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Navigating new overdraft fee guidance for community banks

Independent Banker

Illustration by Jozefmicic/Adobe The CFPB recently issued new guidance on overdraft fees that was unanticipated by community banks. Learn what this means for the industry and how community banks can stay in compliance. How the circular will affect community banks is not entirely clear.

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How the OCC risk governance framework applies to community banks

Abrigo

While the final guidance clearly applies to larger financial institutions, community banks should still take note. ” The section further details this would only occur under extraordinary circumstances, but community banks should be aware of the new framework and even consider applying the guidelines as a proactive, best practice.

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Efficiency now: 8 smart strategy tips

Independent Banker

Fallout from recent global events presents an obstacle to generating revenue for community banks. It’s certainly an interesting time to be a community bank, but there are still plenty of ways to make efficiencies with an eye on profitability. ? Rethinking branches isn’t a one-size-fits-all exercise. asks Grottke.

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Vantage Point

Independent Banker

Five secrets to building a strong compliance culture. What’s your community bank’s compliance culture? Examiners increasingly want institutions to demonstrate a strong commitment to compliance, from the board of directors down to the rank and file. Compliance is pervasive. Compliance is invisible.

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Getting the Most Value from Your ALM Process

ABA Community Banking

Asset-liability management is often treated as a compliance exercise, not a decision engine. How can ALM help improve banks’ performance? . The post Getting the Most Value from Your ALM Process appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Supervisory Perspective

Independent Banker

“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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Analysis for Success

Independent Banker

Two steps to help manage for Bank Secrecy Act compliance. Time and again, banks struggle with complying with the data-intensive requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. How can a bank get this area of compliance right? Step 2: Evaluate bank customer activities. By Jim Deitch.