ABA Community Banking

MARCH 18, 2020

Amid the global coronavirus pandemic—and a massive response by policymakers—how can community banks best meet customer and employee needs while managing their balance sheets and loan portfolios? The post Podcast: A Community Bank Coronavirus Playbook appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Community Bank Community Meeting Management 109

PYMNTS

JUNE 7, 2018

Community banking can be one of the most rewarding and most challenging areas of financial services in which to work — that’s the view, anyway, of Rebeca Romero Rainey, president and CEO of Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) , who recently joined the nation’s leading advocacy organization that exclusively represents community banks.

Community Bank 157

Community Bank Community Millennials Regulation 157

Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2023

Share these reports on AML activities to inform directors Reporting to the board on AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation. Why regular reports matter Board reporting on AML compliance activities BSA Officers have a lot of responsibilities. They wear many hats, especially in smaller community banks and credit unions.

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Compliance Fraud Report Trends 195

Abrigo

AUGUST 31, 2023

Teaching staff these KYC tips to make clients feel more comfortable In 2023, KYC procedures must both support CDD compliance and make sure your institution is a welcoming place for all customers. From a community perspective, forcing individuals into culture-specific naming conventions strips customers of their identity.

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Compliance Community Training System 195

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Additionally, a recent survey by FIS shows that 37% of consumers began a new banking relationship with a major national or global bank that had a well-established online portal in the past 12 months. 18% of these consumers opened an account with an online-only direct bank.

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Community Bank Community Fintech Guidelines 91

South State Correspondent

JANUARY 16, 2024

Barings Bank, Orange County (CA), Enron, Long-Term Capital Management, and other entities misused derivatives or didn’t understand the difference between hedging and speculating. Some bankers will soon hear about another example of banks using derivatives that, unfortunately, will lead to losses. No ISDA documents.

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Community Bank Community Compliance CA 195

Abrigo

OCTOBER 8, 2014

This article is the first in a two-part series on top concerns and growth strategies of community banks. Regulatory compliance. Risk management. These are all phrases that resonate with community bankers. Regulatory Compliance. Community bankers are not keeping these concerns to themselves.

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Community Bank Community Strategy Risk Management 191

Abrigo

DECEMBER 11, 2014

In September, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published final guidelines designed to “strengthen the governance and risk management practices of large financial institutions.” While the final guidance clearly applies to larger financial institutions, community banks should still take note.

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Community Bank Community Guidelines Risk Management 207

ABA Community Banking

MAY 18, 2023

The cover story of the latest issue of the ABA Banking Journal features an unprecedentedly transparent look into what happens inside a financial institution during and after a ransomware attack. The post Podcast: The anatomy of a community bank ransomware attack appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Community Bank Community Risk Management Compliance 52

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Think of banking and you might think of lending and deposits, where firms make money on the spread between what they pay savers and what they take in from borrowers. But banks cannot live on interest alone. Additional financial products and services must round out traditional banking activities.

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Community Bank Community Cards Lending 115

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

For most consumers who have a checking account, savings account and maybe a mortgage, the regulations placed on their community bank isn’t given a second thought. Two recent surveys addressing the community banking landscape have pointed to increasing regulations as the primary cause of stress for these institutions.

Community Bank 150

Community Bank Community Regulation Survey 150

CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 31, 2021

The OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve Board have issued a guide that is intended to assist community banks in conducting due diligence when considering relationships with financial technology (fintech) companies (Guide). Banks are instructed to reference relevant guidance from the agencies that is listed in a footnote.

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Community Bank Community Fintech Company 78

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Relationship focus helps CFIs Small banks can leapfrog competitors and better serve their communities by combining their unique advantages with smart management and partnerships. Takeaway 3 With effective technology, the bank can continue to grow its portfolio without necessarily adding staff.

Community Bank 195

Community Bank Kansas City Community Lending 195

Banking Exchange

MARCH 25, 2020

Its full time employees would receive extra compensation of $600 if they make less than $100,000 a year Management Feature Compliance Management Community Banking Feature3 The Economy Human Resources Financial Trends.

Community Bank 78

Community Bank Community Resources Compliance 78

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

While the pace of bank regulatory changes has diminished from a few years ago, several issues will either become effective or likely develop in 2023. Community banks must continue to stay focused on regulatory discussions and remain nimble to respond to proposals and address requirements quickly and accurately. Quick Stat.

Compliance 100

Compliance FDIC Community Bank Community 100

Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

download NOW Takeaway 1 The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2023. Takeaway 2 The top lending and credit blog posts focused on the benefits of banking technology, interest rate management, and developing risk ratings.

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Lending Risk Management Community Management 221

ABA Community Banking

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

billion in assets, HAB Bank isn't big -- but it's a community bank with global reach. The New York-based institution provides correspondent banking services for 140 banks in 20 countries, primarily in South Asia and East Asia. Saleem Iqbal discusses how HAB Bank competes in this global marketplace.

Community Bank 76

Community Bank Community New York Risk Management 76

Abrigo

AUGUST 3, 2015

According to a recent survey by the American Bankers Association (ABA), more than 46 percent of respondents had to reduce offerings for loan or deposit accounts, or other services, at their bank because of regulatory compliance burdens. A recent Forbes commentary, Dodd-Frank, Community Bank Decline, And The Effect On U.S.

Compliance 150

Compliance Community Bank Community Survey 150

ABA Community Banking

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Violations of the five pillars can lead to dire consequences for the financial institution Feature Compliance Common Sense Compliance BSA/AML Compliance Management Compliance/Regulatory Consumer Compliance Community Banking Mortgage Compliance Feature3.

