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Compliance changes to watch in 2023

Independent Banker

Community banks must continue to stay focused on regulatory discussions and remain nimble to respond to proposals and address requirements quickly and accurately. Community banks should keep an eye on evolving risks and emerging threats in 2023, including these: Small business data. By Mary Thorson Wright. Evolving risks.

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Data privacy: How to keep customer data safe

Independent Banker

But as the prevalence of security breaches grows, so do the opportunities for community banks to position themselves as guardians of their customers’ personal data through compliance, technology and relationship building. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Data privacy and security is a hot topic and is only getting hotter. Bob Hickok.

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2021’s Best Community Banks to Work For

Independent Banker

Premium benefits packages, professional development and TLC during the pandemic—this year’s winners do everything in their power to keep their community bankers happy and fulfilled. We asked both leaders and staffers to tell us what makes their community banks stand out as employers. Key Community Bank: Leading by example.

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Access National Makes the Most of First-Ever M&A Deal

American Banker

billion-asset bank in northern Virginia with strong mortgage originations and a growing wealth management business. The acquisition of Middleburg Financial would create a nearly $2.5 It would provide an endgame for Middleburg while also making Access more appealing to potential buyers.

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Regulation and Compliance: Ready for Review

Independent Banker

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. It’s not just about looking at the returns but having the due diligence and risk management folks involved.”.

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Military Lending Act

Independent Banker

armed forces or servicemembers on active National Guard or Reserve duty, their spouses and their card-carrying dependents. Your community bank should review how the rule’s requirements will affect its products and services to prepare for the rule’s Oct. Credit card accounts are exempt from compliance until Oct.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Some interesting finalists would be: M&T and People’s United Old National and First Midwest Webster and Sterling Columbia Bank and Umpqua. Congrats to Randy and a great management team. Congrats on a brave move and national recognition Jim! Goes to Larry Mazza and the crew at MVB Bank in West Virginia. Has it worked?

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