Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

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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Abrigo

JANUARY 30, 2024

REGISTER Takeaway 1 Banking and compliance professionals rely on ThinkBIG to elevate their understanding of industry shifts and regulatory pressures. Banking and compliance professionals rely on the annual conference to elevate their understanding of industry shifts and regulatory pressures that hammer them daily.

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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. American Bank, National Association.

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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

They can more easily consider how to harness genAI's power to enhance their operations, compliance, risk management, and member or customer experience. That compares to 39% of global or national banks with more than $10 billion in assets. Financial institutions have several reasons they may be reluctant to embrace generative AI.

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PYMNTS

JULY 16, 2019

Banks and credit unions looking for safer and more efficient digital and mobile services for debit and credit cards can now turn to the cloud. One of the challenges regional and community banks and credit unions face is the complexity of physical data integration in their data centers,” said Prasanna Narayan, head of product at Ondot.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 22, 2024

These tips can help ensure compliance while improving your offerings. What’s more, FinCEN included fraud in its eight anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) national priorities in 2021, explicitly linking fraud detection and prevention to AML/CFT responsibilities for the first time.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

economic slowdown fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to continue into 2021 but could start bouncing back by mid-year as the population gets vaccinated, according to a December survey from the National Association for Business Economics (NABE). Capital One Halts BNPL Transactions On Its Credit Cards.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. We are in awe. Seriously in awe.

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Abrigo

APRIL 18, 2022

According to a White House statement , the executive order's goals are to: enhance consumer protection ensure financial stability increase national security reduce climate risk The White House describes the executive order as an attempt to balance innovation and U.S. National objectives in cryptocurrency policy. Priorities.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 4, 2023

Moving all customers to digital statements, restructuring compliance reviews and employee onboarding are just some of the more popular efforts that banks are undertaking in 2023. Many community banks have an inherent strategic advantage in bringing a new product to market faster than a national bank, yet they squander their position.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2019

Though the company did not say which bank this is, MTrac said that collaboration will enable it to provide card processing services and B2B payments down the industry’s supply chain. MTrac added in its announcement that it aims to operate as an example for other states that have legalized marijuana for recreational and/or medical use.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Capital One Halts BNPL Transactions On Its Credit Cards. Capital One Financial Corp is putting a stop to buy now, pay later (BNPL) transactions on its credit cards, calling the dealings “ risky ,” for both consumers and banks. Synctera Brings 'FinTech As A Service' To Community Banks.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

The card networks and nationally licensed banks working across state lines would violate the RICO anti-money laundering laws if they attempted to move the payment. It would also demonstrate that Congress can still come together to solve the nation’s challenges.”. However, that situation could potentially be changing if the U.S,

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Develop your risk assessment with the AML/CFT priorities in mind Evaluating each FinCEN priority and addressing them in your financial institution's risk assessment is key to compliance. financial system to move funds that will be used for weapons against the United States or the United Nations countries. from the U.S.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

The legislation most watched by SMBs, Paychex found, ranges from payroll card rules to paid leave laws and healthcare reform. But that doesn’t mean these legislative efforts endure without disruption to the business community at large. The director said that cost of compliance was the most surprising finding from the report.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 18, 2020

The London-based trade group for Europe’s ePayments community is waiting for the European Banking Authority , the European Union (EU) banking regulator, to provide the 27-nation bloc with an update on Strong Customer Authentication (SCA). Credit cards typically contain a chip or require a PIN.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 31, 2023

Recap and forecast The current state of AML/CFT regulations Terminology change Financial crime professionals have long referred to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance in conjunction with anti-money laundering efforts as “BSA/AML.” However, the regulatory movement since then has been slow. While Russia generally targets significant U.S.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The rise of card-not-present transactions for phone and then e-commerce, starting in 1994, cannibalized check volume, as did Paypal, retail ACH for phone and internet transactions in 1998. The debit card started to rise in popularity in 2004, as did an explosion of ATMs in 2005, affording the general population more access to cash.

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Abrigo

JUNE 13, 2022

According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), this heartless crime is most likely under-reported due to victims' embarrassment. The latest survey indicates that COVID-19 has impacted bank community engagement. However, banks continue their outreach to older customers, with 47% of respondents hosting community events.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2022

AI can help solve customer pain points—but does it mean community banks will lose the personal touch they pride themselves on? As community bankers themselves tell us, the answer is no. First, with AI’s ability to mimic human intelligence, community banks can quickly process huge amounts of data to ease customer friction.

