Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Independent Banker ’s annual Community Bank CEO Outlook survey reveals how community bank leaders plan to leverage today’s deposit-laden banking environment to grow this year. Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa Maria. So, what’s at the top of community bank leaders’ to-do lists? What changes will 2022 bring?

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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.; Midwest Bank, Norfolk, Neb.

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Abrigo

APRIL 19, 2016

banks incorporate “responsible innovation” as they adapt quickly to these advances, but what exactly does that mean? In a recent whitepaper (download), the regulator outlined the general approach it will take as it evaluates innovative products, services and processes that OCC-regulated banks may offer or perform.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

To that end, news came earlier this week in the United States that a dozen community and regional banks have formed a group aimed at exploring the opportunities amid FinTech offerings. This time around, Sweetbridge is using blockchain in a lending context.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Many community banks and credit unions are turning to small business loans as a source of loan growth. In their Spring 2016 Semiannual Risk Perspective , regulators have publicly acknowledged increasing risk in commercial real estate lending, so small business lending seems like it may be an alternative path.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

We simply need to remember what makes us special as community bankers, and with that as our foundation, we can embrace this season of change in four primary ways: 1. Demonstrating the community bank difference. That’s the community bank difference, and we should be proud to reiterate it throughout the year. My Top Three.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Key Takeaways With more customers leveraging channels like online and mobile banking, community financial institutions are trying to solve how to maintain their hallmark community focus in an increasingly digital world. A relationship-based, community focus in a digital world. learn more.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 30, 2024

Attendees return from ThinkBIG energized and informed so they can continue positively impacting their institutions and, more importantly, their communities. Banking and compliance professionals rely on the annual conference to elevate their understanding of industry shifts and regulatory pressures that hammer them daily.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

It would instead offer payment companies a national servicing platform to replace the regime of state regulations such firms would be subject to under existing laws. Commercial companies accessing a payments charter would avoid oversight and regulations that protect the financial system and consumers,” the bank industry leaders wrote.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2018

The financial services market has progressed by leaps and bounds in terms of innovation, from the rise of alternative finance to the development of technologies like blockchain and open banking initiatives. despite a flurry of concerns over regulations, economic development and more.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Takeaway 1 Having a cohesive vision from the top down is critical to a culture of innovation and the successful adoption of new software. . It’s great that more financial institutions are welcoming technological innovations, but banks and credit unions must consider the long-term impact of their partnerships. DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER .

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 10, 2016

Is there a way to prevent regulators from derailing a bank’s fintech initiatives? In fact, the influential community banker has devised a distinct strategy for limiting the bank’s regulatory risk from fintech projects, Read More. Jill Castilla, president and CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond, located in Edmond, Okla.,

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

Observing the gap in pandemic relief in south Florida due to a lack of local community banks, a trio of banking veterans teamed up to form a digital-first community bank—and were granted a charter in record time to support local businesses. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Name: Locality Bank. Assets: $55 million. Filling a need.

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Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

Executive committee members tell us what advocacy issues they’ll be focused on during their terms, while board members share their words of wisdom for up-and-coming community bankers: themselves. To sum it up, these leaders are all in and all heart for community banking. We are not Wall Street banks—we are community banks.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 11, 2019

banking industry is an ever-evolving machine, shaped and disrupted by FinTech, regulation and shifting customer expectations. That disruption isn’t over, either, according to Axos Bank CEO Gregory Garrabrants, who spoke with PYMNTS about how a fluctuating industry will continue to affect SMBs in the area of lending, payments and beyond.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 27, 2017

He also offers advice for how to innovate in the field. Here is an excerpt of the conversation: PYMNTS: How would you define your company’s approach to innovation? PYMNTS: Where do you look for innovative ideas, and why? PYMNTS: What is the most innovative thing you’ve ever done? JB: Innovation often means taking a risk.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2019

In the December Credit Union Tracker , PYMNTS explores the latest in the world of CUs, including new regulations in Ireland, charitable CU donations for the holiday season, and how emotional marketing is leveling the playing field between CUs and their competitors. CUs are working to build community ties, especially during the holiday season.

