Social Assurance

JULY 31, 2020

The new Community Reinvestment Act regulations from the OCC have been released! We’ve spoken previously about the key deadlines for compliance and how your financial brand can be the spark for engagement in your community. Here are a few ways that community partners are vital conduits to helping your bank meet CRA requirements.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Barr with the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a report in October of 2020 stating, “The addiction crisis has taken an enormous toll on America’s families and communities, eroding public health, threatening public safety and claiming tens of thousands of lives year after year.” . What can community financial institutions do?

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American Banker

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The final Community Reinvestment Act rule notably expands the definition of "large" banks to include banks with at least $2 billion of assets, requiring more banks to comply with the updated rules. That expanded scope is a feature, not a bug.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

But as the prevalence of security breaches grows, so do the opportunities for community banks to position themselves as guardians of their customers’ personal data through compliance, technology and relationship building. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Data privacy and security is a hot topic and is only getting hotter. Bob Hickok.

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American Banker

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Federal Reserve's vice chair for supervision said new definitions around community development activities and the ability for banks to invest outside their immediate assessment areas could be a boon to Native Americans and their communities.

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PYMNTS

JULY 26, 2018

In a letter sent to the International Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department, the AICPA said tax reform legislation must provide clarity in how SMBs approach accounting compliance. The letter outlined eight recommendations for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

ICBA’s in-depth certification programs vault compliance officers to the highest standards. imberly Anderson, senior vice president and chief administrative officer of Cañon National Bank in southern Colorado, became her community bank’s loan compliance officer in 2003. By Ed Avis. I think that’s very important.”.

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Social Assurance

MAY 22, 2020

The Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC) released its final rule that aims to modernize and update the Community Reinvestment Act’s (CRA) framework. These differences in activities resulted in ambiguity and uncertainty from financial institutions and made the process of trying to serve their communities more difficult.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 25, 2016

The result will be more Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering information collection and recordkeeping for community banks, says Lilly Thomas, ICBA vice president and senior regulatory counsel. New definitions. The customer due-diligence rules also adopt a few new definitions. Designate a compliance officer.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Community bankers tell us why. In early 2021, the $490 million-asset community bank launched its Finastra Consumerbot product, which offers online applications for consumer loans for items like boats and vehicles. Community bankers are increasingly recognizing that the future of digital lending is here. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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Independent Banker

MARCH 15, 2015

The ICBA and community bank campaign to improve those rules has included a comprehensive study on their impact that was released before the CFPB announcement of its proposed changes, which are expected to be formally adopted. Alternatively, ICBA also urged the CFPB to expand its “small creditor” and “rural” definitions.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

The ICBA and community bank campaign to improve those rules has included a comprehensive study on their impact that was released before the CFPB announcement of its proposed changes, which are expected to be formally adopted. Alternatively, ICBA also urged the CFPB to expand its “small creditor” and “rural” definitions.

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Abrigo

JUNE 13, 2022

The latest survey indicates that COVID-19 has impacted bank community engagement. However, banks continue their outreach to older customers, with 47% of respondents hosting community events. To determine the definition and reporting requirements for your state, Eversafe.com has an interactive map showing the laws of the United States.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Far more than any other issue, regulatory compliance is the biggest challenge community bankers experienced in 2015, with 43 percent naming it as such in ICBA’s State of the Community Banking Industry survey. First Security, a $180 million-asset community bank in New Salem, N.D., And Center, N.D.,

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Ours, who is Senior Vice President and Director of Credit Administration of Summit and its 32-location bank subsidiary, Summit Community Bank Inc., Ours said that for Summit Community, which decided to use the cohort methodology, which is a loss migration approach, the choice came down to the availability of quality data. “We

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CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

In July 2022, the Chamber, together with American Bankers Association, Consumer Bankers Association, and Independent Community Bankers of America, sent a letter to Director Chopra calling on the CFPB to rescind the update. The letter was accompanied by a white paper setting forth the legal basis for their position. .

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Independent Banker

JULY 28, 2016

Establishing a comprehensive Compliance Management System. Does it sound like “reality compliance”? The demands of managing regulatory compliance are uncontested, and depending on the disposition of the participants inside and outside of the bank, compliance management exists with varying degrees of problems and adversity.

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Social Assurance

JULY 10, 2020

The Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC) released its final rule that aims to modernize and update the Community Reinvestment Act’s framework. Since the Community Reinvestment Act was enacted in 1977, financial institutions conduct a bevy of qualifying activities that vary from region to region, bank to bank. Key Takeaway.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2017

explained there is wide variation in the definition of innovation. When it comes to stymied innovation, are regulatory and compliance mandates an explanation or an excuse? According to Webster, community banks and credit unions are trying to solve for pain points that may differ from population to population.

