State Correspondent

APRIL 9, 2024

We estimate that the average contractual loan commitment for term credit at community banks has decreased from just under five years in 2022 to just under three years currently. Community banks should carefully consider the prudence of such a strategy from both a risk and revenue perspective. cuts through the end of the year.

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Abrigo

MAY 24, 2023

Takeaway 2 Considering the urgent need for a legislative solution, the SAFE Banking Act of 2023 could bridge the gap between state and federal marijuana laws. The new 2023 version of the SAFE Banking Act was introduced in the House of Representatives ( HR2891 ) and the Senate ( S1323 ) in May 2023.

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Jeff For Banks

APRIL 4, 2024

Shadow Banking refers to banking-like operations that take place outside of the mainstream banking industry. Shadow bank lending is similar to bank lending but is not subject to the same regulations, and compensating deposit balace requirements. and 53% indirect costs: operations, IT, human resources, etc.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 24, 2020

The B2B firm said it works with “leading money transfer operators, mobile wallet operators and financial institutions to facilitate digital transactions without borders,” and is regulated in more than 45 countries around the world. That’s up from $601 billion in 2016.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 23, 2023

Analysts, regulators, legislators, and bankers have been attributing the root cause of SVB’s failure in the past month. Some blame the dilution of the Dodd-Frank provisions, others the lack of oversight by regulators, and others still blame social media for exacerbating the deposit run.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2021

The CARES Act extended the CECL implementation deadline for many larger community banks until the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Community bankers tell us that while the extension is welcome, they’re already down the road to implementation. ICBA tells FASB CECL isn’t feasible for community banks. By Stephanie Vozza. April 2011.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

While some of the recent trending fraud schemes are not new, they have been transformed to prey on communities already dealing with unprecedented times. billion to fraud in 2022, a 44% increase over the prior year and a trend that has continued into 2023. The downturn in the economy has undoubtedly affected fraud statistics as well.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Key Takeaways An SEC filer with a 2020 CECL deadline recommends starting ASAP on implementation -- even if your deadline is 2023. Regulators, investors, and other stakeholders will be watching and listening for updates on the impacts of the accounting change. Assess data before selecting your methodology or methodologies. Get started.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2019

Alternative lenders position themselves as faster, technologically-savvy options for small to medium-size businesses (SMBs) that seek capital, while many of the FinServ providers in the running for RBS funds operate as digital-first companies ready to meet small firms’ need for automation, online platforms and cutting-edge banking services.

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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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PYMNTS

MARCH 25, 2019

The Kraninger-proposed rollback of the aforementioned underwriting requirements came last month, and several trade groups, such as the Community Financial Services Association of America, had asked Judge Yeakel to delay compliance dates until the underwriting rollback had been completed. This is still illegal federally.”

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2019

Of the 350 comments received on the subject of a faster payments service representing input from over 800 organizations, Brainard said, “Ninety percent called for the Federal Reserve to operate a real-time payments service.”.

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Earlier this week, the CFPB issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding an assessment of the significant amendments to the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act rules, known as Regulation C, adopted in October 2015 and subsequently revised in several additional rulemakings (the “HMDA Rule”).

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Cisco

MAY 10, 2022

It is the premier destination for Cisco customers and partners to gain knowledge and to build a community. A modern digital infrastructure is needed to power this operational transformation milestone, however, managing the complexity of the IT estate requires a new approach and new solutions.

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Gonzobanker

JULY 10, 2020

Forty-five percent expect it to be 2023 and beyond. Community-based institutions have unique circumstances (and personal viewpoints) that impact how they see the world in the future and what planning will look like for them. Will that earn you favor with those same regulators? Be hyper-sensitive to your community.

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Money and Payments

AUGUST 14, 2023

Well, it's a long story with quite some history (see this blog here , here and here ) but I will try to summarize the situation as of mid August 2023. Where can I find the disputed requirement(s) in the EU regulation? Blog may be adapted over time by the way. What is this annulment procedure all about? So this begs the question.

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Money and Payments

AUGUST 8, 2023

Well, it's a long story with quite some history (see this blog here , here and here ) but I will try to summarize the situation as of mid August 2023. Where can I find this requirement in the EU regulation? Blog may be adapted over time by the way. What is this anullment procedure all about? Why is the requirement challenged?

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Twenty-five of them were operational worldwide in 2017, and that number had swelled to 40 by September 2018, with 16 more expected to debut by 2020. billion by 2023 — a CAGR of 30.9 Community banks and credit unions also offered their backing. Real-time payment systems are quickly cropping up across the globe. Dissenting Views.

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Independent Banker

MAY 24, 2016

However, the farm community already is being forced to defend even this scaled-back safety net. million farms and the community banks that lend to them each growing season, Scanlan points out. Community banks also are likely to see increased regulatory scrutiny of agricultural loans this year. Ongoing concerns.

