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CECL implementation: Survey shows where peers are as 2023 nears

Abrigo

Financial institutions work to meet Q1 2023 CECL deadline A CECL implementation survey by Abrigo found progress by financial instittuions is mixed ahead of the upcoming deadline. . Takeaway 1 10% of banks and credit unions have completed CECL adoption, according to Abrigo's CECL implementation survey. CECL's impact on operations.

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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. Is the current period a good time to expand your operations? Grow your loan portfolio. Learn More.

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The Death of the Community Bank

Jeff For Banks

In June of 2008 I gave a speech titled "The Death of the Community Bank" and in that speech I made predictions. Much like the General Store fell victim to the supermarket and the lumber yard fell victim to Home Depot, I predicted the community bank that did not pick targeted customer niches or develop product expertise will meet it's doom.

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Community banks most likely to approve small business loans

Abrigo

According to a recent survey from four Federal Reserve Banks, small regional and community banks have the highest approval rate for small business loans. The 2014 Small Business Credit Survey was a joint operation conducted by the Federal Reserve Banks of New York, Atlanta, Cleveland and Philadelphia.

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The Future of Noninterest Income at Financial Institutions

Abrigo

Takeaway 3 Community banks have seen less volatility in noninterest income, and many are still eyeing growth across the category. Lawmakers and the regulatory community have taken notice of the increase in bank service charges and fee income and have responded, specifically regarding overdraft fees. Community banks target growth.

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Corporate Cards Forge More Paths To SMB Adoption

PYMNTS

All eyes are on the small business community in the commercial card world as industry players increasingly explore how card products can help Main Street recovery and stay in business. FDIC) and the Treasury Department have reportedly launched an inquiry into American Express Co. Small Business Card Use On The Rise.

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The most popular CECL, ALM, & portfolio risk blogs of the year

Abrigo

Those read most often in the past year include several that offer practical advice for operating ALM and CECL models. While this bank had unique loans that most community financial institutions won’t be dealing with, it does raise the question of appropriate stress tests.