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How the OCC risk governance framework applies to community banks

Abrigo

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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Opportunities in Partnership: Community Banks Can Benefit from Today’s FinTechs

Independent Banker

For community banks who are known for putting their customers first, this could be an area of concern. However, data from PwC shows that community banks are finding complementary partnerships that evolve their operations and the service they provide customers. 18% of these consumers opened an account with an online-only direct bank.

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It’s a Program, Not a Project: Designing Websites for Accessibility

Perficient

Many communities of people with disabilities are very close-knit and if your site is recognized as accessible, this ends up being a competitive advantage. It helps in other crucial areas of your organization, such as search engine optimization (SEO) and legal risk management. Accessibility Belongs in the Design Phase.

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Federal Reserve Board Launches “Consumer Compliance Supervision Bulletin”

CFPB Monitor

On July 26, 2018, the Federal Reserve Board (“ FRB “) announced the launch of the “Consumer Compliance Supervision Bulletin” (the “ Bulletin “) and simultaneously published its first issue. With this in mind, the July 2018 Bulletin focuses on a wide-range of consumer protection issues, including: Redlining.

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Important Considerations When Growing the CRE Portfolio

Abrigo

In a survey of community banks and credit unions at the 2016 Sageworks Risk Management Summit, 42 percent of respondents said Commercial Real Estate, or CRE, lending was their primary focus for loan portfolio growth. Learn more about the Sageworks Credit Risk Management Solution.

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Budget Surplus? 5 Ways to Invest in Your Financial Institution with This Year’s Excess Budget

Abrigo

Indeed, deposit levels to transaction accounts among community banks exploded 74% to $896.5 31, 2019, and June 3, 2021, according to the Community Banking in the 21st Century report. Spend Budget Surplus to Mitigate Risk. Credit Risk Management. Lending & Credit Risk. billion from $515.3 Learn More.

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Data Sharing, XaaS Target SMB Financing Efficiencies

PYMNTS

Foreign exchange and cross-border payments solution provider Currencycloud and cloud-based derivatives and FX firm Derivative Path have announced a partnership aimed at enabling regional and community banks to integrate cross-border payments technologies. Deloitte, Unqork, Plaid Debut Lending-as-a-Service Tool.

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