Abrigo

MARCH 3, 2022

In today’s banking world, community banks are focused sharply on shareholders’ expectations for growth in earnings and return on equity. So, how can community banks support earnings and ROE growth in the face of intense regulatory scrutiny and competitive pressures on profitability? Changing Lending Environment. What's Next.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Community Financial Services Bank, Benton, Ky.; In our annual workplace survey, employees of ICBA’s best community banks to work for told us they benefit from engaging cultures, opportunities for advancement and innovative benefits. Clockwise from top left: Grand Ridge National Bank, Wheaton, Ill.; Bank of Montana, Missoula, Mont.;

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 13, 2023

There will be much more discussion and information written on this bank’s collapse, as well as the shutdown of Signature Bank and the story about Sterling Bank, and perhaps others in the weeks and months to follow. Notably, most community banks’ duration risk is in the loan portfolio.

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Risk Management Management Community Bank Community 221

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Preparing for 2023 While community banks have until 2023 until they must comply with CECL, there is likely less time than expected. . While community banks have until 2023 until they must comply with CECL, there is likely less time than expected. 2023 CECL Deadline? Steps to Take This Year WATCH Webinar.

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Community Bank Community Data Analysis 195

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Construction loan management software Construction loan management softwares are a windfall of efficiency for financial institutions. You might also like this webinar, "How to manage a high-performing construction loan portfolio." Takeaway 2 Using construction loan management software is a good way to mitigate risk.

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Software Management Lending Tools 195

Abrigo

AUGUST 6, 2021

How can community financial institutions thrive in 2021? Community banks provide unique and important banking services for their customers, but they also face significant obstacles. Takeaway 1 Community banks play an important role in the economy and their communities, but they face significant obstacles.

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Community Bank Community Kansas City Lending 195

Independent Banker

MAY 31, 2022

Community banks have a choice about addressing the problem: Remain vulnerable or be vigilant. Fraud and cybercrimes continue to increase, causing challenges for community banks. But there’s plenty community banks can do to meet this challenge. Fraud and cyber attacks are on the rise, and at great expense to the industry.

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Community Bank Community Fraud Texas 134

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

As community banks navigate this process, there are plenty of resources available to answer questions and provide guidance. Three sources of information on FedNow As community banks look to take advantage of this new opportunity, they seek resources to help them navigate the journey.

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Abrigo

MARCH 9, 2017

And to thrive, those customers need economically diverse and healthy communities in which to live and work. Partnering with local organizations to promote the health of those communities is often a top priority for banks. communities where capital tends to be scarce.

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Abrigo

JULY 16, 2021

Takeaway 2 Regulations haven't been written, but there are steps community financial institutions can take now to prepare. Currently, the accompanying regulations have not been written, so what should community financial institutions take away from these priorities now? keep me informed. financial system. Learn More.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2023

Community bankers and industry experts share how to best put this data to use. Knowing what transactions are being performed and how your customers are performing them is invaluable information.” billion-asset First State Community Bank in Farmington, Mo. All data creates a competitive advantage.

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Community Bank Community Trends Payments 91

Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

download NOW Takeaway 1 The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2023. Takeaway 2 The top lending and credit blog posts focused on the benefits of banking technology, interest rate management, and developing risk ratings.

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Lending Risk Management Community Management 221

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Effects of the pandemic and other factors creating unpredictability have changed how community banks approach their credit and lending operations. Bankers and industry observers have several recommendations for how community banks can come up with risk ratings and rankings that foster safe growth in a volatile economic climate.

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Management Community Bank Community Regulation 103

PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2021

While happy to have accelerated its omnichannel efforts this past year, Boyce said Allbirds was also “committed to the bricks-and-mortar channel for the long haul,” noting the social benefits stores will provide to local communities once people are able to get out freely again. sustainability manager for H&M told the NRF conferees.

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Community Retail Strategy National 269

Abrigo

JANUARY 25, 2022

Change Management Helps Financial Institutions with Digitalization Bank and credit union executives who manage the people side of digital transformation have more success. . Takeaway 3 Seven steps of change management will jump-start the implementation and improve adoption and digital transformation. Not in all cases.

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Management Software Survey Fintech 195

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

ALM | 4 minute read Key Takeaways Many financial institutions view asset/liability management as a "check-the-box" regulatory exercise. An extreme focus on using ALM to manage the risk of rising rates means some FIs overlook using ALM to grow earnings and capital, putting them at risk of underperformance. ALM seen as checking the box.

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Management FDIC Community Risk Management 150

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Community banks use dozens or even hundreds of vendors—making it critical that they have an efficient way to stay compliant, track performance and more. There’s a host of regulatory guidance when it comes to vendor management, but community banks also have wiggle room to craft their own policies. By Cheryl Winokur Munk.

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Management Community Bank Community New Jersey 91

PYMNTS

MARCH 3, 2020

The review, the opinions, thumbs up and down, and information passed in 240-character bytes are too far-flung, and constant, to monitor effectively. Qualitative data is difficult for banks to manage,” said Caballero, “and what we’re doing is helping the banks define a gap in their services, especially those provided to poorer people.”.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The banking industry has faced many challenges in 2020, from transitioning to CECL, managing Paycheck Protection Program loans, and navigating an unprecedented economic recession. More than 500 banking professionals across the country gathered for a two-day 2020 ThinkBIG: Manage Risk. Plan for new technology and innovations.

