Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

But as the prevalence of security breaches grows, so do the opportunities for community banks to position themselves as guardians of their customers’ personal data through compliance, technology and relationship building. Data privacy and security is a hot topic and is only getting hotter. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert.

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Abrigo

JULY 16, 2021

Takeaway 2 Regulations haven't been written, but there are steps community financial institutions can take now to prepare. While these are general today, the AMLA requires that regulations be written around each Priority, as appropriate. There is no doubt that the Priorities are broad, as regulations have yet to be written.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 31, 2023

From a security standpoint, forcing customers into Western nomenclature can lead to missed OFAC specially designated nationals (SDN) list matches, and open-source information searches could be lost or overlooked. For example, form letters often filter information from core systems, automatically assigning “Mrs./Mr./Miss”

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Abrigo

JULY 10, 2020

Community banks and credit unions partnered with their communities to help families and businesses through these unprecedented times , causing spikes in consumer fraud that must be faced head on. To zero in on suspicious activity, typologies can be used to more accurately assess behaviors.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 11, 2018

In one of the latest salvos , know your customer, or KYC, efforts are being championed by the Asia Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association ( ASIFMA ). community banks hailed some changes to the Dodd-Frank regulations, particularly in regard to how small to medium banks are treated.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Favorable Regulations. With financial institutions continuing to explore how to service small businesses operating in this industry without running afoul of federal law, credit unions, along with community banks, have worked to fill in the finserv gap as larger financial institutions back away, according to Politico.

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Jeff For Banks

JANUARY 27, 2011

I was at a strategic planning retreat a few weeks back where a colleague lauded the concept of bankers getting back to plain vanilla community banking. Is the premise that doing "plain vanilla" banking acceptable? Valley National had an ROA in the fourth quarter of 1.08%. I hear and read this often. I doubt it.

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Independent Banker

JULY 29, 2016

These in-depth and timely professional development programs are designed exclusively for community bankers and led by nationally recognized industry experts who know the issues community banks grapple with. Each certification course is designed to prepare bank professionals to handle essential tasks and responsibilities.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

“I know that unnecessary regulation saps the strength of community banks.” Federal banking regulators are always alert to emerging safety and soundness issues. So our examiners will be vigilant in evaluating credit risk, and banks of all sizes should be as well. Curry, U.S. Comptroller of the currency.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

However, another ICBA top security priority on Capitol Hill remains to implement uniform national data-security standards, even for retailers. The private and public sectors have to be on the same page to put up a defense and community banks need this information in real time, same as the biggest banks.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

However, another ICBA top security priority on Capitol Hill remains to implement uniform national data-security standards, even for retailers. The private and public sectors have to be on the same page to put up a defense and community banks need this information in real time, same as the biggest banks.

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Independent Banker

MAY 24, 2016

To be formally issued this month, the changes in the standard will considerably reduce the complexity and cost of its loan and securities impairment and provisioning requirements. For example, the accounting standard will now be crystal clear that community banks can forgo certain unnecessary or inappropriate disclosures.

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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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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

New Military Lending Act regulations kick in next fall. armed forces or servicemembers on active National Guard or Reserve duty, their spouses and their card-carrying dependents. Transactions not covered by Regulation Z are excluded from coverage under the rule. By Mary Thorson Wright. Beginning Oct. 3, 2016, compliance date.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

imberly Anderson, senior vice president and chief administrative officer of Cañon National Bank in southern Colorado, became her community bank’s loan compliance officer in 2003. In early 2004, examiners visited her $253 million-asset bank, an experience that revealed a need—someone with a stronger compliance background.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Gruenberg to the list of regulators and industry officials warning about growing credit risks in the U.S. The FDIC said that the percentage of loans and securities with maturities of three or more years hit the highest percentage in the 18 years of data records, rising to 34.6 Add FDIC Chairman Martin J.

