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How community banks can address cybercrime

Independent Banker

Fraud and cyber attacks are on the rise, and at great expense to the industry. Community banks have a choice about addressing the problem: Remain vulnerable or be vigilant. Here are some ideas for strengthening fraud defenses. Fraud and cybercrimes continue to increase, causing challenges for community banks.

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New York Department of Financial Services settles enforcement action with community bank over auto dealer fair lending allegations

CFPB Monitor

Quinn: This settlement reflects a striking departure by DFS from the current approach of virtually every federal and state banking regulator and enforcement agency on fair lending cases involving dealer [markups]. Dealers, not banks, determine how much markup to charge customers.

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The community bank’s complete guide to building trust

Independent Banker

In this feature, we’ll look at a number of ways you can continue to build trust—an especially crucial task as the pandemic continues, telecommuting persists and consumer banking practices evolve. But for most community banks, building a trustworthy brand isn’t a conscious effort. billion-asset community bank.

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Springboard to Excellence

Independent Banker

Over the next three years, Anderson enrolled in all three of Community Banker University’s in-depth compliance certification training programs. I also benefit from the respect I get from our board and CEO, and definitely from the bank examiners. Many have been bankers themselves, and sometimes regulators or attorneys.