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CFPB Monitor

JUNE 2, 2022

In a surprising development, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) published proposed amendments to the CCPA regulations recently. The proposed amendments—which in effect are the draft CPRA regulations—were issued without advance notice, ahead of the schedule previously announced by the CPPA. .

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Takeaway 2 Readers in 2023 were most interested in getting information about preparing for exams, learning about stress testing, and seeing how peers manage loan review. Indeed, regulators and management alike focused on these risks more and more in 2023 following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and repeated rate hikes.

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

Fallout from recent global events presents an obstacle to generating revenue for community banks. Since COVID-19, profitability planning for community banks has mainly hinged on how the government was coping with the pandemic and the key role financial institutions played in keeping the economy afloat. By Elizabeth Judd.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most-read portfolio risk blogs in 2023 Probability of default, CECL model validation, and stress testing were among Abrigo's top blogs on ALM, CECL, and portfolio risk this year. Abrigo's most popular risk management blogs over the last 12 months cover topics that continue to catch the attention of professionals and regulators.

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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. What a year. We are in awe. Seriously in awe.

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South State Correspondent

JULY 25, 2022

We have poured through the recent 2Q earnings releases, spoken with a rash of institutional bank investors, traded thoughts with analysts, and compiled the following list of concerns that bank stakeholders (employees, shareholders, vendors, and regulators) now have. General Performance. Most banks included 75bps in rate hikes.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Takeaway 2 Community banks may face challenges seeking reimbursement for breach of warranty claims filed with other FIs. Yet despite warnings about the high prevalence and high costs of check fraud, many banks and credit unions operate without systematic fraud prevention programs or lack the technology to combat check fraud.

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Abrigo

JULY 28, 2021

Takeaway 1 The 2023 deadline for CECL implementation is coming, and many SEC filers have said they would have started earlier. . CECL has been in the works for more than a decade, and regulators have repeatedly urged bankers to prepare for what the American Bankers Association has called the biggest change to bank accounting ever.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Takeaway 3 Financial institutions should consider the impact of this rule and prepare for changes to their business operations. The CFPB plans to issue a final rule implementing Section 1071 small-business reporting requirements by the end of March 2023, according to court filing. Those implementing regulations were coming.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 15, 2023

Some form of this ratio will likely be applied to the national and regional banks, which means larger community banks will also be judged by this ratio. Many banks will park this liquidity in cash or short-term securities in an attempt to get ahead of higher required capital ratios that are likely forthcoming from regulators.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

State Bank of Texas, led by president Sushil Patel (center), has a niche working with hospitality customers like Reena and Arun Patel, who own and operate a La Quinta hotel in Dallas. Between the [Trump] administration and Congress and the regulators, they did a terrific job of allowing banks to work with their borrowers,” says Jeff W.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As if that wasn’t enough, regulators took a sledgehammer to debit fee income with Reg II changes that will begin reducing card-not-present interchange fees starting in July 2023. Hats off to Thomas Shara at Lakeland and Tony Labozzetta of Provident for architecting the new $25 billion super-community bank in New Jersey.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 31, 2023

register now Takeaway 1 While the AML/CFT industry seemed to have been in a holding pattern during 2022, regulatory movement is expected for 2023. From the Anti-money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA) to the SAFE Banking Act, here is a high-level look at what updates did occur and what hot topics banks will still be watching in 2023.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 15, 2024

We feel that as community bankers, we can learn from Jamie Dimon (Chairman and CEO of JPM) and from Warren Buffet’s annual shareholder letters. Last week, JPM released its 84-page 2023 shareholder letter and 364-page annual report. As usual, it was full of insight that every community banker should consider.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 8, 2022

As a result, a company that controls an institution that is not a BHCA bank is not required to register as a bank holding company with the Federal Reserve Board and, therefore, is not subject to regulation and supervision by the Federal Reserve Board. The bill is co-sponsored by Senators Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.).

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CB Insights

JUNE 17, 2020

In the case of telemedicine, government entities eased privacy regulations to facilitate more comprehensive remote diagnostics. Tech giants aren’t the only companies that have spotted the opportunity in remote diagnostics — some biotech companies have moved quickly to demonstrate value and capitalize on the eased regulations as well.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

LISTEN NOW Bipartisan support The 2023 SAFE Banking Act: An unclear outlook Takeaway 1 The Senate recently introduced the newest version of marijuana legislation, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act. You might also like this podcast, "To be blunt: The ins and outs of cannabis-related banking."

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FICO

JANUARY 5, 2023

Four 2023 U.S. Open banking, BNPL, cybersecurity and AI will all be under the microscope for regulators and policymakers, but not all areas will see major action in 2023. Thu, 01/05/2023 - 15:45. For those in the financial services industry, 2023 will be the year when U.S. FICO Admin. Tue, 07/02/2019 - 02:45.

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