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How to reduce the regulatory burden on community banks

Abrigo

In recent months, the momentum around reducing the regulatory burden on the nation’s community banks has continued to gain steam. There are more than 6,000 banks and thrifts under $10 billion in assets and they are often less equipped to deal with complexities brought by additional regulations.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

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. Iowa State Bank.

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10 Top Banking Podcasts You Should be Listening to

Abrigo

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. Of course, there are numerous other excellent banking podcasts available that are worth a listen.

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Q&A on Agency Action

Independent Banker

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: This covers a broad area. Thomas: That’s right.

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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Update - First Quarter 2024

Jeff For Banks

Our lives changed forever from this whole experience of the government’s declaration of a national emergency, leading to forced shutdowns of businesses and schools, mandated mask wearing, forcing 6-foot distances between people, travel restrictions, fear mongering with case and death counts, and forced vaccines/boosters.

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Guest Post: Financial Markets & Economics Update by banker Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

Did you manage a vacation over the summer? Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan Chase, said recently that we need to reopen the economy, safely of course, and especially in New York City. Moody’s estimates that there is $70 billion in back rent across the nation. The national unemployment rate peaked at 14.7% in October.

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Washington Watch

Independent Banker

Many community bankers concluded that the EGRPRA is little more than a “check the box” process for regulators. Of course, that doesn’t mean we won’t continue to engage the agencies this time around. Community Bankers Chosen as CFPB Advisors. Paul Mackin , president and CEO at Think Mutual Bank in Rochester, Minn.;