Abrigo

AUGUST 3, 2017

The FDIC paper The Entry, Performance, and Risk Profile of De Novo Banks published in April 2016 reports that the number of de novo bank failures and acquisitions annually has drastically declined since 2010, primarily due to the fact that new bank formations have become nearly inexistent. Reduced the de novo period from 7 years to 3 2.

Oklahoma City 150

Oklahoma City FDIC Handbook Oklahoma 150

Abrigo

JANUARY 8, 2016

The GAO acknowledged that community banks, credit unions and their professional industry associations reported increased compliance burdens and reduced activity in specific business activities, such as certain mortgage lending, as a result of Dodd-Frank.

Regulation 150

Regulation FDIC Survey Community Bank 150

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Further complicating matters is the fact that 80 percent of migrants are paid in cash or with paper checks, and are hesitant to hand over their money to banks without an established trust relationship – particularly if they are trained early on that “hidden fees” will start eating up their funds. For $5 per month, Majority members in the U.S.

Community 126

Community United States Meeting Houston 126

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Further complicating matters is the fact that 80 percent of migrants are paid in cash or with paper checks, and are hesitant to hand over their money to banks without an established trust relationship – particularly if they are trained early on that “hidden fees” will start eating up their funds. For $5 per month, Majority members in the U.S.

Community 116

Community United States Meeting Houston 116

CFPB Monitor

APRIL 1, 2021

In what could be an important step towards needed regulatory updating to accommodate the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) by financial institutions, the CFPB, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve Board, and NCUA issued a request for information (RFI) regarding financial institutions’ use of AI, including machine learning (ML). Cybersecurity.

Risk Management 78

Risk Management Training Lending FDIC 78

Jeff For Banks

JUNE 4, 2018

"The FDIC recently has observed instances of liquidity stress at a small number of insured banks." So opened the Summer 2017 FDIC Supervisory Insights issue. So, according to the FDIC rate cap "guidance", you could not exceed 84 basis points on your money market accounts at December 31, 2017 if you were under regulatory scrutiny.

FDIC 60

FDIC System Regulation Conference 60

Jeff For Banks

JUNE 2, 2023

Second, this can be accomplished only if the industry does not have too much influence over its regulators and if the regulators have the ability to hire, train, and retain qualified staff. Although community banks did not lend to sub-prime borrowers in any meaningful way, did we participate? We took a serious reputational hit.

FDIC 78

FDIC Community Bank Regulation Lending 78

Jeff For Banks

OCTOBER 29, 2016

I recently mentioned to a community bank management team that community financial institutions are slower to close branches because their decision making goes beyond the spreadsheet and market potential. Community bankers know the town mayor, and key business leaders. We over-invest in under-performing branches. no, this week!

Training 60

Training FDIC Community Resources 60

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. The FDIC has issued several Financial Institution Letters (FILS) regarding third party risk that addresses offshoring risk.

Community Bank 49

Community Bank Community Guidelines Compliance 49

Gonzobanker

MARCH 22, 2023

Irvine Sprague, Former FDIC Director So Gonzo Bankers … how many of us have been hesitant lately to check our iPhone each morning to see what trouble may have hit the fan in the financial world during a few restless hours of slumber? “Bank confidence is a fragile reed, and a troubled bank is damaged by any rumors, true or not.”

social media 78

social media Capital Risk Management Strategy 78

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As the FDIC said recently: Exceptions to policy should be few in number and properly justified, approved, and tracked. Get details in "A guide to implementing credit policy."

Policies 195

Policies Lending Risk Management Examples 195

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Awareness of elder financial abuse is growing, and community bankers are often relied upon as the front line of defense in the protection of their customers, including as providers of crime prevention education and information. In fact, they’re every bit as much at risk. Buhrmaster, president of 1st National Bank of Scotia, in Scotia, N.Y. “As

Community 101

Community Resources Community Bank Video 101

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Anticipating what’s new for your community bank’s next field examination. This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. As Barr points out, most community banks—close to 75 percent—are now growing their loan portfolios. By Karen Hoffman.

