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Amid record market close, ABA rings closing bell at Nasdaq

ABA Community Banking

ABA marked the 20th anniversary of the ABA Nasdaq Community Bank Index (ABAQ) by ringing the closing bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City. The post Amid record market close, ABA rings closing bell at Nasdaq appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Wells Fargo Taps Former Mastercard Exec To Run Merchant Services

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Taylor also previously worked at Capital One, Chase Manhattan Bank and JPMorgan. 26, and she will be based in New York City. Last month, Wells Fargo also added four new executives to its roster. Last month, Wells Fargo also added four new executives to its roster. Her first day will be Aug.

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The ICBA 22/23 executive committee is all in

Independent Banker

Executive committee members tell us what advocacy issues they’ll be focused on during their terms, while board members share their words of wisdom for up-and-coming community bankers: themselves. To sum it up, these leaders are all in and all heart for community banking. We are not Wall Street banks—we are community banks.

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Are banks taking advantage of the CECL extension?

Independent Banker

The CARES Act extended the CECL implementation deadline for many larger community banks until the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Community bankers tell us that while the extension is welcome, they’re already down the road to implementation. ICBA tells FASB CECL isn’t feasible for community banks. By Stephanie Vozza.

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CEO Roundtable: Ideas for a successful 2023

Independent Banker

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. Following some respite in 2022, community bankers are bracing for a tougher economic landscape ahead in 2023. Corey Neil.

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Digital Lending & The Biggest Conference Bankers Aren’t Attending

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The annual LendIt conference was held last month at Times Square in New York City and GonzoLender descended boldly on the scene to evaluate the mysterious underbelly of digital lending. The lending attack on community banks and credit unions has been waged. I’ll repeat that: one credit union and one community bank.

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Lack of an M&A Strategy May Leave You Dateless at the Prom

Gonzobanker

The number of banks will continue to shrink from the present 6,700, and we won’t ever see more banks than we have today. While we may see an uptick in the number of new bank charters from the near zero we have today, too many other industries with less regulation will attract capital. Sure – but slowly.