South State Correspondent

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Community bankers need to practice realistic loan pricing discipline. However, we need to understand the meaning of pricing discipline and its effect on community bank performance. This is strong evidence that community banks are pricing to an arbitrary minimum credit spread in this set of loans. Cost-plus pricing.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 30, 2023

Rising funding costs and decreasing liquidity at community banks are causing managers to change pricing methodology for new credits. This makes some sense, as in other industries, if your input pricing goes up, you often adjust your end pricing. However, pricing to the competition is the worst pricing choice for banks.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

In a survey of community banks and credit unions at the 2016 Sageworks Risk Management Summit, 42 percent of respondents said Commercial Real Estate, or CRE, lending was their primary focus for loan portfolio growth. This reflects a larger industry trend. For many, commercial real estate lending may be the ticket.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 6, 2017

During a Sageworks webinar on HVCRE risk management Rob Ashbaugh, senior risk management consultant at Sageworks, explained that clarifications on some of the murkier aspects of the HVCRE (high volatility commercial real estate) rule were anticipated by the industry.

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Abrigo

JUNE 11, 2021

Measuring Interest Rate Risk Can Vary by Institution Interest rate risk measurement plays a key role in ensuring an institution's safety and soundness. Would you like other articles on asset/liability management in your inbox? FDIC) noted in its 2021 Risk Review. Measure long-term interest rate risk. EVE Analysis.

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Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Trying to manage this fast-paced environment with annual plans, static operating budgets and gatekeeping project management offices is proving too slow and clunky for an industry that has innovators delivering new apps at 10x the pace of traditional banks. Once they run buzzwords and innovations through management’s “B.S.

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Abrigo

MARCH 23, 2015

It is only natural for community banks to have loan concentrations that result from the market(s) they serve and the markets they pursue. In today’s times, a high commercial real estate (CRE) concentration is often the result of community banks pursuing opportunity in the market. Blog Bank Credit Union'

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Takeaway 3 Many FIs will price-compare vendors, but neglect to consider potential hidden costs , especially when managing multiple vendors. As the saying goes, “the only constant in life is change,” which is certain for the banking industry. teams have been an integral resource to the bank. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 5, 2020

Therefore, it’s essential that the credit memo captures the complete picture of the borrower to ensure proper risk management. Particularly in the current economic environment, lenders and analysts should consider the industry impacts and the influence supply and demand may have on their clients.

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Gonzobanker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

NYMBUS secured Series D financing (led by Insight Partners), partnered with Hurdlr for small business banking; with Atty Bank, Saint Louis Bank ’s legal community bank; and with Roger, Citizens Bank of Edmond ’s military niche bank. Finastra partnered with Glia for digital customer service.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The main drivers of expected CRE growth in 2020 are: Low interest rates Continued job growth and low unemployment Moderate consumer spending growth Abundant capital and return-seeking investors/lenders, and Increased property values (albeit slowing in appreciation). “2020 could be a pivotal year for the U.S. Watching for CRE red flags.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. Regulators and industry consultants agree that community banks are generally doing a great job handling their regulatory oversight and requirements.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 3, 2017

She writes that, while in recent years new bank formations have been at an all time low, an increase in de novo activity may be on the horizon. Organized training conferences to improve the “coordination among state and federal banking agencies in the review of applications” 4. A low interest rate environment 2.

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Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

Thankfully for bank and credit union executives, lenders, risk managers, and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officers, banking podcasts and podcasts for credit unions are plentiful, and options are growing. BankTalk BankTalk by Remedy Consulting posts twice-a-month episodes for both banks and credit unions.

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Independent Banker

MAY 2, 2016

We are more than a community bank; we are a community prosperity engine. We have experienced multiple oil booms and subsequent slowdowns in the oil industry in our state of North Dakota, along with the changes that come with that. Additionally, we strive to reinvest in our local communities.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Within the financial industry, the word “regulation” often receives a mixed reaction. Last week, the biggest names in banking addressed their balance sheets, and announced the results of their mid-year stress testing practice. This could mean significant increases in capital for many credit unions.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Money 20/20 (M2020) is the only conference in the industry where it is both possible and expected to pull off two breakfasts, two lunches, three cocktail parties, and two dinners PER DAY. Generative AI: Traditional AI was ever-present in touted solutions regarding fraud, risk management, and the customer experience.

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Abrigo

APRIL 1, 2015

While the larger banks are receiving the bulk of attention, boards at smaller, community banks are realizing that they’re not immune to this heightened attention. These smaller banks have also seen new, and more frequent, attention from regulators. How complex is the bank’s operating model?

