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Community Bank Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities in 2021 and Beyond

Abrigo

How can community financial institutions thrive in 2021? Community banks provide unique and important banking services for their customers, but they also face significant obstacles. Takeaway 1 Community banks play an important role in the economy and their communities, but they face significant obstacles.

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Why banking technology makes sense – recession or not

Abrigo

Banking technology decisions now affect future growth With the possibility of a recession, community financial institutions may consider a delay or cut in technology spending. Takeaway 2 According to Forrester data, firms pursuing technology-driven innovation grow three to four times faster than industry averages.

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Federal banking agencies issue guide for community banks on conducting due diligence on fintech companies

CFPB Monitor

The OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve Board have issued a guide that is intended to assist community banks in conducting due diligence when considering relationships with financial technology (fintech) companies (Guide). Banks are instructed to reference relevant guidance from the agencies that is listed in a footnote.

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The role of bank directors in managing risk

Abrigo

The FDIC is offering a fresh take on how a bank’s board of directors should understand and manage risk. The core principles for directors have not changed materially since 1988, the FDIC said. Risk management culture What exactly is a risk management culture? Evaluating risk management.

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Pulling Off Inside Jobs

Independent Banker

Saving money by conducting inside risk management and compliance reviews. As a group, community banks spend substantial funds hiring outside consultants to help with various management functions, and a substantial share of dollars are spent to help oversee their risk management and compliance activities.

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Survey Finds Cost of Funds Top of Mind for Community Bankers

ABA Community Banking

Heated competition for bank funding is an increasingly important focus for community bank leaders, according to an annual survey released today by the Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors.

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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. Some recent episode titles include: “Should Bankers Fear Apple’s Future Growth Strategy?”

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