Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2023

Digital media gives community bankers a platform for advocacy, and ICBA’s Virtual Advocacy Primer details how you can put it to work. How can a community banker best connect with a member of Congress? Wait a week for a response and then follow up if necessary by phone, Facebook message and/or Twitter direct message.

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Abrigo

MAY 24, 2023

If signed into law, the SAFE Act would allow banks to provide services to cannabis-related businesses (CRBs) in states that have passed the legalization of marijuana in some form. According to a letter from the American Bankers Association (ABA) to the Senate Banking Committee, only about 11 percent of all U.S.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The institution can more easily capitalize on opportunities and avoid unnecessary risk. Why banking technology makes sense – recession or not Seventy percent of leaders from banks, credit unions, and fintechs in late 2022 planned to increase their tech spending in 2023, according to a survey by American Banker parent Arizent.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 7, 2022

As the pace of banking innovation speeds up, the OODA Loop, and its supporting concepts, can help a bank’s management team have a common framework to make decisions faster and more effectively. He is regarded as one of the best military strategists the world has known up there with Sun Tzu, Genghis Khan, and Napoleon.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 3, 2017

and a handful of lesser known software companies are gearing up for IPOs in 2017 in a sign that the IPO market could finally be on the upswing. The report cited investment bankers and investors as saying that these enterprise software companies make money through subscriptions, which gives them a reliable stream of revenue.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

As noted in the American Banker , SWIFT has maintained that Ripple has not set up relationships with firms that can navigate regulatory hurdles. SWIFT said its own global payments innovation (gpi) offerings succeed in clearing those complexities, and that hundreds of banks have signed on with gpi. dollars to Philippine pesos.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

THE BANKER AWARDS. Lots of tech and operations to clean up, it appears, but no solid bank is better qualified than the team from Minneapolis. Lots of tech and operations to clean up, it appears, but no solid bank is better qualified than the team from Minneapolis. Doug Larson. Gonzo readers, 2021 was just plain schizophrenic.

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Abrigo

JUNE 12, 2020

While this is a promising sign, 13.3% While this is a promising sign, 13.3% The Fed is authorized by the Treasury to provide up to $600 billion in loans to companies with less than 15,000 people, or an annual revenue of less than $5 billion. to 13.3% – a far cry from the near 20% expected. What happened? learn more.

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Abrigo

MARCH 21, 2023

Takeaway 2 Some banks and credit unions were late movers and are now scrambling to lock in funding for the short term to meet liquidity and capital needs. Strategies for earning more in rising rates Financial institutions need to be intentional with funding strategies and loan pricing models. 4.75% over the course of 2022 and 2023.

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Independent Banker

JULY 28, 2016

She explained why lawmakers should exempt community banks from Basel III capital rule. Community bankers score big changes in final credit-loss standard. Senate Banking Committee. By James Kendrick. To their credit, federal regulators have already showed they are on board with the approach laid out in FASB’s final standard.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 3, 2024

Since many bankers likely have a self-improvement goal in their New Year’s resolutions, we wanted to put out our recommendations right from the start. To do this, we teamed up with Jack Hubbard, Managing Partner of the Modern Banker , to bring you our collective favorites. Heart Spoken , by Elizabeth Cottrell.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

You’ve got asset-hungry banks that are willing to put term debt out there, and that has not wavered one iota, even with the capital markets’ volatility in the fourth quarter” of last year, said Steve Woods, EVP and head of corporate banking for Citizens Bank. “The companies are opting for term loans. billion loan taken out last March.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2017

5), Alenka Grealish, senior analyst at Celent, penned an article for American Banker with a prediction: The small business (SMB) credit space is headed for a “shake-up.” In this week’s B2B venture capital breakdown, alternative lending for small- and medium-sized businesses (and their employees) is the clear winner.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2018

Toward the start of 2018, analysts began to highlight the potential for venture capital (VC) to embrace the B2B business model. and India drove a surge in FinTech venture capital funding in 2017, and Accenture Financial Services Senior Managing Director Julian Skan pointed to the B2B business model as a significant presence in this trend.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Although the magi's perils were greater and their journey quite significant than the modern day banker, I too see headwinds for community financial institutions, and wish for three gifts for them during this holiday season. My Wish For Bankers in 2019 1. The accompanying chart should be quite alarming for bankers.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Takeaway 3 Signing up for 2022 conferences is another smart use of surplus budget funds, because some events are offering early-bird discounts. Two years ago, more bankers surveyed for that report named core deposit growth as their greatest challenge than any other issue. Beef up your loan pricing strategy.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2018

But there can be a sea change afoot that can mix things up a bit. As noted in American Banker , the deal count came to 371 deals for the first half of the year, with a few triple-digit investment rounds. Unlike the broader VC market, early-stage FinTech companies have continued to attract a solid flow of capital in the U.S.,

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

It happens every time they open a checking account, apply for a mortgage, make a direct deposit, log into a bank’s website or chat with a banker, and more. Community banks own an enviable amount of data, but not all are leveraging it to its fullest extent. We can take that data and we can reach that person online,” Catalano says. “If

