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Silicon Valley Bank Failure – Lessons in Interest Rate Risk Management

South State Correspondent

While we will cover the general lessons HERE , in this article, we wanted to focus on the root cause – how and why interest rate risk caused the second-largest bank failure in US history (Washington Mutual was the largest in 2008). Notably, most community banks’ duration risk is in the loan portfolio.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Shifts in lending

Independent Banker

While it has had some benefits, like stronger risk management for our banks, it has made the customer process much more daunting. But community banks have adapted to address that shift. We, as community bankers, will continue to adapt to meet our customers’ needs. Where I’ll be this month.

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Washington Watch

Independent Banker

Many community bankers concluded that the EGRPRA is little more than a “check the box” process for regulators. In fact, our opening salvo in the 2014-16 EGRPRA review offers not just a sampling of banking regulation in need of reform, but also advice on how regulators could maximize their effectiveness over the next two years.

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CFPB announces advisory committee members

CFPB Monitor

Last week, the CFPB announced the appointment of new members to its advisory committees: Consumer Advisory Board (CAB), Community Bank Advisory Council (CBAC), Credit Union Advisory Council (CUAC), and Academic Research Council (ARC). Jean Setzfand, Senior Vice President, AARP (Washington, DC). Bank (Minneapolis, MN).

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Regulation and Compliance: Ready for Review

Independent Banker

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. Be aware of existing or emerging risk concerns. increased operational risks. By Karen Hoffman.

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CFPB announces new appointments to advisory groups

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB announced the appointment of new members to its Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, and Credit Union Advisory Council. New members to the Consumer Advisory Board will serve three-year terms and new members to the Community Bank and Credit Union Advisory Councils will serve two-year terms.

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Digital Disruption

Independent Banker

Regardless of the name, nonbank technology firms are wedging themselves between community banks and their customers by offering a slew of traditional and nontraditional banking products. This is why ICBA and community banks must continue to push consistent regulation of bank and nonbank financial service providers.