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Abrigo

JUNE 16, 2016

Amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) said it was pleased with the consideration given to community banks’ views in the review process. They all have finance operations.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Previewing an easier-to-use format of the FFIEC’s IT security assessment. Bad news: In its original form, it’s awkward to use—and may become part of those dreaded IT security exams. At the Bank of Luxemburg, a $290 million-asset community bank in Luxemburg, Wis., By Ellen Ryan. Real-world testing. “I

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 26, 2016

ICBA has planned an educational lineup of more than 60 workshops and networking sessions for next month’s Community Banking LIVE conference in New Orleans. Community banks can beat tech-based, nontraditional competitors at their own game. billion-asset community bank in Winter Haven, Fla., Digital Jujitsu.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Previewing an easier-to-use format of the FFIEC’s IT security assessment. Bad news: In its original form, it’s awkward to use—and may become part of those dreaded IT security exams. At the Bank of Luxemburg, a $290 million-asset community bank in Luxemburg, Wis., By Ellen Ryan. Real-world testing. “I

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Both of these laws pointedly changed the National Flood Insurance Program requirements over which of the banking agencies have jurisdiction. Loans in subordinate lien position to a senior lien secured by the same improved property for which flood insurance is being provided. Escrow obligations. Small-lender exception.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

New inspirations, fresh experiences await at ICBA’s national convention. Welcome to the Crescent City, where the largest educational gathering of community bankers convenes this month. It’s Community Banking LIVE 2016 in New Orleans. Regulators Luncheon*. Roundtable Discussions. Tuesday, March 8. General Session.

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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. With clearance to move forward with its plans, the community banking landscape will see its first new industry player in years.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Building trust in your institution has a lot to do with technology, from implementing strong data security practices to humanizing your online customer interactions. But for most community banks, building a trustworthy brand isn’t a conscious effort. billion-asset community bank. Build your community.

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PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2017

Against this backdrop, Elan has been waging campaigns to get smaller banks to promote their cards as not only for primary use (and via plastic) but for default use as well, to close the gap with the larger and national players through debit rewards programs and other incentives. And that’s creating a problem for smaller institutions.

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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. Large Community Bank Council, member. Membership-Marketing.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Almost every bank and brand we spoke with will increase their investment in these two areas for 2023. This was followed by a focus on banking-as-a-service, embedded finance, open banking, Web 3.0, cyber, infrastructure, and regulation. Small Idea – Policy and Regulations are Lagging But Are Going in Banking’s Favor.

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American Banker

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Following the passage of the November ballot initiative, it is hugely important that cannabis businesses in the nation's largest state be able to secure bank accounts, at a minimum.

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American Banker

MAY 6, 2016

Maria Vullo, still stuck in limbo as acting superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, is hindered from putting her mark on the agency until she gets confirmed. So a quiet guessing game is going on about how her supervisory philosophy will compare with her predecessor Benjamin Lawsky.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

Several banks resisted the effort—citing concerns over confidentiality and the expenses involved—and at least one apparently changed its status as a community bank. There’s a strong case to be made why such regulations, however well-intentioned, represent government intrusiveness. Now, all those worries are moot.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 26, 2015

She’s chief operating officer and vice president of the mortgage company, a division of Private Bank of Buckhead, in Atlanta. The bank’s mortgage company has developed a national retail lending presence over the last 18 months using phones and email, rather than branch offices. “We Legal aspects.

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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

GenAI is seeing varied use cases in banking. Takeaway 3 Regulators are closely watching expanded uses of AI and generative artificial intelligence. Harnessing benefits Generative AI use cases are increasing The excitement kicked up by generative AI, or genAI, has some banks exploring its uses.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 15, 2023

Now, customers and analysts will pay more attention to Loans + Securities-to deposit ratio. Instead of just looking at LTD, investors, and depositors, will now look at loan plus securities to total deposits. The ratio would provide a bank’s current core capital position to risk-adjusted assets.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2017

One word can summarize this action-packed banking year, GonzoBankers – tiring. Heavy-handed regulators. THE BANKING AWARDS. Rainbolt has quietly built a community bank in the past 20 years that is closing in on $2 billion of market cap. GonzoBanker of the Year – Large Banks. FinTech threats and distractions.

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American Banker

MAY 27, 2016

Banks have rushed to the exits when it comes to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac debt securities. Federal liquidity rules seem to be prompting big banks to do so, but why small banks are unloading the bonds, too, is more of a puzzler.

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Independent Banker

MARCH 27, 2016

That’s why community banking resonates so strongly with me. Community bankers aren’t just there for their customers during work hours on weekdays. Without fail and without hesitation, you can count on ICBA to vigorously defend and promote your community bank and your industry’s reputation. This is why ICBA exists.

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South State Correspondent

JULY 25, 2022

We have poured through the recent 2Q earnings releases, spoken with a rash of institutional bank investors, traded thoughts with analysts, and compiled the following list of concerns that bank stakeholders (employees, shareholders, vendors, and regulators) now have. The Fed plans to keep reducing its securities holdings by $47.5B

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