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Pulling Off Inside Jobs

Independent Banker

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. Federal regulators say, not always. Federal regulators say, not always. What prompts outsourcing.

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Welcome to New Orleans

Independent Banker

Welcome to the Crescent City, where the largest educational gathering of community bankers convenes this month. It’s Community Banking LIVE 2016 in New Orleans. ICBA’s national convention offers an educational lineup this year of more than 60 workshops and networking sessions. Independent Community Bankers of America.

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Wading Through the Waters

Independent Banker

In June, five federal agencies (including FDIC, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Reserve) announced approval of a final rule that modifies regulations applying to loans secured by properties located in special flood hazard areas. There is an exception that will be key for many community banks to understand.