Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. Iowa State Bank.

Community Bank 172

Community Bank Community National Philadelphia 172

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Now that banks have filed their third quarter financial reports , what did the lending picture look like last quarter? Nationally, the picture is a fine one. banks is up $157 billion from the same period in 2013. bank and credit union, named the “ Top 15 community banks by commercial loan growth.”

Lending 186

Lending South Carolina Miami Community Bank 186

Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2015

The piece, titled “Why Banks Should Stop Fighting and Learn To Love Regulators,” suggests that while institutions of all sizes are grappling with increased scrutiny and regulation, the reality is that it is here to stay following the financial crisis. The practice of stress testing can also foster a more positive relationship with examiners.

Risk Management 150

Risk Management Community Bank Regulation Survey 150

Abrigo

MARCH 6, 2015

March comes in like a lion for the nation’s largest banks. Yesterday the Federal Reserve announced how “the big banks” fared on their annual stress tests (The Wall Street Journal’s Briefly blog offers what to know and what is relevant about the exams).

Risk Management 150

Risk Management Capital Community Bank Regulation 150

Abrigo

MARCH 17, 2022

Why smaller institutions stress test Despite the total assets threshold noted above, regulators continue to emphasize that all banking organizations regardless of size should have the capacity to analyze the potential impact of adverse outcomes on their financial condition. The baseline scenario tracks an economic expansion, with the U.S.

Capital 195

Capital Regulation Risk Management Community 195

Abrigo

AUGUST 5, 2020

is officially in a recession, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. Now, banks and credit unions must determine how to safely and effectively manage risk in the portfolio while also driving growth at their institution. The national effects remain opaque and will continue to change – do not get complacent.

Management 195

Management Risk Management Trends Industry 195

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. Regulators and industry consultants agree that community banks are generally doing a great job handling their regulatory oversight and requirements. increased operational risks.

Compliance 101

Compliance Regulation Community Bank Community 101

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. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Data privacy and security is a hot topic and is only getting hotter. Bob Hickok.

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Data How To Community Bank California 91

Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Start integrating the financial risks from climate change into governance frameworks, risk management processes, and business strategies. I visited the Task Force for Climate-related Financial disclosures website and downloaded their report to see what Superintendent Lacewell was talking about (see picture).

Lending 78

Lending Regulation Community National 78

Jeff For Banks

MARCH 21, 2024

Our lives changed forever from this whole experience of the government’s declaration of a national emergency, leading to forced shutdowns of businesses and schools, mandated mask wearing, forcing 6-foot distances between people, travel restrictions, fear mongering with case and death counts, and forced vaccines/boosters. 2% to 3.9%.

Marketing 145

Marketing Policies Report Atlanta 145

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. billion bank in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Fintech 194

Fintech Community Regional Technology 194

Abrigo

JULY 28, 2021

You’re never going to have enough time,” said Lance Holladay, Director of Regulatory Reporting at Renasant Bank, during Abrigo’s recent ThinkBIG Conference. It also will allow more collaboration between credit risk and accounting staff needed to develop forecasts for credit risks and trends. Start now.” “At

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Resources San Antonio Data Regulation 195

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. Our examiners report that they are finding weaker protective covenants, extended maturities and a layering of risks in loan portfolios. Curry, U.S.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Community Regulation Compliance 70

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Banks and credit unions had to fundamentally change their delivery, support and relationship management models at scopes and speeds that were unheard of. And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Jill is continually demonstrating just how loud a $300 million community bank can roar!

Idaho 172

Idaho Community Industry Strategy 172

South State Correspondent

MARCH 15, 2023

While we wrote about the root cause of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) HERE , the lessons of the current banking crisis go beyond interest rate risk management. While interest rate risk caused the most significant impact on value, several other factors contributed to the terminality of each bank that was closed.

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social media FDIC Branding Management 195

Jeff For Banks

MAY 20, 2017

They need a marketing person to title their reports. To summarize, banking institutions exceeding the concentration levels should have in place enhanced credit risk controls, including stress testing of CRE, and may be subject to further supervisory analysis. Risk mitigants tend to lag growth, especially fast growth.

Lending 60

Lending Regulation Community Community Bank 60

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Even if you’re not required to use either version of the Cybersecurity Assessment, beta users say it can help your community bank gauge its cybersecurity risks and ultimately guard against cybercrime. At the Bank of Luxemburg, a $290 million-asset community bank in Luxemburg, Wis., Real-world testing. “I

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Tools Community Community Bank Security 70

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Even if you’re not required to use either version of the Cybersecurity Assessment, beta users say it can help your community bank gauge its cybersecurity risks and ultimately guard against cybercrime. At the Bank of Luxemburg, a $290 million-asset community bank in Luxemburg, Wis., Real-world testing. “I

Tools 70

Tools Community Community Bank Security 70

Jeff For Banks

APRIL 22, 2018

Wage growth was reported at +2.9% National housing indices continue to rise by +6% on a year-over-year basis and are projected to rise at least +5% during 2018, provided that long term mortgage rates do not spike and cut off demand. Dorothy has been with Penn Community Bank and its predecessor since November, 2004.

Marketing 60

Marketing Philadelphia social media Taxes 60

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

. ————————————————————————— The ‘En Vogue’ Trend of the Year – Credit unions buying community banks. Might be time to. Well done, sir! It’s game on.

Idaho 148

Idaho Conference Data Marketing 148

Jeff For Banks

MARCH 5, 2022

The economy seems to be slowing, despite glowing reports like the +6.9% The federal stimulus also drove our national debt levels to over $30 trillion, or 123.4% Dorothy has been with Penn Community Bank and its predecessor since November, 2004. Nominal GDP was +10.6% in the first quarter and grew to +13.9%

Marketing 78

Marketing Policies Community Bank Community 78

Jeff For Banks

JULY 24, 2015

60% of them voted “no” in a national referendum on July 5 th and thus rejected a deal with creditors and the likely chance to stay in the Euro. Greece may have to go bankrupt, impacting the many financial institutions who own the sovereign debt of Greece and impacting the many consumers who will lose part of their deposits as banks fail.

Puerto Rico 60

Puerto Rico Community Bank Community Risk Management 60

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Bank Acquisition of the Year - BB&T Corp. Nice community bank culture fit between the two as well. Bank Merger of the Year – California United Bank and 1 st Enterprise Bank in Los Angeles. Toxin of the Year (Make that Decade) Award – Lack of commercial automation at most banks.

Los Angeles 101

Los Angeles Apple Risk Management California 101

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.

Community Bank 60

Community Bank Apple Community Technology 60

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Mergerama Region of the Year – The Midwest: Huntington-First Merit, Chemical-Talmer, Old National-Anchor … the list goes on. Acquisition of the Year – Guaranty Bank and Trust Company in Colorado for its acquisition of Home State Bank. A Gonzo community bank being a leader and not a fast follower – that’s pretty cool!

Utah 60

Utah System Community Marketing 60

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Mergerama Region of the Year – The Midwest: Huntington-First Merit, Chemical-Talmer, Old National-Anchor … the list goes on. Acquisition of the Year – Guaranty Bank and Trust Company in Colorado for its acquisition of Home State Bank. A Gonzo community bank being a leader and not a fast follower – that’s pretty cool!

Utah 60

Utah System Community Marketing 60