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FICO

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The potential of alternative data in consumer lending decisions continues to be a hot topic in Washington, D.C., with the latest evidence seen in developments related to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). This development is welcome news for those here at FICO and for our many existing and prospective customers.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

De spite their unique structures and community-oriented principles, credit unions are not immune to the threats of money laundering , fraud, and associated illicit activities. A gap institution is a financial institution that does not have a federal functioning regulator, such as a state-chartered credit union. FinCEN assessed a $1.5

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Celent Banking

JANUARY 22, 2015

Peer to Peer (P2P) lending is one of those situations and banks have started to experiment with it, taking P2P lending to main street. Banks are certainly not playing hide and seek with P2P lending. Regulation is an important issue for banks to get into P2P lending and depending the country, there may be restrictions.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 18, 2016

In particular, he indicated that while FinTech companies should not have an advantage in the marketplace over banks because they are not complying with same rules, the CFPB would seek to enforce the laws without stifling innovation. on “Supporting Responsible Innovation in the Federal Banking System.” Registration is free.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

De spite their unique structures and community-oriented principles, credit unions are not immune to the threats of money laundering , fraud, and associated illicit activities. A gap institution is a financial institution that does not have a federal functioning regulator, such as a state-chartered credit union. FinCEN assessed a $1.5

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Takeaway 1 NBFIs are agile and innovative and are competing head-to-head with traditional financial institutions. Takeaway 2 NBFIs should ensure their AML programs are sound and pass the scrutiny of FinCEN and their primary regulators. Stay up to date on regulations affecting NBFIs and other BSA trends. DOWNLOAD .

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 20, 2020

The CFPB has extended by 60 days the comment period for its Request for Information (RFI) on how best to create a regulatory environment that expands access to credit and ensures that all consumers and communities are protected from discrimination in all aspects of a credit transaction.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

While leaders must learn and stay informed about innovations, it’s helpful to remember in the process that they often result in life-changing improvements for our businesses and our consumers. Take the financial services industry as an example. Learn how technology helped a financial institution during uncertain times.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2019

With a permissioned blockchain network , services can be shared between credit unions, which could improve identification authentication and compliance surrounding regulations, know your customer, lending and payments. Under the plan, credit union members would be able to access the CULedger via a digital credential dubbed MyCUID.

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Gonzobanker

AUGUST 24, 2023

Holding these assets can impact profitability because banks can’t lend those funds out or invest them at higher rates. Every management fad has a life cycle, and the innovation fad is on its last legs. For the past five years or so, banks have obsessed over “innovating.” Banks need to stop playing innovation charades.

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Filene

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

After monitoring the ongoing conversation around the CFPB proposed regulations on Payday lending and other types of high cost installment loans, Filene takes a unanimous stance on the issue: Educate yourself on the proposed regulations, form an opinion, and submit a comment! The need for small dollar lending is huge.

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PYMNTS

JULY 12, 2018

New York’s Department of Financial Services is recommending that online lenders are subjected to the same scrutiny and regulations that traditional banks face. Cuomo on June 1, 2017, required DFS to study online lending in New York State and submit a report of its findings. A bill signed by Governor Andrew M. Superintendent Maria T.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

New payment and financial technologies are quickly emerging from the FinTech community, all with the promise of expediting payments and reducing the distance between cross-border trading partners. Other recent API developments aim to offer professionals an efficient way to process payments and remain compliant with local regulations.

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NCR

MARCH 7, 2018

Over the last few years, a range of new competitors have emerged looking to take on legacy financial institutions by offering more agile, innovative banking solutions to consumers. However, these firms have long been barred from offering full financial services in the US due to regulations mandating the separation of commerce and banking.

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PYMNTS

MAY 8, 2020

The prevailing sentiment, as the crisis heads into its third month, is that more innovative government programs will be necessary to provide any meaningful relief. Most small businesses don’t have a lending relationship with a bank. Other ideas include more government action regarding competitive regulation.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

I think it is pretty obvious when you read stories about the payday lending industry – and how it goes wrong for customers – that consumers need a better alternative,” Onward Financial Founder Ronnie Washington said. In an effort to innovate a solution to these cash flow challenges, Washington founded Onward Financial.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2018

It’s a thought that was triggered recently after reading and reflecting on recent developments across three innovations heralded as FinTech’s poster children — disruptors out to change the world and eat the proverbial lunches of incumbents they say are too big and too unmotivated to change. Marketplace lending. Marketplace Lending.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 1, 2021

The agencies observe that the potential risks associated with using AI are not unique to AI, such as creating operational vulnerabilities and consumer protection risks (fair lending, UDAAP, privacy). AI use by community institutions. Fair lending. Comments on the RFI must be received by June 1, 2021. Uses of AI. Cybersecurity.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Early adopters are earning prestige while investors and a hoard of community banks explore the opportunity to tap into this new source of revenue. Bank execs looking to champion a BaaS initiative must find the balance between the traditional business case model and an innovative investment strategy to drive future growth.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 12, 2022

He observed that many banks have moved to eliminate overdraft fees, and applauded those banks for making the right choice to benefit these communities. Responding to Warnock, Tillis stated that the industry has already adopted consumer-friendly overdraft products and practices through competition and innovation and regulation is not needed.

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