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How To Do Better Against National Bank Lending Competition

South State Correspondent

Many existing community bank customers and prospects are also national bank customers. There are now many online, nationally-focused lenders that are capable of an entire virtual relationship. Scale, security, and innovation are all linked to better information technology design and implementation.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How financial institutions can stay safe and secure online

Abrigo

It’s the time of the year when we celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global initiative to raise awareness and educate people about the importance of staying safe and secure online. Launched to provide resources Cybersecurity Awareness Month was launched in 2004 by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and the U.S.

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Elder fraud: Preventing elder financial exploitation at your institution

Abrigo

Would you like other articles on BSA/AML training in your inbox? This demographic shift, particularly in the developing world, brings attention to the unique challenges older persons face, including those related to human rights and financial security. Elder fraud, a severe form of EFE, continues to grow at an alarming rate.

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ERC for Banks – Told You Are Not Eligible? Find Out

South State Correspondent

In the article, we explore the myths around eligibility and provide many banks with a path forward. We work with well-known national CPA firms that specialize in working with banks specifically to claim their ERC tax rebate. Our team has worked with approximately 55+ banks and secured over $82 million in credits.

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Six Ways to Protect Yourself and Your Family on Data Privacy Day

Perficient

This article was co-written by Iman Watson, senior solutions architect, and Kailey Hughes, lead development representative. As we mostly are working remotely these days, securing your space when you’re not in the safeguards of the office walls are critical. Create a Secure Password. Secure your Wi-Fi Network.

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Becoming a “Bahama Mama” Crypto-Style: A Closer Look at The Digital Asset Landscape in The Bahamas

Perficient

Members of Perficient’s Digital Asset Team have advised followers in multiple online articles about the digital asset revolution and relevant regulations affecting the same in the United States. The paper also lays out plans to expand the resources of the Securities Commission of The Bahamas to bolster its role as the main crypto regulator.

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The Problem With DSCR and LTV in Lending

South State Correspondent

Many community banks today are willing to underwrite real estate secured loans on just two metrics: debt-service-coverage ratio (DSCR) and loan-to-appraised value (LTV). We will consider the minimal project DSCR in this article and cover the debt yield topic in future blogs. Still, all of this is expected to change.

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