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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. However, the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, leaving resource-constrained community banks to cope with new demands. The second idea is community bank exemption from the Volcker Rule.

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Radius Bank in Boston Buys National Equipment Finance Business

American Banker

Radius Bank in Boston has bought a national equipment-finance business from NewStar Financial in Boston.

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CFPB announces advisory committee members

CFPB Monitor

Last week, the CFPB announced the appointment of new members to its advisory committees: Consumer Advisory Board (CAB), Community Bank Advisory Council (CBAC), Credit Union Advisory Council (CUAC), and Academic Research Council (ARC). Nadine Cohen, Managing Attorney, Greater Boston Legal Services (Boston, MA). Clarksdale, MS).

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High-Flying Boston Banks Watching for Signs of Trouble

American Banker

Loan growth at several Boston banks, including many former mutuals, is higher than the national average. Still, bankers are closely watching for any indication that a bubble is forming.

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American Greed: Can being an honest broker be banks and credit unions competitive advantage?

Jeff For Banks

According to a 2012 Boston College Center for Retirement Research study , 63% of American males (why only males I do not know) participated exclusively in defined contribution (DC) retirement plans in 2007, up from 47% in 1992. I think, as a nation, we will need lots of help managing our money. Probably not. I think so.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

We know the customer buying and use of financial services is being fundamentally changed by fintech, but our long-term strategies to invest/partner/buy/compete are very much works in progress. Some interesting finalists would be: M&T and People’s United Old National and First Midwest Webster and Sterling Columbia Bank and Umpqua.

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The community bank’s complete guide to building trust

Independent Banker

But for most community banks, building a trustworthy brand isn’t a conscious effort. So first, we’ll look at how two community banks have become trusted pillars of the community through charity work and good old?fashioned billion-asset community bank. Build your community. It’s in their DNA.

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