South State Correspondent

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The current yield curve presents various challenges for community bankers for revenue generation and risk management. In this article, we will outline the significance of the yield curve shape and what it may portend for community banks. The Yield Curve Shape A yield curve is a relationship between maturities and yields.

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Jeff For Banks

MARCH 21, 2024

In the markets, we watched helplessly as real GDP plummeted -5% in 1Q20 and -31% in 2Q20 before rebounding by +33% in 3Q20. I’ve previously theorized that China would try to reclaim its global market share lost during the pandemic by flooding the markets with cheaper goods. This development could give us good news on inflation.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

In a survey of community banks and credit unions at the 2016 Sageworks Risk Management Summit, 42 percent of respondents said Commercial Real Estate, or CRE, lending was their primary focus for loan portfolio growth. Learn more about the Sageworks Credit Risk Management Solution.

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Abrigo

APRIL 25, 2024

Recent data and trends of the small business lending market SMB Lending Insights is a snapshot of current financial trends and metrics that impact small and medium-sized business (SMB) lending and financial institutions. Win more small business deals and grow market share. The average size of loans examined here was $637,000.

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South State Correspondent

AUGUST 21, 2022

Last week we wrote about loan-level vs. balance sheet hedging for community banks and provided our loan proposal generator ( HERE ). We compared and contrasted the two strategies and sized the market for community banks. A community bank may transact one or only a few balance sheet hedges over many years.

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Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2023

Banking reports to inform risk management and strategy These reports on capital, growth, and liquidity help financial institutions spot warning signs. They help manage and shape strategy in volatile economic and industry conditions. the Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) and the minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio).

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Abrigo

MARCH 6, 2017

The ABA has a new report out on how banks are using social media, and much of the report focuses on using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and the like to boost customer service, make connections in the community and recruit staff. 3) @JohnRBarlow – John Barlow is president of Barlow Research, which provides market research for commercial banks.

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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. But not in this market. Stock markets have been very volatile and are mostly down since the summer months. for the Case Shiller 20, +2.6%

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Abrigo

MARCH 23, 2015

It is only natural for community banks to have loan concentrations that result from the market(s) they serve and the markets they pursue. In today’s times, a high commercial real estate (CRE) concentration is often the result of community banks pursuing opportunity in the market. Blog Bank Credit Union'

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

An extreme focus on using ALM to manage the risk of rising rates means some FIs overlook using ALM to grow earnings and capital, putting them at risk of underperformance. Community financial institutions are familiar with utilizing their asset/liability management solutions to limit the risk of rising interest rates.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Growth of FinTech funding seems unstoppable, with the latest analysis from Hampleton Partners finding enterprise financial services and integration, online financial services, enterprise financial software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) risk management as some of the hottest spots for investors this year. 2nd Address.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Financial Markets & Economic Update -Fourth Quarter 2022 What a year 2022 has been! We’ve seen tremendous market declines in both stocks and bonds, volatility, and a Federal Reserve who is raising interest rates at a breathtaking pace. Housing markets have suffered, with mortgage rates climbing up to 7.00%. in September.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

There are certain instances where, for structural or competitive reasons, a guarantee is difficult to obtain. These circumstances are recognized and are not considered exceptions. Talk to a specialist to learn more.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Life-of-loan digitalization also makes it easier for high-salaried lending and credit professionals to focus on loans that require more intense analysis. Learn more about how to recover market share with small business lending. Lending & Credit Risk. Portfolio Risk & CECL. Credit Analysis Training.

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Jeff For Banks

APRIL 27, 2019

Never Satisfied The markets never seem to be satisfied. The Federal Reserve recently took heed of market and economic messages, ending its tightening campaign and beginning its “patience” campaign. The markets hardly seemed satisfied with these two moves as they began building in rate cuts. A Win for the Ages !

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Abrigo

AUGUST 5, 2020

Therefore, it’s essential that the credit memo captures the complete picture of the borrower to ensure proper risk management. The first area Wear recommends bolstering is credit memo content and analysis. To provide better analysis in the credit memo, financial institutions should focus on the “why.”

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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. Now we will see if the Fed can keep it from becoming “sustained,” with wage inflation from tight labor markets filtering into the prices of all goods and services. in January.

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Abrigo

APRIL 15, 2022

As is the case with effectively managing interest rate risk , managers need to understand their cash flows in and out of the institution to effectively manage liquidity and meet all regulatory requirements. Liquidity risk managers need to ensure that all assumptions are reasonable and appropriate.

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Abrigo

JULY 25, 2022

When the pandemic hit and the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), demand from small businesses was so great that many financial institutions had to scramble and ended up working around the clock to help their communities. Lending & Credit Risk. and eggs could increase by 25% in 2022. Whitepaper.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 5, 2019

“I don’t think there’s any more important topic at this time in our recovery in the economy and the state of community financial institution management,” said Dave Koch, Managing Director of Advisory Services at Abrigo on the topic of core deposits. The post The Importance of Managing Core Deposits appeared first on Abrigo.