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CFPB Monitor

JUNE 15, 2020

On May 20, 2020, the OCC issued a final rule to “strengthen and modernize” its existing Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) regulations. of Community Development Fund Advisors. ET, Ballard Spahr will hold a webinar, “The OCC Issues Final CRA Rule – What Changed and What’s Next?” Thomas, Ph.D.,

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 22, 2020

The OCC has issued a final rule revising its regulation implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The final rule is effective October 1, 2020 but sets mandatory compliance dates based on the applicable performance standards. The final rule applies to national banks and federal savings associations.

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Gonzobanker

JULY 6, 2021

It has become crystal clear that digital transformation is now the largest technology initiative for regional and community financial institutions. Maybe this is the new reality for community bankers, but Cornerstone Advisors is seeing little evidence that they’re serious about implementing a comprehensive digital strategy.

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Gonzobanker

MAY 17, 2022

For regional and community banks there has never been a more frustrating time to be a buyer versus a builder of financial technology. Community banks, regional players, and credit unions are all in the fight of their lifetime with the need to transform their business. Tech companies trying to support a bank stack have no easy task.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Under the right circumstances, providing residential mortgages that fall outside of the new federal Qualified Mortgage definition could help a community bank grow its lending, some community bankers say. a $613 million-asset community bank serving central and northern Wisconsin that engages in non-QM lending.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 28, 2016

Lilly Thomas, ICBA’s vice president–senior regulatory counsel, talked with Independent Banker about what impact the high court’s ruling could have on the fair lending examinations for community banks in the year ahead. Thomas: Definitely. IB: How could fair lending exams change as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling?

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Jeff For Banks

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

Can bankers identify, in high definition detail, the bank they want to become to remain relevant to their constituencies, and translate this future bank vision into action? Could this work for community financial institutions? commercial and retail banking, IT, compliance, marketing, etc. Let''s walk through an example.

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CFPB Monitor

MARCH 26, 2015

In the letter, the ABA makes the following key comments: Additional clarity is needed in the definition of the term “prepaid account” to avoid banks being subject to second-guessing by examiners and plaintiffs’ attorneys. As a result, it will harm consumers by limiting consumer access to overdraft services and credit.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

1, 2015, and compliance with the rule is required by Oct. Credit card accounts are exempt from compliance until Oct. The rule’s definition includes servicemembers on active duty under a call or order that specifies a service period longer than 30 days. 3, 2016, compliance date.

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FICO

JANUARY 13, 2020

plans to create a reassigned number database ), the “autodialer” definition continues to remain in limbo. The laws and rules governing anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism compliance have not been substantively updated since the Bank Secrecy Act was adopted in 1970. I say Congress gets a deal done in 2020.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 26, 2015

Today, many community banks are exploring how to “go paperless”—whether for cost reasons, a better customer experience or a deliberate outreach to a younger, technology-oriented demographic. Easier access and affordability of digital signature creates an opportunity for growth-oriented, competitive community banks.

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Abrigo

JULY 30, 2015

Will I still be in compliance with capital ratios? And given that Basel III is out and effective, will I be in compliance with fully phased-in Basel III capital ratios?”. In addition, institutions – especially community banks -- have operational concerns, McNairy added. “Do

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 19, 2022

New developments are often opposed by small groups prioritizing their own self-interest over the interests of the community at large. Opt out notices are required in all electronic communications. Community Impact. Some people just don’t like change. Well, it looks like debt collectors may have some NIMBYs of their own.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 21, 2018

Treasury recommends that this section be interpreted so that “third parties properly authorized by consumers, including data aggregators and consumer fintech application providers, fall within the definition of ‘consumer’… for the purpose of obtaining access to financial account and transaction data.”.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Community bankers offer real-world reasons for more Basel III relief. Nearly one year after the Basel III capital rules went into effect, community bankers say that now recognize just how much more complex and how much more difficult this new set of capital rules will make life and business for them if they remain in place.

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FICO

OCTOBER 21, 2020

ISS), the leading provider of high-quality data, analytics, and insight to the institutional investor and corporate issuer communities, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the FICO Cyber Risk Score business. Today, I’m excited to share that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2023

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. Sound compliance management requires consistent written disclosures, procedures and actual practices.

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FICO

OCTOBER 21, 2020

ISS), the leading provider of high-quality data, analytics, and insight to the institutional investor and corporate issuer communities, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the FICO Cyber Risk Score business. Today, I’m excited to share that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.

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