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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. billion-asset MainStreet Bank in Fairfax, Va. The bank also helped hotel operators obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.

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How to reduce the regulatory burden on community banks

Abrigo

In recent months, the momentum around reducing the regulatory burden on the nation’s community banks has continued to gain steam. There are more than 6,000 banks and thrifts under $10 billion in assets and they are often less equipped to deal with complexities brought by additional regulations.

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How can bank boards respond to increased regulatory scrutiny?

Abrigo

A recent Wall Street Journal article by Victoria McGrane and Jon Hilsenrath highlighted how the nation’s regulators are increasingly questioning and turning their focus toward bank boards. These smaller banks have also seen new, and more frequent, attention from regulators.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash. Eric has always been a student of innovation, and now at Coastal, this fearless leader has spearheaded a number of high-profile banking-as-a-service partnerships. The regulator and media pressure on overdraft fees has been a constant challenge to overdraft revenue.

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