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). Legal and regulatory compliance. Risk management policies, processes, and controls.

Community Bank 78

Community Bank Community Fintech Company 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

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. It’s not just about looking at the returns but having the due diligence and risk management folks involved.”.

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Compliance Regulation Community Bank Community 101

ABA Community Banking

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Heated competition for bank funding is an increasingly important focus for community bank leaders, according to an annual survey released today by the Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors. The post Survey Finds Cost of Funds Top of Mind for Community Bankers appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Last week, the Federal Reserve Board published a paper on partnerships between community banks and fintech companies, “Community Bank Access to Innovation through Partnerships.” Customer-oriented partnerships in which a community bank engages a fintech to enhance various customer-facing aspects of its business (e.g.,

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Fintech Community Bank Community FDIC 78

Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Although one might argue that First Citizens BancShares of Raleigh is a SIFI as it climbed to the 19th largest in the country with its Silicon Valley Bridge Bank acquisition from the FDIC, and that the FDIC designated SVB as systemically important. Communities First Financial Corporation (Now FFB Bancorp) (OTCQX: FFBB) #2.

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Fresno North Carolina Raleigh FDIC 103

Abrigo

JANUARY 8, 2016

The GAO acknowledged that community banks, credit unions and their professional industry associations reported increased compliance burdens and reduced activity in specific business activities, such as certain mortgage lending, as a result of Dodd-Frank.

Regulation 150

Regulation FDIC Survey Community Bank 150

Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

AmTrust recently worked with one community bank client that was the target of a ransomware attack that shut down its branches for two weeks. One of the biggest benefits of a cyber policy, especially for a smaller community bank, is access to experts,” says Gentile. That has been the exact opposite of my experience.

Montana 152

Montana Policies Resources FDIC 152

Abrigo

JULY 10, 2023

Get more tips for managing the AML program from this webinar: "Conquering BSA challenges: Best practices for managing a successful AML program" DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 AI can enhance our efficiency, but financial institutions must be on guard against AI fraud. Here are several suggestions for tightening security.

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Fraud How To social media Security 150

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Saving money by conducting inside risk management and compliance reviews. As a group, community banks spend substantial funds hiring outside consultants to help with various management functions, and a substantial share of dollars are spent to help oversee their risk management and compliance activities.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Compliance Risk Management Community 70

CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 4, 2020

Among other things, the examination procedures instruct examiners on how to assess the effectiveness of a bank’s compliance management system in managing UDAP and UDAAP risks, and provides red flags and risk indicators that can be used to identify acts or practices that may raise UDAP/UDAAP concerns.

Handbook 78

Handbook Regulation CA Exercises 78

NCR

AUGUST 31, 2016

Most banks have at least one compliance officer who possesses a cursory knowledge of the mortgage finance arena. Few banks, however, have an entire team of dedicated mortgage QC and compliance experts, so they either have to hire this expertise or outsource it. Mortgage compliance does not come cheap.

Community Bank 49

Community Bank Community Guidelines Compliance 49

CFPB Monitor

APRIL 1, 2021

In what could be an important step towards needed regulatory updating to accommodate the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) by financial institutions, the CFPB, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve Board, and NCUA issued a request for information (RFI) regarding financial institutions’ use of AI, including machine learning (ML). Uses of AI.

Risk Management 78

Risk Management Training Lending FDIC 78

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The Q1 2023 compliance date is near for smaller SEC-reporting financial institutions and private or not-for-profit banks and credit unions, and progress is decidedly mixed, according to the Abrigo 2022 CECL Survey. For community banks specifically, they’re already reserving for a lifetime of credit losses,” he said. keep me informed.

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Survey Software Resources Meeting 195

FICO

JANUARY 13, 2020

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. The road to modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act will include some speed bumps. I say Congress gets a deal done in 2020. by Daniel Nestel.

Policies 52

Policies Las Vegas FDIC Washington 52

Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Communities First Financial Corporation (OTCQX: CFST) Communities First Financial Corporation is the bank holding company for Fresno First Bank , which opened in December 2005 dedicated to meeting the banking needs of businesses, professionals, and successful individuals in Central California. Triumph Bancorp, Inc. Nasdaq: TBK) #4.

