CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 18, 2023

At its open Board meeting scheduled for October 24, 2023, the Federal Reserve Board is expected to approve its final rule amending its current regulation implementing the Community Reinvestment Act. Continue Reading

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This is our third blog post on the final rule issued on October 24, 2023 by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency amending their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) (the “Final Rule”). .

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most-read lending & credit 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. download NOW Takeaway 1 The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2023.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2023

Illustration by Maïté Franchi With educational sessions on hot‑button issues, inspirational speakers and beneficial networking opportunities, ICBA LIVE is the greatest community banking event in the country. Taking place in Honolulu from March 12–16, 2023, ICBA LIVE provides concrete benefits to community banks in three important ways: 1.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This blog was co-authored by Perficient Risk and Regulatory CoE Member: Alicia Lawrence Perficient’s Risk and Regulatory Center of Excellence (CoE) remains at the forefront of evolving financial rules and regulations, ensuring readiness to tackle emerging challenges and safeguard financial institutions and its customers.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This blog was co-authored by Perficient Risk and Regulatory CoE Member: Alicia Lawrence The announcement of significant amendments to the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) regulations on December 1, 2023, represents a pivotal moment for entities operating within New York’s financial sector.

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Gonzobanker

AUGUST 24, 2023

The Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 could negatively impact banks’ ability to generate interchange fees and reduce the amount of capital they issue, however. The crisis the WSJ is alluding to is the short-term “crisis of 2023.” Community-based financial institutions can no longer rely on their geographic communities for growth.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

I’ve always been a glass-half-full guy, and though 2023 is expected to be a challenging economic year, it also brings opportunity. We simply need to remember what makes us special as community bankers, and with that as our foundation, we can embrace this season of change in four primary ways: 1. Priorities for a successful 2023.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Firm deadline for CECL implementation set As expected, the FASB agreed to uphold CECL’s 2023 implementation date. You might also like " CECL Streamlined: A Webinar Series for 2023 Adopters". Takeaway 1 The FASB agreed to uphold the 2023 implementation date for those that haven’t yet adopted the CECL standard. CECL Regulation.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

Here’s what community bankers need to know when planning their budgets for the next year. These days, there’s a lot to contend with as a community bank, from changing consumer behaviors due to the pandemic to uncertainty surrounding the economy and inflation. By Cheryl Winokur Munk. Quick stat. Source: 2021 Provident Bank survey.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 3, 2023

On March 30, 2023, the White House endorsed several proposals to strengthen regulatory requirements for the banking industry in the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank failures.

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On October 24, 2023, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued a final rule amending their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) (the “Final Rule”). Continue Reading

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This is our second blog post on the final rule issued on October 24, 2023 by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency amending their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) (the “Final Rule”). .

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 5, 2022

On October 3, 2022, the Federal Reserve finalized a rule expanding Regulation II (Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing), the implementing regulation for the Durbin Amendment. See the banking industry group February 1, 2022 letter to the Federal Reserve on behalf of the community banks. The final rule will be effective July 1.

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Abrigo

JUNE 19, 2022

New Fed Tool: ELE for 2023 CECL implementation The Federal Reserve's new Expected Loss Estimator, or ELE, tool for CECL is a spreadsheet-based option for smaller financial institutions to implement the current expected credit loss standard. You might also like these webinars especially for 2023 CECL adopters: "CECL Streamlined."

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PopularBank

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A new Florida condo safety law passed in June 2023 makes some updates to a regulation passed in 2022 for condominium and cooperative buildings. What to know about the 2023 Florida condo safety law. Now all community buildings must have a milestone inspection upon turning 30 years old and every 10 years thereafter.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

office buildings with a vacancy rate over 95% declined to 60% in Q2 2023 from 63% in Q1 2020, or pre-pandemic. Source: FRED CRE stress testing: Avoid credit losses by examining vulnerabilities Stress testing is integral to managing risks in CRE lending for community financial institutions. CBRE stated recently that the share of U.S.