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PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2017

Debit cards, default cards, banks both bricks-and-mortar and digital. Given where they are in their career progressions, they are just now starting to make bigger-ticket purchases where cards are more dominant.” Debit card usage is habit-driven, he said, and habit has grown roots over the last several years.

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PYMNTS

JULY 26, 2017

The federal banking system is, and should be, a source of strength for the nation and its economy. When it is running well, it powers tremendous growth and economic prosperity for consumers, businesses and communities across the country,” said Keith A. Compliance. Noreika, acting Comptroller of the Currency, in a statement.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

But banks, credit unions and card networks shy away from that industry, despite its revenue potential, due to concerns about federal regulatory punishment. Another view came from Gregory Deckard, president and CEO of Spokane-based State Bank Northwest , who is a representative of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA).

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Abrigo

JULY 15, 2015

The transition from compliance to consulting makes sense: tax season is just that, a “season,” and nearly 60 percent of respondents to a Sageworks survey indicated they saw an increase in total revenue by adding financial services to their accounting practice.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In recent months, the council has expanded its membership roster to include heavyweights such as the Federal Reserve and electronic payments and banking solution provider ACI Worldwide , boosting the council’s mission of developing a national faster payment system. Real-Time Payments Make The Grade in Higher Education.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As if that wasn’t enough, regulators took a sledgehammer to debit fee income with Reg II changes that will begin reducing card-not-present interchange fees starting in July 2023. Acronym of the Year – CCCA (Credit Card Competition Act). SoFI gets a commercial bank that brings deposits, compliance, AND business lending.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 22, 2020

The OCC has issued a final rule revising its regulation implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The final rule applies to national banks and federal savings associations. The final rule is effective October 1, 2020 but sets mandatory compliance dates based on the applicable performance standards.

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PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2018

India’s demonetization initiative may have sent shockwaves through the consumer and business community, but for FinTechs, the sudden announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016 presented an open door, as customers suddenly had a massive new incentive to adopt electronic payments solutions.

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CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

The CFPB announced the appointment of new members to its Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, and Credit Union Advisory Council. New members to the Consumer Advisory Board will serve three-year terms and new members to the Community Bank and Credit Union Advisory Councils will serve two-year terms. Kathleen C.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 7, 2020

No-Action Letter Policy) to address potential compliance issues. The Bureau focused on assessing whether (1) there is discrimination in the application, underwriting, and pricing processes, (2) creditors are redlining, and (3) there are weaknesses in fair lending related compliance management systems. Small business lending.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 13, 2021

This article originally appeared in the ABA Banking Journal's Risk and Compliance January/February 2020 edition. . The victims of human trafficking can be any age, race, or gender, and can be any nationality. Agricultural communities are plagued with labor trafficking. Closer to Home. Human trafficking is a growing problem.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

The law defines “consumer credit” very narrowly; however, the department’s rule extends coverage to additional products, including credit cards, installment loans, private student loans and federal student loans not made under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. 1, 2015, and compliance with the rule is required by Oct.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2019

The government was the only place that got stuck in pause this week – the card networks also found themselves on hold in China. But one at least get the impression that card networks, like the rest of payments and commerce are at least trying their hardest to move forward. Card Networks Have Trouble Getting Into China.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Some interesting finalists would be: M&T and People’s United Old National and First Midwest Webster and Sterling Columbia Bank and Umpqua. Congrats on a brave move and national recognition Jim! Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash. From nowhere, sizable regional players are being created. You tell us.

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Gonzobanker

MAY 17, 2022

For regional and community banks there has never been a more frustrating time to be a buyer versus a builder of financial technology. Community banks, regional players, and credit unions are all in the fight of their lifetime with the need to transform their business. Mandate #3: Build a next-gen I.T.

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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 12, 2021

The Taskforce identified the following three “overarching principles” as animating its drafting of the report: Consumer protection policy should be particularly attentive to the consequences for inclusion and access by previously underserved communities. enforcement, rulemaking and supervision).

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

But banks, credit unions and card networks — understandably —shy away from that industry despite its revenue potential due to concerns about federal regulatory punishment. State Bank Northwest has “chosen to not service (cannabis-related businesses) because the compliance and regulatory risks are too great for our bank,” he said.

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