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Loan Hedging for Community Banks in 2024

South State Correspondent

Community banks’ use of swaps (banks’ primary tool to hedge interest rate risk on loans) has increased substantially over the last ten years. Meanwhile, community banks face net interest margin (NIM) and fee income pressure. Meanwhile, community banks face net interest margin (NIM) and fee income pressure.

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New Community Bank Sentiment Index Shows Bankers Largely Positive

Abrigo

Community bankers are largely positive about the future, based on the first results of a new index gauging business sentiment among the financial professionals who serve a critical role in local economies. The survey for the inaugural index included 512 FDIC banks responding from early in the second quarter through July 5. Learn More.

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OCC Highlights, AML & CRA Risks

Perficient

Significant increases in Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) filings related to fraud highlight the importance of effective processes to prevent, identify, and file SARs within a timely manner. Additionally, the recent rule by the OCC, the Federal Reserve, and the FDIC strengthens and modernizes Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations.

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Community banks’ net income, loan balances increase in 2014

Abrigo

The latest FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile was just released and the industry continues to be led by the nation’s community banks. percent of community banks were unprofitable during the quarter. Seven of the ten largest banks reported lower earnings, but overall, 64 percent of banks reported an increase in 2014.

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Community banks’ net income, loan balances increase in 2014

Abrigo

The latest FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile was just released and the industry continues to be led by the nation’s community banks. percent of community banks were unprofitable during the quarter. Seven of the ten largest banks reported lower earnings, but overall, 64 percent of banks reported an increase in 2014.

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Compliance changes to watch in 2023

Independent Banker

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. Cyber reporting. Projected changes. Deposit insurance. Quick Stat.

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Cutting the red tape for community banks

Abrigo

Earlier this month the Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council (FFIEC) announced that it plans to lighten the regulatory load for small financial institutions by cutting back on data required for an institution’s quarterly call reports. The article allowed banking executives to weigh in on the subject.