South State Correspondent

AUGUST 21, 2022

Last week we wrote about loan-level vs. balance sheet hedging for community banks and provided our loan proposal generator ( HERE ). We compared and contrasted the two strategies and sized the market for community banks. A community bank may transact one or only a few balance sheet hedges over many years.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

It’s been nearly two years since the coronavirus pandemic began, and many banks and credit unions have undergone a significant digital transformation in response. Many financial institutions that were already on the path of digitalization have continued expanding their digital offerings to meet the needs of their customers and members.

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South State Correspondent

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

At SouthState, we use a program called ARC (Assumable Rate Conversion) that allows borrowers to pay a fixed rate of interest for as long as 20 years, but the bank retains a floating rate asset. Current Risk in Term Lending. ARC is custom designed to allow community banks to compete anywhere on the yield curve.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

During the pandemic, many community banks needed to change how they operated. For this and other reasons, now is a good time to review and refresh articles, bylaws and committee charters to ensure resilience and bolster risk management. But if they see it as a risk management tool, it’s a game changer.

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Abrigo

APRIL 12, 2016

Directors overseeing a bank’s operations are important partners in supervisory efforts, the FDIC noted in the article (“A Community Bank Director’s Guide to Corporate Governance: 21st Century Reflections on the FDIC Pocket Guide for Directors.”). Risk management culture What exactly is a risk management culture?

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South State Correspondent

MAY 3, 2023

Bank executives that measure and manage the balance sheet based on the fair value of assets and liabilities invariable will change risk behavior, compensation structures, and capital allocation for the long-term benefit of shareholders. At its basic premise, FTP distributes banking profit between lending and deposits.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 2, 2023

Bank executives that measure and manage the balance sheet based on the fair value of assets and liabilities invariable will change risk behavior, compensation structures, and capital allocation for the long-term benefit of shareholders. At its basic premise, FTP distributes banking profit between lending and deposits.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 2, 2023

Bank executives that measure and manage the balance sheet based on the fair value of assets and liabilities invariable will change risk behavior, compensation structures, and capital allocation for the long-term benefit of shareholders. At its basic premise, FTP distributes banking profit between lending and deposits.

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Abrigo

APRIL 15, 2022

Liquidity: capacity to meet obligations at a reasonable cost. Takeaway 1 Liquidity is the capacity to meet cash and collateral obligations readily at a reasonable cost. To continue the series, we’ll look at a different type of risk addressed in asset/liability management : liquidity risk. Defining Liquidity.

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Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2015

The piece, titled “Why Banks Should Stop Fighting and Learn To Love Regulators,” suggests that while institutions of all sizes are grappling with increased scrutiny and regulation, the reality is that it is here to stay following the financial crisis. The practice of stress testing can also foster a more positive relationship with examiners.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2020

Equiniti Eyes APIs for Risk Management. Equiniti Group recently revealed its adoption of Codat’s accounting integration API for its Equiniti Riskfactor solution, a tie-up that will see Equiniti’s risk management operations embrace API technology to promote automatic data sharing from small businesses.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Having dashboards or banking management reports that show the lending pipeline, pricing trends, emerging risks, workflow bottlenecks, and other factors affecting loan growth can help a bank or credit union stay on top of and adapt quickly to trends. Learn more about Abrigo Connect.

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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

APRIL 1, 2015

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. How complex is the bank’s operating model?

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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

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This means having processes and people in place for bringing in borrowers, identifying the right loans to book, pricing them correctly, and closing loans quickly and efficiently enough to meet customer needs and institutional goals. The types of inefficiencies and delays are those that can also result in unhappy customers and staff.

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Abrigo

MAY 22, 2024

Takeaway 3 Depository lenders are enhancing their lending procedures and technologies to meet institution risk and return requirements as they grow. Dynamic market Small business lending by banks & credit unions Small businesses are a pillar of the U.S. At the same time, 59% pursued credit to meet operating expenses.

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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. In its letter , acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks said "Fair access to financial services, credit, and capital are essential to our economy. It's a glimpse into tyranny.

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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

APRIL 22, 2024

Takeaway 3 Depository lenders are enhancing their lending procedures and technologies to meet institution risk and return requirements as they grow. Dynamic market Small business lending by banks & credit unions Small businesses are a pillar of the U.S. At the same time, 59% pursued credit to meet operating expenses.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 26, 2015

At some community banks, budgeting for technology has become a more important focus over the past several years. If the project is something that can make a bank more profitable in the short term or long term, the bank should make the purchase, whether it was budgeted for or not. State Bank and Trust Co.

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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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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? Jill is continually demonstrating just how loud a $300 million community bank can roar!

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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.

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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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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Simultaneously the bank invested in Paladin Fraud, Trabian Technology, and Chartwell Compliance to provide compliance and risk management solutions in the complex and connected web of fintech partnerships. Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash. Has it worked? 82% to over 2.3% Inspirational?

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Abrigo

MARCH 31, 2017

Commercial real estate lending continues to receive regulatory scrutiny and reminders for financial institutions to practice solid risk management. FDIC officials in March outlined several types of weaknesses in loan underwriting, administration and oversight practices that are emerging at some banks with CRE portfolios.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 15, 2023

It turns out that confidence is more valuable than capital. While we wrote about the root cause of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) HERE , the lessons of the current banking crisis go beyond interest rate risk management. 9) Brand Matters: SVB had one of the best brands in banking.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. First Southern Bank.

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Abrigo

MARCH 24, 2021

Growing loans, earnings are banks' top challenges in 2021. The top banking challenges in 2021 are growing loans and earnings, according to Independent Banker’s recent 2021 Community Bank CEO Outlook survey. Capitalize on the momentum you gained during 2020. Top Banking Challenges: Finding Growth in 2021 and Beyond.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Chris Myers, President & CEO, Citizens Business Bank – During a tumultuous time for West Coast banks, Myers kept his sights on being a top commercial relationship bank. The company’s market capitalization, which after declining to less than $600 million in the 2009 recession, has now grown to almost $3 billion.

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Abrigo

JULY 28, 2021

In those unanticipated situations, financial institutions have had urgent deadlines for which they scrambled and shifted staff to meet the unexpected challenges. Banks and credit unions also need to determine what data has been tested or historically reconciled to make sure that gaps and inconsistencies do not cause problems.

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Jeff For Banks

MAY 31, 2022

The Fed’s Great Expectations May, 2022 saw the Federal Reserve hike the core Fed Funds overnight rate by fifty basis points, the highest single-meeting rate hike in over two decades. Dorothy has been with Penn Community Bank and its predecessor since November, 2004.

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Fintech Labs Insights

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Buzz Points partners with community banks and credit unions to reward consumers for buying local and banking local. Dealflow is building the largest channel for online capital formation. ebankIT is an Omnichannel Banking software company that delivers the latest innovative solutions in financial technology.

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