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How Federal Debt May Impact Banking

South State Correspondent

The relationship between federal deficits and interest rates may depend on many complex factors, such as: whether tax rate changes, money supply changes, government spending changes, or political and economic stability worldwide accompany the deficits. With time, these changes will only amplify.

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Community Bank CEO Outlook 2022: Your priorities for the new year

Independent Banker

Independent Banker ’s annual Community Bank CEO Outlook survey reveals how community bank leaders plan to leverage today’s deposit-laden banking environment to grow this year. Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa Maria. So, what’s at the top of community bank leaders’ to-do lists?

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How fraudsters target different generations

Independent Banker

By identifying the preferred banking and spending habits of different generations, scammers can tailor how they reach their targets. We look at community banks’ options for fighting this type of crime. Brandon Koeser, RSM US LLP. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Rehman Khan, Travelers. Targeting boomers.

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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Update - First Quarter 2024

Jeff For Banks

It was not until May 11, 2023, that the US national emergency was lifted, but sadly, the free cash handouts continue. This development could give us good news on inflation. High debt levels continue to harm GDP as the US Treasury issues new debt with abandon and the politicians hand out money like candy. 2024 could exceed -$2.0

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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

Economic growth picked up strongly in the second quarter, with a reading of +4.2%, as momentum from the tax cuts and deregulation pushed spending and investment higher. The Fed has now given us eight rate increases totaling 2.00% since December, 2015. Even US growth is weaker than average. US household debt is at $13.3

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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

When the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 passed, the top capital gains tax rate was lowered, providing yet another incentive for equity speculators to pour money into the fledgling internet industry. Although community banks did not lend to sub-prime borrowers in any meaningful way, did we participate? Good times.

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Guest Post: FInancial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

By the time it was clear to all of us that the economy was being dragged down by the housing and mortgage crisis, the Fed finally lowered rates, but it was too late. This is because the economy has been gaining momentum, however modest, from the tax cuts and deregulation. US Treasury debt now stands at 103.9% since that time.