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CFPB announces advisory committee members

CFPB Monitor

Last week, the CFPB announced the appointment of new members to its advisory committees: Consumer Advisory Board (CAB), Community Bank Advisory Council (CBAC), Credit Union Advisory Council (CUAC), and Academic Research Council (ARC). Jean Setzfand, Senior Vice President, AARP (Washington, DC). Bank (Minneapolis, MN).

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Musings from CUNA’s Government Affairs Conference

ForwardBanker

Last week 5,000 credit union leaders gathered in Washington DC for CUNA’s annual Government Affairs Conference (GAC). Given the heightening battle of legislative tug of war between banks and credit unions, that’s a reasonable use of time. As its name implies, the GAC is heavy on congressional interaction and industry advocacy.

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Bank planned in nation's capital secures FDIC approval

American Banker

Organizers of Founders Bank in Washington are still need to raise at least $25 million before opening.

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Bank Products: Blah Blah Blah

Jeff For Banks

At a recent banking conference, Ray Davis of Umpqua Bank took center stage to tell of his journey from a small, Oregon community bank to a regional powerhouse. And product was not part of the bank's success. He mentioned products only briefly. I thought, Why? Wouldn't we all benefit from more simplicity?

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Banking's Total Return Top 5: 2013 Edition

Jeff For Banks

Especially if I believe community banks must increasingly be known for some niche to differentiate. I first became aware of Marlin at the Utah Bankers Association Executive Development Program, where a Marlin Business Bank officer was attending. The branchless community bank operates in the Wilmington-Philadelphia market.

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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

Fiscal Policy We are not seeing activity from Washington DC. DJ 10/17/17 Dorothy Jaworski has worked at large and small banks for over 30 years; much of that time has been spent in investment portfolio management, risk management, and financial analysis. He believes we will remain in this situation for the foreseeable future.

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National Capital Bank in D.C. Appoints New Chief

American Banker

National Capital Bank of Washington has a named Richard Anderson its new president and chief executive.