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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 9, 2024

In November 2023, S.B. 668 was introduced in the Wisconsin Senate. 668 would make sweeping changes to the state laws governing financial service providers. Continue Reading

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Abrigo

MAY 30, 2023

DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 The effective date of the CFPB's new rule based on Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act is June 28, 2023. Takeaway 2 Reporting tiers and their deadlines are based on the number of covered transactions to small businesses that a lender originated in 2022 and 2023. But compliance deadlines are tiered.

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ABA Community Banking

DECEMBER 8, 2023

From the Basel III endgame to Regulation II to new Community Reinvestment Act and Section 1071, 2023 has delivered a regulatory onslaught for the industry. How are bankers navigating the waves of overlapping changes? The post Podcast: The bank policy outlook for 2024 appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 30, 2024

Attendees return from ThinkBIG energized and informed so they can continue positively impacting their institutions and, more importantly, their communities. Consistently rated a top industry event by attendees, ThinkBIG brought together 650 people from banks, credit unions, and partners in 2023. Don’t take our word for it, though.

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Supreme Court seeking review of the Fifth Circuit panel decision in Community Financial Services Association of America Ltd. The CFPB has filed a certiorari petition with the U.S. CFPB that held the CFPB’s funding mechanism violates the Appropriations Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

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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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South State Correspondent

AUGUST 21, 2023

Earlier this month, on August 7, 2023, Moody’s Investor Services (“Moody’s”) published a banking sector review. However, that publication, directly and indirectly, identified three discrete risks affecting community banks. We will outline what we think community bankers should glean from this publication.

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Bussman Advisory

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Join our community of 50,000+ subscribers and stay informed on the latest trends and news in the FinTech & AI world with the weekly newsletter provided by Bussmann Advisory. This week’s must-know stories: Metro Bank’s Financial Struggles: Will Metro Bank in the UK be 2023’s next banking collapse?

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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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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 5, 2024

On January 3, 2023, American Bankers Association, America’s Credit Unions, and Independent Community Bankers of America wrote a letter to CFPB Director Rohit Chopra to address their concerns that the CFPB’s proposal for rulemaking on non-sufficient funds (NSF) and overdraft fees triggers the statutorily required Small Business Regulatory Enforcement (..)

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Perficient

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Already reviewed by Perficient, BES provides a secure and efficient portal to exchange documents, information, and communications for consumer compliance and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examinations. This month, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) launches it new Banker Engagement Site (BES) through FDIC connect.

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Jeff For Banks

APRIL 4, 2024

Shadow bank lending is similar to bank lending but is not subject to the same regulations, and compensating deposit balace requirements. Commercial Real Estate Uncertainty/Vacancy Rates Nineteen point six percent of office space is vacant at year end 2023, according to Axios.com (see chart).

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

De spite their unique structures and community-oriented principles, credit unions are not immune to the threats of money laundering , fraud, and associated illicit activities. A gap institution is a financial institution that does not have a federal functioning regulator, such as a state-chartered credit union. FinCEN assessed a $1.5

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American Banker

JUNE 22, 2023

But analysts say higher costs and more regulation could spur consolidation. Through May, there were 32 U.S. bank mergers and acquisitions announced, fewer than half of the 66 deals announced over the same span of 2022.

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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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Abrigo

MARCH 8, 2024

In 2023, reported fraud losses surged to over $10 billion, a 14% increase from 2022, despite a similar number of cases being reported at 2.6 As a financial institution, you are responsible for educating your community and clients on financial patterns and bank wire fraud trends. Spread the word.

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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

OCTOBER 16, 2023

De spite their unique structures and community-oriented principles, credit unions are not immune to the threats of money laundering , fraud, and associated illicit activities. A gap institution is a financial institution that does not have a federal functioning regulator, such as a state-chartered credit union. FinCEN assessed a $1.5

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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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