Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

A secure, open-loop, cost-saving, customer-accessible, multiplatform P2P payments network might sound too good to be true, but community bank consortium Alloy Labs Alliance hopes to achieve just that with the CHUCK payment rail. The beauty is that this network has been created by community banks for community banks.”.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The FDIC has issued a final rule setting forth the conditions it will impose and the commitments it will require to approve a deposit insurance application from an industrial bank or industrial loan company (collectively, ILC) whose parent company is not subject to consolidated supervision by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB).

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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). Risk management policies, processes, and controls. Information security program and information systems.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 15, 2023

While we wrote about the root cause of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) HERE , the lessons of the current banking crisis go beyond interest rate risk management. Now, customers and analysts will pay more attention to Loans + Securities-to deposit ratio. It turns out that confidence is more valuable than capital.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Add FDIC Chairman Martin J. The FDIC said that the percentage of loans and securities with maturities of three or more years hit the highest percentage in the 18 years of data records, rising to 34.6 Gruenberg to the list of regulators and industry officials warning about growing credit risks in the U.S.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Community banks must continue to stay focused on regulatory discussions and remain nimble to respond to proposals and address requirements quickly and accurately. The FDIC’s long-term goal for the reserve ratio of insured deposits. Source: FDIC. Projected changes. Deposit insurance. Quick Stat. Multiple re-presentment fees.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Takeaway 2 Client fraud education at financial institutions should include takeaways that explain how to protect themselves from phishing and tips for staying secure online. While fraud detection software and robust security measures are essential, educating clients on fraud prevention is equally important.

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Abrigo

JULY 10, 2023

Here are several suggestions for tightening security. 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.

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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.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2020

BankMobile, BBVA USA, BMO Harris, The Coastal Community Bank, First Independence Bank (a federally designated minority depository institution) and SEFCU will join Citi and Stanford Federal Credit Union in the offering beginning next year. Six additional U.S. college-bound students through relationships with 800 campuses nationwide.

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

Observing the gap in pandemic relief in south Florida due to a lack of local community banks, a trio of banking veterans teamed up to form a digital-first community bank—and were granted a charter in record time to support local businesses. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Name: Locality Bank. Assets: $55 million. Built on a solid foundation.

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Abrigo

MARCH 13, 2023

Stress testing & deposit strategies in the spotlight The failure of Silicon Valley Bank offers other financial institutions the chance to reassess their approaches to and management of interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and credit risk. You might also like this whitepaper, "Inflation and rising rate's impacts on earnings and margins."

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Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

Thankfully for bank and credit union executives, lenders, risk managers, and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officers, banking podcasts and podcasts for credit unions are plentiful, and options are growing. Other podcasts might be internationally based and of little interest to community financial institutions or credit unions based in the U.S.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Despite the painful evolution in retail, many experts expect another year of growth for commercial real estate – and for commercial real estate lenders, including community financial institutions. Community financial institution lenders, however, will want to “pick their spots” for CRE loans this year.

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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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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Portfolio segments should be monitored and managed, not get buried in exception counts. This is particularly true of credit exceptions related to account management (e.g., As the FDIC said recently: Exceptions to policy should be few in number and properly justified, approved, and tracked. It just stays on forever.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 30, 2022

In this article, we analyze the industry’s cost of funding earning assets (COF) and track how community banks’ COF behaves relative to larger banks. In future articles, we will explain our modeling for community banks’ COF based on inflation, Fed Funds rates, consumer consumption and the Fed’s balance sheet runoff.

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Jeff For Banks

JUNE 2, 2023

To you, manage your interest rate risk. And quite frankly, I did not know there were so many tranches to mortgage-backed securities. Although community banks did not lend to sub-prime borrowers in any meaningful way, did we participate? Most of the more than 500 financial institutions that failed were community banks.