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 2, 2021

But impulse buying – whether at home or in business – can result in waste, so think carefully about areas of your bank or credit union that could benefit next year from a small investment as 2021 draws to a close. Indeed, deposit levels to transaction accounts among community banks exploded 74% to $896.5 Credit Risk Management.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Portfolio stress tests can provide a number of benefits beyond compliance with regulatory expectations, Behringer said recently at the 2015 Risk Management Summit hosted by Sageworks. For additional insight on stress testing, access the complimentary whitepaper, Actionable Stress Test Results for Community Banks.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 28, 2016

As in past years, community bankers will have a dynamic regulatory environment to contend with in 2016. Safety and soundness concerns will remain a prominent driver of that supervisory dynamic for community banks. What should community banks anticipate here? IB: So what should community banks anticipate here?

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Regulators warn once again about rising CRE concentrations and risks. Just about every community bank makes commercial real estate loans. A whopping 95 percent of ICBA members are active commercial real estate (CRE) lenders, according to the latest ICBA Community Bank Lending Survey. By Howard Schneider.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Start integrating the financial risks from climate change into governance frameworks, risk management processes, and business strategies. But the report does suggest that financial institutions in their annual reports disclose all of the above, including how much lending they do to climate related industries.

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Jeff For Banks

JUNE 2, 2023

//Jeff Marsico remarks to the 2023 New Jersey Bankers' Association Annual Convention: May 19, 2023// Four decades ago, the prolonged savings-and-loan crisis devastated the industry. Between 1980 and 1995, more than 2,900 banks and thrifts with collective assets of more than $2.2 bank failures per year between 1996 and 2006, and 3.6

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Abrigo

JULY 30, 2015

Banking industry experts expect the FASB’s long-discussed move to the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model will be finalized by the end of the year, but many bank and credit union professionals may be finding that, as Tom Petty once sang, “The waiting is the hardest part.”. What is the impact to the bank?

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Banks and credit unions had to fundamentally change their delivery, support and relationship management models at scopes and speeds that were unheard of. And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Bad things about the banking industry. Let us break it down for you.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Regardless of the name, nonbank technology firms are wedging themselves between community banks and their customers by offering a slew of traditional and nontraditional banking products. This is why ICBA and community banks must continue to push consistent regulation of bank and nonbank financial service providers.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 1, 2016

Banks are critical financing partners for growing enterprises. Eight in 10 business owners report that a major, regional or community bank is their main financing partner for capital. These statistics are reminders that Millennials may need other services from your bank, and they may be willing to pay a premium for them.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

MOEs like this are rare in the credit union industry, but we expect with continued demands for scale there will be more. Best Fintech Acquisition by a Bank. Fifth Third Bank ’s August acquisition of digital healthcare platform Provide (purchase price not disclosed). Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash.

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Jeff For Banks

OCTOBER 29, 2016

I recently spoke at a Financial Managers' Society (FMS) breakfast meeting on this subject and thought I would share my comments with you. For example, deposit operations' expense as a percent of deposits should decline as the bank grows. Community bankers know the town mayor, and key business leaders. Make it near-automatic.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Even if you’re not required to use either version of the Cybersecurity Assessment, beta users say it can help your community bank gauge its cybersecurity risks and ultimately guard against cybercrime. At the Bank of Luxemburg, a $290 million-asset community bank in Luxemburg, Wis., Real-world testing. “I

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Even if you’re not required to use either version of the Cybersecurity Assessment, beta users say it can help your community bank gauge its cybersecurity risks and ultimately guard against cybercrime. At the Bank of Luxemburg, a $290 million-asset community bank in Luxemburg, Wis., Real-world testing. “I

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ZootBlog

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

So what does this have to do with banking? In today’s environment, as banks manage increased regulation and competition from industry outsiders, they must operate in the same fashion. Banks have to put themselves in competition-type scenarios so they can deliver a superior performance when it counts. Everything.

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Abrigo

APRIL 22, 2024

Almost half sought credit to grow their businesses, and 28% applied to make repairs or replace capital assets. While small business loans inherently benefit business owners, they also benefit communities, according to 2021 research for the SBA. Lending processes at many banks and credit unions impair their growth efforts.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Two of the most recent unicorns are vertical payments processor Flywire , which raised a $120M Series E from Goldman Sachs, Temasek, Tiger Global, and Adage Capital Management in February 2020 at a $1B valuation, and point-of-sale payments startup Pine Labs, which closed a corporate minority round from Mastercard in January 2020 to reach a $1.6B

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 30, 2024

IT is spending as a percentage of revenue compared to years past, like 2019, when banks did not invest enough in IT, and 2020, when banks had to spend more than revenue growth allowed because of the pandemic. Benchmarking can help banks better optimize capital as it gives bank management a sense of what the average is for the industry.

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Jeff For Banks

JANUARY 16, 2016

Between February and November, 2015, foreign capital was pulled out of the country to the tune of $843 billion. This decline will continue to harm the energy industry, of which many firms are already in decline or recession. Dorothy has been with Penn Community Bank and its predecessor since November, 2004.

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