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Predicting the Next Banking Crisis Is a Fool’s Game. Not Learning From the Last One: Equally Foolish

Jeff For Banks

Second, this can be accomplished only if the industry does not have too much influence over its regulators and if the regulators have the ability to hire, train, and retain qualified staff. In this regard, the bank regulatory agencies need to remain politically independent. To you, manage your interest rate risk.

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Bancorp of New Jersey Hires Former State Regulator as Chief

American Banker

Bancorp of New Jersey in Fort Lee has hired a former state regulator as its new chief executive.

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Investors Bancorp in N.J. Discloses Informal Agreement for BSA, AML

American Banker

has joined the ranks of banks flagged by regulators for Bank Secrecy Act issues. Investors Bancorp in Short Hills, N.J.,

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Why Banks Are Dumping Fannie, Freddie Debt

American Banker

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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When Does a Bank Need a Lawyer on Staff?

American Banker

As banks grow and their business models become more complex, some find that adding a general counsel to the staff makes sense. Bank SNB in Stillwater, Okla., says hiring one allowed it to reduce its legal fees by 80%. Here are the pros and cons.

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Noah Bank in Pa. Sues NOA Bank in Ga. in Trademark Clash

American Banker

Noah Bank in in Elkins Park, Pa., has sued NOA Bank in Duluth, Ga., in a dispute between two Korean-American banks over trademarks and competitive intelligence.

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FinovateFall 2017 Live Blog – Day 2

William Mills

Digital banking solutions for community banks and credit unions. A turnkey solution incorporating CRM, invoicing and payments into a simple solution for the business delivered through the bank’s digital banking solution. That SOUNDS like a Georgia bank but I bet it’s in New Jersey. MalauzaiMonkeys.

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