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How community banks can address cybercrime

Independent Banker

One bank with a strong, comprehensive and effective handle on it is $4 billion-asset Texas Bank and Trust Company in Longview, Texas. “We We have absolutely seen a rise in fraud of all types in recent months and years,” says Scottie Luke, senior vice president and chief risk officer for the community bank’s risk management department.

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2020 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

times tangible book for the attractive geographic footprint of BBVA weeks before the COVID vaccine starts to ship should spell accretion and strong future strategic positioning for PNC, especially in Texas where a brain drain from California led by Elon Musk will continue. The Tiny Bank that Did It Award UBank of Texas.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

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. Two years ago, Lead Bank and Self expanded the program to include a secured credit card. Texas Heritage National Bank. State Bank of Texas.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Yet the Gonzo team has to give a shout out to the late entry of Texas Capital and Independent Bank. In a state that wears autonomy on its chest, it was a bold move for two successful players to collaborate and create a $50 billion powerhouse and the largest independent bank in the great state of Texas! Credit Union Merger of the Year.

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More Data, More To Do

Independent Banker

a bank software provider in Cedar Park, Texas, most community banks gather data well for reporting purposes. Drew McMullen, a partner and managing director for Sense Corp. says examiners will look whether banks are gathering data on their loan portfolio for risk management purposes. “If They have lots of options.

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CFPB announces new appointments to advisory groups

CFPB Monitor

Hughes, Senior Vice President of Card Marketing, Discover Financial Services, Deerfield, Ill. DeBery, Senior Vice President, Internal Audit and Risk Management, Bath Savings Institution, Bath, Maine. Harlingen, Texas. Christopher G. Kukla, Senior Vice President, Center for Responsible Lending, Durham, N.C. Hope, N.J.

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More Data, More To Do

Independent Banker

a bank software provider in Cedar Park, Texas, most community banks gather data well for reporting purposes. Drew McMullen, a partner and managing director for Sense Corp. says examiners will look whether banks are gathering data on their loan portfolio for risk management purposes. “If They have lots of options.

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