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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. Security Bank Midwest. By Ed Avis.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2019

come from all over the world, though Latin America and Asia are the leading contributing portals, and they work in every vertical – though migrant workers more often work in service sector jobs than management positions. The first of those community centers will be in Houston, home to both Majority and Rebtel’s U.S. headquarters.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 19, 2019

In 2008, there were 7,061 FDIC-insured commercial banks in the U.S. For many community and regional banks looking to compete with larger financial institutions and grow their bank, the answer has been mergers and acquisitions. Mergers become a more viable option for smaller banks struggling to secure more deposits. Learn More.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2019

come from all over the world, though Latin America and Asia are the leading contributing portals, and they work in every vertical – though migrant workers more often work in service sector jobs than management positions. The first of those community centers will be in Houston, home to both Majority and Rebtel’s U.S. headquarters.

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PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2020

For banks, the opportunity is there to cement the trust of their customers during uncertain times that have made individuals increasingly uncertain about personal health, job security, paychecks and even whether the money they have in the accounts is safe and sound. If you talk to a consumer, most of them want to make money on their money.”.

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Abrigo

JULY 20, 2021

Even if community businesses don’t end up utilizing the federally guaranteed loans , many small businesses have heard of SBA loans and want to explore them. During Abrigo’s recent ThinkBIG Conference, credit underwriting and loan portfolio risk management trainer and consultant Michael Wear , CRC , of 39 Acres Corp.

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Abrigo

JULY 20, 2021

Even if community businesses don’t end up utilizing the federally guaranteed loans , many small businesses have heard of SBA loans and want to explore them. During Abrigo’s recent ThinkBIG Conference, credit underwriting and loan portfolio risk management trainer and consultant Michael Wear , CRC , of 39 Acres Corp.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Previewing an easier-to-use format of the FFIEC’s IT security assessment. Bad news: In its original form, it’s awkward to use—and may become part of those dreaded IT security exams. At the Bank of Luxemburg, a $290 million-asset community bank in Luxemburg, Wis., By Ellen Ryan. See sidebar for details on the tool itself.).

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Previewing an easier-to-use format of the FFIEC’s IT security assessment. Bad news: In its original form, it’s awkward to use—and may become part of those dreaded IT security exams. At the Bank of Luxemburg, a $290 million-asset community bank in Luxemburg, Wis., By Ellen Ryan. See sidebar for details on the tool itself.).

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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.

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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.

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NCR

AUGUST 31, 2016

Many banks have done the math to determine how much staff they would need to hire, train and manage in order to sell loans that are fully compliant with state and federal regulations and agency and investor guidelines. For example, they must ensure that vendor partners meet rigid requirements for network and physical security.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Regardless of the name, nonbank technology firms are wedging themselves between community banks and their customers by offering a slew of traditional and nontraditional banking products. This is why ICBA and community banks must continue to push consistent regulation of bank and nonbank financial service providers. Siphoning customers.

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Ublocal

OCTOBER 2, 2023

That’s why we’re excited to launch our next generation investment management app! This easy-to-use app makes managing your investments simple, approachable and enjoyable. Mutual Fund A mutual fund is a pool of money from many people, managed by professionals. It’s like copying a successful recipe.

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FICO

JANUARY 13, 2020

Stakeholders point to the need for reforms to address currency transactions and suspicious activity reporting as well as a manageable approach to identifying beneficial owners of accounts. The road to modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act will include some speed bumps. I say Congress gets a deal done in 2020.

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CFPB Monitor

MARCH 9, 2017

1009 ), which would subject independent regulatory agencies such as the CFPB to the regulatory review process of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget. The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Ublocal

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

We’re delighted to bring our Northern Vermont and New Hampshire communities a simple, yet powerful way to grow your money. By consistently contributing to your investment portfolio and allowing it to grow over time, you can create a financial cushion that ensures comfort and security in your retirement. Call us at 800-753-4343.

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Ublocal

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

To minimize your risk, you can invest in stocks through an index fund, which are inherently diversified, or partner with a professional investment management team. When you invest in a mutual fund, you are investing in an assortment of different securities such as stocks and bonds. Conservative: About 20% in stocks and 80% in bonds.

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Jeff For Banks

MARCH 29, 2014

It is annual report season, meaning publicly traded financial institutions are finalizing their 2013 numbers and submitting their 10k''s to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Bank also offers wealth management and trust services. We are primarily a secured lender, with our greatest concentration of loans in Texas.

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