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Gonzobanker

JANUARY 12, 2023

Anyway, I want to really sexy-up the investor deck this time and even use some of this stuff in our annual report. Anyway, I want to really sexy-up the investor deck this time and even use some of this stuff in our annual report. So, Tony my man, I need you to help me make our presentation look really edgy… you know, up-to-date.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Bankers started the year with good business plans, strong balance sheets, and optimism. Even George Bailey would have given you the thumbs up. “I learned a long time ago that reality was much weirder than anyone’s imagination.” ” – Hunter Thompson. Well, HST and Big Bird had it right. Everything.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 4, 2020

Cutting rates serves as a way of injecting capital into the economy, to encourage consumer spending and business investment. Cutting rates serves as a way of injecting capital into the economy, to encourage consumer spending and business investment. This week has seen the twin impacts of panic and policy. Well, that’s at just under 3.6

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Jeff For Banks

AUGUST 2, 2021

In June 2021, we were up to six locations, $327.6 In 2021, we are up to over $70 million, mostly investment properties. He exemplifies the best of next generation bank leadership, with eyes wide open to the next iteration of banking in our rapidly changing environment. It was so awesome I asked if I can reprint here. million in loans.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Takeaway 1 Signs point to increased loan modifications and loan workouts, and regulators have urged financial institutions to work prudently with borrowers. . Takeaway 2 Meanwhile, banks and credit unions will likely see a beefed-up regulatory emphasis on credit risk management practices, especially tied to CRE. .

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Independent Banker

MARCH 15, 2015

Community bankers aren’t the only ones who think so. And ready for the toss, President Obama says he would welcome such bipartisan legislation to sign. Acknowledging the problem, lawmakers repeatedly have told community bankers to hold on, relief is on the way. The Time Is Now. By Camden R. Fine, President and CEO of ICBA.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Community bankers aren’t the only ones who think so. And ready for the toss, President Obama says he would welcome such bipartisan legislation to sign. Acknowledging the problem, lawmakers repeatedly have told community bankers to hold on, relief is on the way. The Time Is Now. By Camden R. Fine, President and CEO of ICBA.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Beneficial State Bank was born from a bold idea and a gift of capital from activists and philanthropists Kat Taylor and Tom Steyer. The idea that community banking can be a force for positive change is at the heart of Beneficial State Bank, which engages its customers through financial activism. By Roshan McArthur. Assets: $1.5

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 16, 2022

I call this "pulling into the pits" in my book: Squared Away-How Can Bankers Succeed as Economic First Responders. Total return includes two components: capital appreciation and dividends. Silvergate Capital Corporation (NYSE: SI) #2. And I am weary of the persistent "get big or get out" mentality of many industry pundits.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 15, 2023

It turns out that confidence is more valuable than capital. This article highlights ten not-so-evident lessons of the banking crisis that every banker must consider going forward. The ratio would provide a bank’s current core capital position to risk-adjusted assets. SVB’s 43% LTD used to be talked about with reverence.

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Jeff For Banks

JANUARY 8, 2017

With all of the scrutiny, negative press, and regulatory change, I don't experience many bankers having fun, either. Dream Big In the fourth quarter of 2010, an investor group recapitalized a $66 million in assets financial institution, that was breaking even, and had less than $6 million in capital. But even that is inconsistent.

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MyBankTracker

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

That is, a lender will give you a business loan — if you sign a personal guarantee. Where do I sign? ” But, of course, it’s never a good idea to sign anything without fully understanding what you’re getting yourself into. Even if your business goes belly up. You could potentially wind up in court.

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Gonzobanker

JULY 28, 2014

Let’s just get this out of the way right up front: most bankers rank going through a formal system selection process right up there with a trip to the dentist. So, having dispensed with the pleasantries we’ll move right along and in the spirit of Kramer, just say “Giddy Up!”. Online Applications and Borrower Portal.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 25, 2016

Advocacy Advocate—ICBA’s Joshua Harbursky works to assist community bankers with their industry policy engagement with lawmakers and regulators. ICBA has a great infrastructure in place and a lot of active advocates among community bankers. ICBA’s advocacy director talks about fostering a culture of advocacy. Habursky: Very nicely.

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Banking 2020

MARCH 10, 2015

Daily, I have been reminded by the government, that the signs of economic recovery are all around me. The signs of change are around us, but it’s more likely that the US economy is rearranging itself rather than simply recovering under the old umbrella of Wall Street. My answer, combine the best of both worlds.

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PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2018

Even big brick-and-mortar players like Macy’s have shown signs of reversing their recent ill fortune by luring customers back into their stores. Even big brick-and-mortar players like Macy’s have shown signs of reversing their recent ill fortune by luring customers back into their stores. household indebtedness. indebtedness in 2018.

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PYMNTS

JULY 28, 2017

Even though the short same-day ACH settlement windows will reduce credit risk, financial institutions will likely want to continue putting businesses through a full ACH underwriting process,” wrote MineralTree CEO BC Krishna in an article in 2015 for American Banker on the potential impact of Same Day ACH on B2B payments.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Following some respite in 2022, community bankers are bracing for a tougher economic landscape ahead in 2023. Illustration by Jack Hudson. We recently spoke with community bank CEOs from across the country to gain insights on how they’re proactively positioning to manage risks and take advantage of growth opportunities in the coming year.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 24, 2023

This article gives bankers a background on what it is, its risks, and how it will change everything from your infrastructure to your hiring practices. In less than 30 seconds, AutoGPT retrieved a list of the highest-rated restaurants, checked availability, and made the requested reservations at the auto-chosen Capital Grille (below).

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