Perficient

JULY 27, 2023

The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is a federal law in the US that promotes the interest of financial service firms to serve their communities’ credit needs, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. Contact our financial services industry experts today.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

What NBFIs Should Know About Their AML Programs NBFI AML compliance requirements are top of mind in today's regulatory environment. NBFIs’ AML compliance requirements. But what about the NBFI compliance factor, particularly Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering (BSA/AML) compliance? DOWNLOAD .

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Perficient

JUNE 5, 2020

Secure software practices are at the heart of all system development; doubly so for highly regulated industries such as health-care providers. As a best-practice it is recommended to adopt automation of certain security audits, integration of compliance oversight into key development process areas (e.g. Data Stewardship.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

These DFS500 amendments signal a crucial shift in the regulatory landscape, emphasizing the imperative for robust governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks across the financial industry. Impacted institutions are subject to significant fines relative to the level of non-compliance identified by the regulators.

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PYMNTS

JULY 7, 2020

For more community banks, the latter strategy can fast-track digitization initiatives. This week’s look at the latest bank-FinTech tie-ups shows Banking-as-a-Service and other FinTech players embracing smaller regional and community banks to elevate small- to medium-sized business (SMBs) and corporate banking offerings.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The NYSDFS Part 500 amendments signal a crucial shift in the financial services regulatory landscape and underscore the importance of robust governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Impacted institutions are subject to significant fines relative to the level of non-compliance identified by the regulators.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 6, 2021

How can community financial institutions thrive in 2021? Community banks provide unique and important banking services for their customers, but they also face significant obstacles. Takeaway 1 Community banks play an important role in the economy and their communities, but they face significant obstacles.

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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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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Culture of compliance is crucial to BSA/AML programs Culture of compliance within the BSA/AML framework is not new and was first introduced by FinCEN in 2014. Takeaway 2 Poor culture of compliance will result in shortcomings in a financial institution's BSA/AML program. A strong culture of compliance is crucial.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2019

Security and compliance are also vital components in ensuring that payments are delivered safely and without delay. And to that end, we’ve seen growing engagement and co-operation across the industry.”. To solve the problem, organizations need to take more of a community-based approach.”. Rapid Growth.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

The pandemic forced industries to accelerate their adoption of digital applications, and community banking was no exception. And as banking processes increasingly moved online, community bankers needed to fortify their online defenses against fraud and cybercrime. Held in Bloomington, Minn., Tiffany Lukk. Learn more ».

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. Clearly, community banks in the region have plenty of opportunities to do what they do best: forge deep and lasting relationships with their customers and communities. These include family-owned businesses, community businesses and operating companies.

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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? financial system. Stay tuned for Part II: Counterterrorism.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 27, 2023

YOU MAY ENJOY: Regulatory Reporting in Financial Services Modernizing CRA Regulations Managing compliance risk frameworks in alignment with existing risk profiles is crucial as customer needs evolve. The effective date of the new rule is April 1, 2024, with key provisions taking effect on January 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027. Banks

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Independent Banker ’s annual Community Bank CEO Outlook survey reveals how community bank leaders plan to leverage today’s deposit-laden banking environment to grow this year. Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa Maria. So, what’s at the top of community bank leaders’ to-do lists? What changes will 2022 bring?

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

But for most community banks, building a trustworthy brand isn’t a conscious effort. So first, we’ll look at how two community banks have become trusted pillars of the community through charity work and good old?fashioned billion-asset community bank. Build your community. It’s in their DNA.

