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If You Are Tired of Being Transactional, You Need A Hedge Program

South State Correspondent

An inverted yield curve, continued bank failures, and the desire to manage risk and offer clients higher service are all factors that are driving more community banks to adopt a loan hedge program. Community banks’ main goals are to diligently support their local communities and make an acceptable return on capital in these challenging times.

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If You Are Tired of Being Transactional, You Need A Hedge Program

South State Correspondent

An inverted yield curve, continued bank failures, and the desire to manage risk and offer clients higher service are all factors that are driving more community banks to adopt a loan hedge program. Community banks’ main goals are to diligently support their local communities and make an acceptable return on capital in these challenging times.

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The community banks standing by hospitality customers

Independent Banker

Many hotels and other hospitality businesses haven’t fully bounced back from COVID-19 travel and safety restrictions, but community banks have been by their side through the challenges. 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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Why boosting your check fraud prevention is worth the effort

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 Community banks may face challenges seeking reimbursement for breach of warranty claims filed with other FIs. According to fraud strategists , check fraud is projected to soar to $24 billion in 2024. You might also like this on-demand webinar explaining how fraudsters use checks to their advantage.

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Bank wire fraud – How social engineering and technology perpetrate fraud losses

Abrigo

In 2024, we face sophisticated schemes exploiting both technology and social engineering to target unsuspecting customers. While previously, fraud was local or regional, today, scammers leverage technology extensively. While wire transfers offer speed and efficiency, they have always carried inherent risks. Spread the word.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

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. Expect more deals to be announced in 2024.

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Fraud prevention and detection: Empowering clients through education

Abrigo

Check fraud alone, the most significant current fraud threat, is projected to create losses of $24 billion in 2024. Some options include: In-person fraud prevention seminars, either held at a branch location or a local community center. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that U.S.

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