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Robert Fisher: The nimbleness of community bankers

Independent Banker

Let’s rediscover what it means to be community bankers. Let’s exercise our nimble natures to exceed customer expectations. Because as community bankers, it’s what we do. That just may be community bankers’ word of the year. Considering our communities’ needs is critical to our success as well as theirs.

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Note to Regulators: Exercising Fiduciary Responsibility is Not a Community Bank Board Problem – But You Might Make It One!

Finer Points

As community bankers we have a fiduciary responsibility to our customers and communities as well as our shareholders. Community Banks' That’s […].

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Don’t Miss Out on DevOps World 2020

Perficient

The agenda allows you to choose a leadership, practitioner, or community track and attend breakout sessions that align with your interests. Provides a mix of presentations, panels, hands-on exercises, and peer-to-peer interaction. Open Source Community. Leadership. New in 2020. Practitioner.

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Building A Digital And Subscription Community For Hockey Parents

PYMNTS

He sees it less as a group and more of a community. Laine says that the company built the community into a place that provides value through content as well as deals. There is also a secondary item, which could be a product that is more aligned with stretching exercises, rehabilitation, or general fitness, such as a jump rope.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Prepare your cyber defenses

Independent Banker

Cyber and data security have long been areas of emphasis for community banks, but in today’s escalating digital environment, that focus has grown. For example, by participating in tabletop exercises, bankers can get a first-hand account of where their preparedness plans shine and where they fall short.

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How to reduce the regulatory burden on community banks

Abrigo

In recent months, the momentum around reducing the regulatory burden on the nation’s community banks has continued to gain steam. However, the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, leaving resource-constrained community banks to cope with new demands. The second idea is community bank exemption from the Volcker Rule.

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How the OCC risk governance framework applies to community banks

Abrigo

While the final guidance clearly applies to larger financial institutions, community banks should still take note. ” The section further details this would only occur under extraordinary circumstances, but community banks should be aware of the new framework and even consider applying the guidelines as a proactive, best practice.