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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.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Premium benefits packages, professional development and TLC during the pandemic—this year’s winners do everything in their power to keep their community bankers happy and fulfilled. We asked both leaders and staffers to tell us what makes their community banks stand out as employers. Key Community Bank: Leading by example.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Despite a growing community of FinTech solutions geared toward the industry, managing invoices and B2B payments remains a challenge. In an effort to overcome this point of friction, alcohol industry solutions provider Fintech and eInvoicing technology firm AccountsFlow recently announced a partnership. That's a rolling ATM.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2019

ADEC Innovations, a global sustainable practice and compliance firm, is partnering with London-based Libryo , a legal tech software as a service (SaaS) company, to help brands understand compliance requirements, ADEC said in a press release on Tuesday (Aug. The software will track chemical use and manage compliance.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 30, 2024

Get your ticket now for ThinkBIG, an industry-leading learning and networking event. REGISTER Takeaway 1 Banking and compliance professionals rely on ThinkBIG to elevate their understanding of industry shifts and regulatory pressures. Still on the fence about attending the ThinkBIG 2024 conference?

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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. How can community financial institution leaders manage their challenges and seize their opportunities at the same time?

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Abrigo

JANUARY 17, 2024

Takeaway 2 AML staff should recognize human trafficking red flags and know their customers well to help detect suspicious activity in their communities. One issue that hurts people and communities everywhere is human trafficking, and January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 1, 2016

Government Accountability Office (GAO), community banks and credit unions are starting feel the impact of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act. The Act, announced in 2010, requires or authorizes federal agencies to issue rules to strengthen the financial services industry. According to the latest report from the U.S.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 28, 2021

The CFPB recently issued a final rule delaying the mandatory compliance date for the new general qualified mortgage (QM) rule based on an annual percentage rate (APR) limit from July 1, 2021 to October 1, 2022. The final rule is effective on June 30, 2021. The CFPB also issued an executive summary of the final rule.

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Abrigo

MAY 24, 2024

The FedNow Service enables community financial institutions to stay competitive by meeting instant payment demands. Stay informed The Federal Reserve and various industry groups offer numerous educational resources on the FedNow Service. Compliance measures: Ensuring adherence to Reg CC and FedNow operating procedures.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The measures will back the industry via technological application, social investment, talent cultivation, and other areas. The area is based in an internet industrial park called the Hainan Resort Software Community (RSC). It was rolled out in October 2018 by the provincial department of industry and information technology. .

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Instacart’s bonuses come at a time of rising competition in the grocery delivery industry, as rivals like Shipt, Peapod, Walmart and Amazon Fresh are all seeking to add employees to pick, pack and deliver orders for the fast-growing retail subset. Growth … And Competition For Workers.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

We asked community bankers and experts for their advice on ensuring employees feel a sense of belonging. Recently, there has been an increased focus across all industries on diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI. So, how can community banks build truly inclusive cultures, where everyone feels like they belong?

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

[There is a] need for strong voices to weigh in on how new regulation will affect our communities and the customers we serve. This month’s issue of Independent Banker focuses on regulation and compliance, which continue to be costly and important topics for our industry. A 2020 U.S. icba.org/events.

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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.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Over 2,500 community financial institutions currently rely on Abrigo’s software to help maintain compliance requirements, automate important processes, and drive data-based decision-making. “It It means a great deal to us to gain the acknowledgment and trust of industry leaders like G2,” said Jay Blandford, Abrigo CEO. “It

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American Banker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

From glitches in payment processing to the consequences of compliance failure, banks need to pay attention to a range of significant issues.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? Using regtech in banking With new federal regulatory and compliance challenges like the CFPB rule on the horizon, more and more community financial institutions are exploring regtech in banking and finance. What is regtech?

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? Using regtech in banking With new federal regulatory and compliance challenges like the CFPB rule on the horizon, more and more community financial institutions are exploring regtech for banks to enhance their processes. What is regtech?

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Abrigo

JULY 23, 2015

But community banks’ resources are generally less of their larger counterparts, so beginning, keeping up with or expanding stress testing can be a burden. The authors recommended a four-step process for community banks to develop a sound stress testing program: 1. In many cases, a single industry dominates their local economy.

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Celent Banking

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Celent recently released two reports looking at the state of banks and credit unions: And Then There Were None: The Disappearance of Community Banks and Catch CU: The Ongoing Evolution of the Credit Union Market. The analysis within each report shows a clear trend towards industry consolidation. Feel free to comment.

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