Community Bank 45

Community Bank Community Compliance Management 45

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Effects of the pandemic and other factors creating unpredictability have changed how community banks approach their credit and lending operations. Bankers and industry observers have several recommendations for how community banks can come up with risk ratings and rankings that foster safe growth in a volatile economic climate.

Management 103

Management Community Bank Community Regulation 103

Abrigo

JULY 16, 2021

Takeaway 2 Regulations haven't been written, but there are steps community financial institutions can take now to prepare. Currently, the accompanying regulations have not been written, so what should community financial institutions take away from these priorities now? Hidden Costs of Managing Multiple Vendors. Learn More.

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Community Regulation Training Policies 195

Banking Exchange

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The ‘Bank On’ initiative is being flagged as a key solution for underbanked and unbanked individuals and communities across the US Community Banking Compliance Retail Banking People Customers Online Compliance Management Compliance/Regulatory The Economy Feature Feature3 Socially Responsible Investing SRI SRI Exchange.

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Community How To Compliance Community Bank 60

ABA Community Banking

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

On the latest episode the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, Berkshire Bank President and CEO Nitin Mhatre discusss Berkshire Bank's "BEST Community Comeback," a new $5 billion ESG-focused initiative at the Massachusetts-based midsize community bank.

Community 81

Community Strategy Massachusetts Community Bank 81

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

That’s why we’ve spent the past three years educating community bankers on the why of innovation: why bankers should be thinking about innovation, why innovation is a top priority in a digital-first environment and why now is the time to act. This allows community banks to triage, evaluate and rectify issues before they become problems.

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Community Bank Community Innovation Tools 148

Banking Exchange

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Bank to sell 10 sites across three states with the aim of appeasing regulators Compliance Feature Duties Management Mortgage/CRE M&A Mortgage Credit Bank Performance The Economy Community Banking Feature3.

Community Bank 78

Community Bank Compliance Community Regulation 78

Abrigo

MARCH 2, 2023

Banking technology decisions now affect future growth With the possibility of a recession, community financial institutions may consider a delay or cut in technology spending. But a community financial institution often has different needs related to origination than those of a giant lender. Experts say that would be a mistake.

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Technology Lending Community Software 195

Abrigo

APRIL 12, 2016

The FDIC is offering a fresh take on how a bank’s board of directors should understand and manage risk. The regulator’s April edition of Supervisory Insights provides what the FDIC called a “refresher” on its Pocket Guide for Directors, the 1988 booklet outlining the basic duties and responsibilities of a bank’s board of directors.

Management 150

Management FDIC Risk Management Community Bank 150

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Anticipating what’s new for your community bank’s next field examination. This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. By Karen Hoffman. Benjamin Franklin famously said that “by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”

Compliance 101

Compliance Regulation Community Bank Community 101

Banking Exchange

APRIL 28, 2021

The OCC has conditionally approved Paxos National Trust for a banking charter Compliance Duties Compliance Management Compliance/Regulatory Community Banking Feature3 Feature.

Compliance 78

Compliance Community Bank Community National 78

Banking Exchange

JUNE 14, 2021

Bank of America ranks highest in banking mobile app satisfaction, reports JD Power Retail Banking Feature Lines of Business Technology Mobile Online Tech Management Feature3 Community Banking Consumer Compliance Customers.

Regional 88

Regional Mobile Survey Community Bank 88

Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

These community banks are working to fix that through microlending programs. Now, some community banks are launching microlending programs to redress the balance. That realization sparked the idea at Summit Bank to create a microloan program that would target underserved groups in its communities.

Lending 150

Lending Community Community Bank Compliance 150

Banking Exchange

JANUARY 10, 2022

2021 saw several US banks announce new transactions despite simmering regulatory pressure Compliance Management Feature M&A Feature3 Compliance/Regulatory Compliance Management Community Banking.

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US Regional Compliance Community Bank 60

Banking Exchange

MAY 6, 2020

Authorities have inquired about Wells Fargo’s handling of PPP loans, according to a regulatory filing Compliance Duties Customers Channels People Compliance Management Fair Lending Compliance/Regulatory Community Banking Feature3 Feature The Economy PPP Covid19.

Compliance 88

Compliance Community Bank Lending Community 88

ABA Community Banking

MARCH 7, 2022

For midsize and community banks, it will be a number of years before OCC examiners conduct climate risk management examinations. The post OCC’s Hsu: Climate Risk Exams for Community, Midsized Banks ‘Number of Years’ Away appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

Community 59

Community Risk Management Community Bank Management 59

Banking Exchange

MARCH 22, 2021

Former First Green Bank CEO Keith Costello will lead Locality Bank as it seeks regulatory approvals Community Banking Compliance Feature3 Fintech Feature Management Retail Banking Technology.

Florida 78

Florida Community Bank Compliance Community 78

American Banker

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Coastal Community in Washington is an investor in and the first client of Synctera, a software company that aims to help community banks manage their fintech relationships, including regulatory obligations.

Compliance 56

Compliance Washington Community Bank Community 56

Banking Exchange

APRIL 13, 2020

Bank granted ‘temporary and narrow’ relief from 2018 balance sheet restrictions to aid small business loan program Compliance Customers Compliance Management Compliance/Regulatory Feature3 Feature Community Banking.

Compliance 78

Compliance Community Bank Community Management 78