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Management Lending Community Strategy 195

Abrigo

APRIL 15, 2022

ALM & Measuring Liquidity Risk at Banks and Credit Unions Regulatory agencies expect financial institutions to manage liquidity risk using processes and systems commensurate with the complexity, risk profile, and scope of operations. ALM 101: Introduction to Asset/Liability Management. This is the fourth post in a series. .

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Abrigo

JANUARY 11, 2022

Asset/liability management basics In part 1 of this "Introduction to ALM" blog series, learn the goals of asset/liability management and how it can help financial institutions. Takeaway 1 ALM in banking means managing the cash flows of assets and liabilities to increase profitability, manage risk, and maintain safety and soundness. .

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Management Meeting Capital Strategy 195

Independent Banker

MAY 31, 2022

What are some best practices for managing this new distributed workforce? Communicate expectations clearly, early and often. Making sure lines of communication are open means you’re more likely to be on the same page, so it reduces the need to micromanage. Embrace all methods of communication. Be inclusive.

Management 148

Management Meeting Training Policies 148

Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

These DFS500 amendments signal a crucial shift in the regulatory landscape, emphasizing the imperative for robust governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks across the financial industry. Issues and Findings Management: Document issues and gaps identified during risk assessments and control testing, crucial for compliance.

Compliance 221

Compliance New York Regulation Analysis 221

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Key Takeaways A good asset/liability management (ALM) model has a wealth of information and tools that can be used in the budgeting process. The good news is a good asset/liability management (ALM) model has a wealth of information and tools that can be used in the budgeting process. learn more.

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Management Strategy Tools Comparison 195

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Key Takeaways A good asset/liability management (ALM) model has a wealth of information and tools that can be used in the budgeting process. The good news is a good asset/liability management (ALM) model has a wealth of information and tools that can be used in the budgeting process. learn more.

Management 195

Management Strategy Tools Comparison 195

PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2019

But there’s also a lack of clear and accessible information about money management for the younger generation. General Manager at Klarna, in the press release. The executive went on to note that Klarna’s research shows that 54 percent of Gen Z and Millennials also want more sources of agenda-free information.

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Management Survey Millennials Community 169

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

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. These insights have the potential to inform the market and policy makers on the overall health of the economy, opportunities, and risk.”.

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Community Bank Community Policies Survey 150

Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The NYSDFS Part 500 amendments signal a crucial shift in the financial services regulatory landscape and underscore the importance of robust governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Issues and Findings Management: Document issues and gaps identified during risk assessments and control testing, crucial for compliance.

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New York Compliance Regulation Analysis 221

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Nonprofit organizations are responsible for providing multiple community services, including access to shelters, clothing, food and clean water, as well as educational and mental health resources. Expense management solutions ease groups’ compliance by streamlining expense categorization and providing greater data-based spending insights.

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Management Taxes Groups Regulation 141

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. A different kind of peer-to-peer payment service is now available, “built by community banks for community banks.”.

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Community Bank Community Payments Meeting 91

Abrigo

JULY 13, 2017

The 2017 Risk Management Summit presented by Sageworks is set for September 25-27th in Denver, CO. The Summit is the industry’s leading life-of-loan conference, spanning loan origination through portfolio risk management in a CECL - current expected credit loss - world. View the Summit agenda here. Here are the 2016 Summit Takeaways.

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Risk Management Management Denver Conference 170

Abrigo

AUGUST 5, 2020

Now, banks and credit unions must determine how to safely and effectively manage risk in the portfolio while also driving growth at their institution. Therefore, it’s essential that the credit memo captures the complete picture of the borrower to ensure proper risk management. Improving loan grading in a recession.

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Management Risk Management Trends Industry 195

Bobsguide

MAY 11, 2022

London, UK – May 4, 2022 – Today Finastra announces the launch of Finastra Managed Services (FMS) on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enable banks and financial institutions to access FMS in the AWS cloud. For further information, visit: Finastra Managed Service Solution | Finastra. Global Head of PR. T +44 (0)7917 613586.

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Abrigo

MARCH 22, 2017

The 2017 Risk Management Summit presented by Sageworks is set for September 25-27th in Denver, CO. The Summit is the industry’s leading life-of-loan conference, spanning business development through portfolio risk management in a CECL - current expected credit loss - world. The finalized agenda will be published in April.

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Risk Management Management Denver Conference 186

South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In two articles in the past few weeks ( here and here ), we discussed how the “higher-for-longer” interest rate environment will affect the community bank sector – continued increase in the cost of funds (COF), steady yields on loans, and a decrease in net interest margin (NIM) will put severe pressure on ROE for new loan originations.

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Tools Community Bank Community Strategy 195

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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Community Bank Community Fintech Company 78

Perficient

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Already reviewed by Perficient, BES provides a secure and efficient portal to exchange documents, information, and communications for consumer compliance and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examinations. The documents were generally minimally encrypted and therefore tended to contain non-confidential information.

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Compliance FDIC Tools Leadership 221