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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. Flush customer accounts may enable us to position wealth management services. My Top Three.

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The Risk Your Asset/Liability Management Process Might Be Missing

Abrigo

ALM | 4 minute read Key Takeaways Many financial institutions view asset/liability management as a "check-the-box" regulatory exercise. An extreme focus on using ALM to manage the risk of rising rates means some FIs overlook using ALM to grow earnings and capital, putting them at risk of underperformance.

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The Steps and Tools For Tactical Loan Refinancings

South State Correspondent

In two articles in the past few weeks ( here and here ), we discussed how the “higher-for-longer” interest rate environment will affect the community bank sector – continued increase in the cost of funds (COF), steady yields on loans, and a decrease in net interest margin (NIM) will put severe pressure on ROE for new loan originations.

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Building A Digital And Subscription Community For Hockey Parents

PYMNTS

They keep their business personal: the product manager is a hockey coach and hockey dad who is out on the rinks daily, thinking of new products and ideas to cater to other parents of budding young hockey stars. He sees it less as a group and more of a community. So, it decided to start a private Facebook group for hockey parents.

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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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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.