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Jeff For Banks

MAY 4, 2020

Readers note: You can also view this post on Penn Community Bank's website. As the stock market faltered in March, we saw the Federal Reserve step up with emergency rate cuts and Quantitative Easing to buy bonds. and promised trillions of dollars to stabilize the markets. The actions taken by the Fed stabilized markets.

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Gonzobanker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

NYMBUS secured Series D financing (led by Insight Partners), partnered with Hurdlr for small business banking; with Atty Bank, Saint Louis Bank ’s legal community bank; and with Roger, Citizens Bank of Edmond ’s military niche bank. Helix partnered with Unit21 for fraud and risk management solutions for fintechs.

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Jeff For Banks

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

After a lengthy stretch of strong economic growth and stock market gains, the inevitable correction arrived with force in the fourth quarter, culminating with a December that can only be described as “tres terrible!” Dorothy has been with Penn Community Bank and its predecessor since November, 2004. 50% between 2 and 10 years.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

In fact, banking regulators are in the process of issuing updated guidance on loan or credit risk review systems as a standalone document (rather than as part of guidance related to the allowance for credit losses as it is now) to emphasize their importance in broader risk management efforts. Credit Risk. Credit Risk.

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Jeff For Banks

AUGUST 1, 2019

Financial Markets & Economic Update- Third Quarter, 2019 Summer is upon us and I cannot wait to get to the beach for vacation. Although business confidence fell from the uncertainty, stock markets were reaching new record highs on many of indices. Dorothy has been with Penn Community Bank and its predecessor since November, 2004.

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Jeff For Banks

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Quarterly Financial Markets & Economic Update- October, 2017 I love this time of year. The markets have not given way to anything, with long term bonds still trading in a tight range and short term rates having risen from Fed action. Dorothy has been with Penn Community Bank and its predecessor since November, 2004.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 6, 2018

Aimed at “senior executives in banking organizations,” the Bulletin is published by the FRB’s Division of Consumer and Community Affairs with the intent to provide high-level summaries of various consumer protection issues and to enhance the transparency of the Federal Reserve’s consumer compliance supervisory program.

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Jeff For Banks

JULY 8, 2017

The markets continue to roll and bond markets continue to trade in a 25 basis point range, hitting the higher end when they think the economy is strong (why else would the Fed raise rates?) Presidential Agenda I am very surprised that the markets are not having fits over the lack of progress on the presidential agenda.

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Jeff For Banks

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Trade wars and tariffs dominated the market discussion in the third quarter with talk quieting down for now. DJ 10/17/18 Dorothy Jaworski has worked at large and small banks for over 30 years; much of that time has been spent in investment portfolio management, risk management, and financial analysis.

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Jeff For Banks

AUGUST 12, 2018

There are some signs of slowing in the housing markets; both existing and new home sales in June fell amidst rising mortgage rates and fewer gains in home prices. Dorothy has been with Penn Community Bank and its predecessor since November, 2004. Consider the trade wars and tariffs.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 11, 2022

Financial institution leaders and decision-makers constantly face choices for how to effectively manage their institutions in the wake of changing economic landscapes, investment markets, interest rates, customer demand, mergers, acquisitions, and more recently, pandemics.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

We look at community banks’ options for fighting this type of crime. Community banks can find ways to mitigate age-related fraud through technology, as well as by educating their customers of their particular risks. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert.

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Jeff For Banks

MAY 20, 2017

and New York Community Bancorp called off their planned merger. Both institutions were over the CRE concentration guidelines, so putting them together would exasperate this risk, so the regulatory thinking must have been. They need a marketing person to title their reports. We perform this service for dozens of community banks.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Charge offs were close to zero for most banks since 2013, according to call report data from S&P Market Intelligence. Institutions utilize current, forecast, and historical market data to put scenarios in context and, in some cases, combine scenarios to assess their impact.

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Abrigo

APRIL 22, 2024

Recent dynamics of the small business lending market A deep understanding of the small business lending landscape and potential efficiencies can help banks and credit unions grow their portfolios. Dynamic market Small business lending by banks & credit unions Small businesses are a pillar of the U.S. trillion between 2019 and 2022.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 26, 2015

At some community banks, budgeting for technology has become a more important focus over the past several years. Community banks need to be nimble enough to change from their plan when they need to. in Atlanta is one community bank that tries to be more agile with its technology spending. “If By Cheryl Winokur Munk. David W.

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Jeff For Banks

OCTOBER 29, 2016

I recently mentioned to a community bank management team that community financial institutions are slower to close branches because their decision making goes beyond the spreadsheet and market potential. Community bankers know the town mayor, and key business leaders. deposit market share in 2012 to a 80.7%

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