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October 26th – BSA/AML Day | Nationally Recognized

Abrigo

Professionals across the nation encouraged to celebrate National Financial Crime Fighter Day. We started that effort in full-force in 2017, with an idea to create a nationally recognized holiday – BSA/AML Professional Day – to be observed on October 26 th each year. You may be asking what is so special about October 26.

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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

With the record growth of San Antonio, Houston and Austin, southern Texas is becoming a hub for business. The 2020 Census quantified the growth many residents were already sensing: Austin grew by 33% between 2010 and 2020, earning it the rank of fastest-growing large metro. Photo by Dennis Burnett. By Mindy Charski.

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5 New Year’s Resolutions For Any Sized Bank That You Must Get Right in 2023

South State Correspondent

Moving all customers to digital statements, restructuring compliance reviews and employee onboarding are just some of the more popular efforts that banks are undertaking in 2023. Charlotte, Houston, Phoenix, New York, Austin, Denver, Orlando, Miami, and Nashville, many banks have not adjusted pricing or their credit appetite.

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10 Lessons We Learned at the Nacha Smarter Faster Payment Conference

South State Correspondent

The major themes of fraud, artificial intelligence (AI), expansion of instant payments, open banking, and regulation were particularly relevant to your roles as executives, risk managers, compliance officers, and technology leaders. The law firm of Sidley Austin held a session on the CFPB’s uniqueness.

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Let WMA’s Trade Show Directory Be Your Guide

William Mills

However, some of the smaller, more intimate events may have more of an impact on your bottom line than the big, national conferences that are already on your radar. This event will cover everything from economic forecasts and regulatory compliance updates to digital mortgage trends and cutting edge technology. NAMB National , Dec.

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Bankers: Is your strategy the same as your competitor?

Jeff For Banks

(Nasdaq: TCBI) "We serve the needs of commercial businesses and successful professionals and entrepreneurs located in Texas as well as operate several lines of business serving a regional or national clientele of commercial borrowers. We are primarily a secured lender, with our greatest concentration of loans in Texas.

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GonzoBanker Awards 2017

Gonzobanker

GonzoBand of the Year: Ween – GonzoBanker would like to thank Ween for entertaining the Gonzo team at our First Annual Compliance and Behavior Modification Symposium in Austin, Texas. After stints in rehab, the band has re-formed and is hyper-energized.