Independent Banker

AUGUST 26, 2015

Today, many community banks are exploring how to “go paperless”—whether for cost reasons, a better customer experience or a deliberate outreach to a younger, technology-oriented demographic. Easier access and affordability of digital signature creates an opportunity for growth-oriented, competitive community banks.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

New Military Lending Act regulations kick in next fall. The rule’s definition includes servicemembers on active duty under a call or order that specifies a service period longer than 30 days. Transactions not covered by Regulation Z are excluded from coverage under the rule. By Mary Thorson Wright. Beginning Oct.

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Jeff For Banks

NOVEMBER 7, 2015

Me to a community banker: Why don't you offer more options than real estate secured lending to help fund early stage businesses? Banker: Because that's not community banking. I've been in this business over 20 years and still don't know the definition of community banking. I've got news for you.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2017

explained there is wide variation in the definition of innovation. What of regulation? With a more modern and agile IT infrastructure in place, a small bank can examine how to manage compliance while fostering better user experiences in a low-cost operating environment, Wain explained.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Through hard work in the programs, she earned certifications as a Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer, a Certified Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Professional, and a Certified Community Bank Internal Auditor. I’m a better compliance officer because of those programs,” she says. “I

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CFPB Monitor

MARCH 26, 2015

In the letter, the ABA makes the following key comments: Additional clarity is needed in the definition of the term “prepaid account” to avoid banks being subject to second-guessing by examiners and plaintiffs’ attorneys.

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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

WATCH Takeaway 1 Understanding generative AI and how peers are using AI and genAI helps financial institution leaders and management vet the technology and related risks. GenAI is seeing varied use cases in banking. Takeaway 3 Regulators are closely watching expanded uses of AI and generative artificial intelligence.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2019

is set to see its first new community bank in decades, as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) lent its approval for MOXY Bank to launch in Washington, D.C. MOXY Bank, for example, aims to introduce corporate treasury management services, as well as offerings for small business (SMB) owners.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2023

Illustration by Jozefmicic/Adobe The CFPB recently issued new guidance on overdraft fees that was unanticipated by community banks. Learn what this means for the industry and how community banks can stay in compliance. Sound compliance management requires consistent written disclosures, procedures and actual practices.

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Jeff For Banks

JULY 27, 2011

The context was a discussion surrounding how community banks used to pilfer previously trained employees of large banks. Once those training programs went away, community banks never filled the void. jfb note: This fund focuses on under $10B in assets community banks. It may not agree with yours.

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Independent Banker

MARCH 15, 2015

It was a prescient move for Hartings and the $450 million-asset community bank, which comfortably weathered the downturn even though residential mortgages are its biggest business line—but not everyone appreciated Hartings’ common-sense approach at the time. Jack got us through that just fine. Jack got us through that just fine.

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Gonzobanker

MARCH 13, 2018

As many community banks focus on growing their commercial lending businesses, many are embarking on transformation initiatives to improve their capabilities and competitiveness. Best practices call for active user engagement not only in business requirements definition, but also in user interface design.

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South State Correspondent

JUNE 27, 2023

It’s a way for banks to speak with each other, and it started to be phased in during the first quarter of this year with the goal of a complete conversion by 2025. While this is mostly the domain of large banks, there are three reasons why your community bank should consider adopting this language to increase future bank performance.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

What banks need to know as the CFPB gets closer to its final rule Banks, credit unions, and other creditors may be required to collect more data for each application under a new rule. You might also like this webinar: "Fortify Your Loan Policy to Effectively Manage Credit Risk." Those implementing regulations were coming.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Many hotels and other hospitality businesses haven’t fully bounced back from COVID-19 travel and safety restrictions, but community banks have been by their side through the challenges. billion-asset MainStreet Bank in Fairfax, Va. The bank also helped hotel operators obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Community bank marketing resources. With market opportunity heating up and big bank and big credit union competitors hitting hard, too many community banks lack marketing resources … or they have 2X more spending in sponsorships than the campaigns, analytics and digital sales improvements that actually bring in new business.

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FICO

MAY 6, 2020

A week or two before the PPP is created by the CARES Act, most of the bank’s small business customers are already shutting down various business activities. Lots of small business owners are calling Greg in a panic and asking how to manage their enterprise since cash flow has dwindled. This leads to a lot of loan deferments.

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Abrigo

JULY 23, 2021

The regulations are forthcoming, but institutions now should begin the process of performing a threat-focused risk assessment which will guide them where to focus their efforts. It is a concept that we have all heard of, however, the concept remains somewhat of a mystery in the community bank world. financial system.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 9, 2016

Jamie Dimon, on the other hand, clearly has a definitive opinion and clearly rather wishes that big banks — like the one he is CEO of at JPMC — were not quite so widely considered the economic system’s go-to villain. “In “And, as I write this letter, ‘search’ is invaluable to me. I’m not ready for Tinder, however.)”.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Supporters point out the Proposed Rule would result in strong and consistent supervision of bank-fintech partnerships across the country, ensuring fairness and compliance with applicable laws, and note the Proposed Rule would keep the costs of credit down and encourage innovation.

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