Compliance 101

Compliance Regulation Community Bank Community 101

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Even if you’re not required to use either version of the Cybersecurity Assessment, beta users say it can help your community bank gauge its cybersecurity risks and ultimately guard against cybercrime. At the Bank of Luxemburg, a $290 million-asset community bank in Luxemburg, Wis., See sidebar for details on the tool itself.).

Tools 70

Tools Community Community Bank Security 70

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Even if you’re not required to use either version of the Cybersecurity Assessment, beta users say it can help your community bank gauge its cybersecurity risks and ultimately guard against cybercrime. At the Bank of Luxemburg, a $290 million-asset community bank in Luxemburg, Wis., See sidebar for details on the tool itself.).

Tools 70

Tools Community Community Bank Security 70

American Banker

JULY 14, 2020

Unity Bancorp must improve its policies and procedures, and increase staff training, for following Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering laws.

New Jersey 43

New Jersey Compliance Training Policies 43

Filene

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Earlier this summer, Filene released a research report that examined a systemic problem we face in this country—the lack of accessible financial service options in many low-income, urban communities. Low-income teenagers in particular are living in financial service deserts. Project Teen Money. Making Newsworthy Impact.

Video 64

Video Millennials Training Resources 64

South State Correspondent

MARCH 15, 2023

Percentage of Uninsured Deposits: At the time of failure, SVB had approximately 88% of their deposits above the FDIC-insured $250k limit and ran at 95% at the end of last year. Some form of this ratio will likely be applied to the national and regional banks, which means larger community banks will also be judged by this ratio.

social media 195

social media FDIC Branding Management 195

PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2017

Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America and Citi, to name a few, all scaled back their physical bank branch locations between 2012 and 2016, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Results also noted this generation is less likely to open a bank account if physical bank locations are not available in their communities.

Millennials 132

Millennials Digital Banking San Francisco Fintech 132

Jeff For Banks

AUGUST 22, 2014

My firm measures line of business and product profitability for dozens of community financial institutions, and hardly any of them make real money in retail investment sales, if they make any money at all. trillion in assets , while bank assets in all FDIC insured financial institutions was $14.7 trillion for the same period.

Retail 89

Retail Tools Management Taxes 89

Jeff For Banks

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

The FDIC has nearly quadrupled its enforcement actions (“EA”) over the past three years. Imagine a bank that seeks to grow organically by positioning itself as a small business expert within its communities. The stark increase in such orders has been alarming. Many of these EAs have very similar, if not identical, provisions.

Regulation 73

Regulation FDIC National Capital 73

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Takeaway 3 Numerous resources can help banks and credit unions offer training on fraud to help customers or members recognize scams and avoid theft. Some options include: In-person fraud prevention seminars, either held at a branch location or a local community center. Tap into anti-fraud resources offered by other organizations.

Fraud 195

Fraud Resources social media Software 195

CFPB Monitor

JUNE 25, 2020

On May 20, 2020, the OCC issued a final rule to “strengthen and modernize” its existing Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) regulations. The final rule defines a “qualifying activity” as an activity that helps meet the credit needs of a bank’s entire community, including low- and moderate income individuals (LMI) and communities.

Community 97

Community Lending Meeting Retail 97

Independent Banker

JANUARY 26, 2016

This past spring ESSA Bank began teaming with the federal court system in Pennsylvania, Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, Pa., The college offers high school equivalency classes, job training and other degree programs. billion-asset community bank, has guided two individuals. “But we’re here to help everybody.

Pennsylvania 70

Pennsylvania Nevada Community Community Bank 70

Jeff For Banks

MARCH 29, 2014

We believe we can effectively compete as a community bank in our market area and the niche markets we serve. Since the fourth quarter, 2012, we have expanded to serve the small business community by offering loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration as well as the U.S. We focus our marketing efforts in three areas.

Strategy 102

Strategy Texas San Antonio Fort Worth 102