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Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Community Community Bank 78

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Community banks cannot afford to ignore the staggering pace of lending adoption by both individuals and businesses using digital-only platforms from various nonbank technology-based specialty lending firms. But community banks should not be without hope, nor should they underestimate the significance of customer relationships.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Community Lending FDIC 70

Jeff For Banks

MAY 16, 2015

High level risk management reports (because more granular risk reports are reviewed in Committee) and trends. Compliance and audit reports, not included in 5 above 7. Budget variance reports 3. Financial progress towards strategic plan 4. Financial condition and performance versus peer 5.

Report 60

Report Policies Risk Management Meeting 60

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Just about every community bank makes commercial real estate loans. A whopping 95 percent of ICBA members are active commercial real estate (CRE) lenders, according to the latest ICBA Community Bank Lending Survey. He adds that regulators and bank management need to act to prevent those risks from becoming reality. “We

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Lending Community Regulation 70

CFPB Monitor

JUNE 11, 2015

The other agencies were the OCC, Fed, FDIC, NCUA and SEC. Comments must be submitted by August 10, 2015, and the effective date of the collection of information will be announced in the Federal Register following Office of Management and Budget approval. For a more detailed discussion of the final standards, see our legal alert.

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Regulation FDIC Policies Compliance 60

FICO

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Indeed, we are already starting to see signs of distress among community and regional banks that lack the advertising budgets and sophisticated digital capabilities of the big national banks. In response to this competitive pressure, top 100 banks will invest in an area that has been neglected for too long — deposit pricing strategy.

Trends 73

Trends Lending Fraud Exercises 73

Jeff For Banks

JUNE 1, 2015

The FDIC Pocket Guide for Directors identifies the Board's responsibilities as: - Select and retain competent management. Establish, with management, the institution's long and short-term business objectives in a legal and sound manner. Ensure the institution helps to meet its community's credit needs. .

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FDIC Industry Groups Management 60

Gonzobanker

AUGUST 22, 2014

The costs of regulatory compliance, investments in new technology, investments in physical and digital channels, and thinning industry margins mean banks will need to be of a “certain” size to succeed long term. Once the filters are in place, tools like the FDIC Web site or SNL can help you produce your target list.

Strategy 87

Strategy United States Community New York City 87

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.

Community Bank 91

Community Bank Community Compliance Regulation 91

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

In June, five federal agencies (including FDIC, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Reserve) announced approval of a final rule that modifies regulations applying to loans secured by properties located in special flood hazard areas. There is an exception that will be key for many community banks to understand.

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Regulation Policies Community Bank Taxes 70

Jeff For Banks

OCTOBER 13, 2011

The recently released FDIC Summary of Deposits showed the second year of branch decline. This dates back to an interview I did with American Banker about a community FI that was opening coffee shop branches. The community FI may not have this luxury. That''s right. old people letting their fingers do the walking.

Branch Strategies 71

Branch Strategies New Jersey Strategy Capital 71

Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Takeaway 2 Management reports, probability of default, and model validation topics were found in the top blogs for risk professionals. Takeaway 3 Updates on interest rate forecasting and best practices for managing CRE risk were among the most-read blogs. The FASB’s description of proposed changes can be found here.

Risk Management 221

Risk Management Regulation Management Lending 221

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You might also like this webinar: "Fortify Your Loan Policy to Effectively Manage Credit Risk." The data is intended to help the CFPB enforce fair lending laws and could also be used by the government and small business lenders to identify the needs of businesses, said Michelle Lucci, Abrigo Regulatory Compliance Manager.

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Lending Data Regulation Community 195

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. First Community Bank of the Heartland, Inc.

Community Bank 172

Community Bank Community National Philadelphia 172

Jeff For Banks

MARCH 29, 2014

The Bank also offers wealth management and trust services. We believe we can effectively compete as a community bank in our market area and the niche markets we serve. The Company’s market consists of the communities served by its banking centers. Department of Agriculture.

Strategy 101

Strategy Texas San Antonio Fort Worth 101

CFPB Monitor

MAY 7, 2020

No-Action Letter Policy) to address potential compliance issues. The Bureau focused on assessing whether (1) there is discrimination in the application, underwriting, and pricing processes, (2) creditors are redlining, and (3) there are weaknesses in fair lending related compliance management systems. Small business lending.

Lending 78

Lending Report FDIC Policies 78

CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Supporters point out the Proposed Rule would result in strong and consistent supervision of bank-fintech partnerships across the country, ensuring fairness and compliance with applicable laws, and note the Proposed Rule would keep the costs of credit down and encourage innovation.

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Lending Colorado FDIC National 60