Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

This year’s winners: Left: Central Valley Community Bank, People’s Choice Award; Middle: Kennebec Savings Bank, Exceptional Community Bank Service Award; Right: Cross River Bank, Emerging Service Program Award. Exceptional Community Bank Service Award. Instead, we give those dollars to the community.”. Asset size: $1.36

Community Bank 196

Community Bank Community National Fresno 196

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Takeaway 2 Client fraud education at financial institutions should include takeaways that explain how to protect themselves from phishing and tips for staying secure online. While fraud detection software and robust security measures are essential, educating clients on fraud prevention is equally important.

Fraud 195

Fraud Resources social media Software 195

Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

The financial press, economic commentators and social media sites have used a collection of terms this year that convey a certain image of market values for investment securities: “Plummet.” Community bankers have come to grips with the notion of their bond portfolios being, ahem, “submerged” in a number of ways. Underwater.”

Memphis 103

Memphis Community Security Community Bank 103

Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

While some of the recent trending fraud schemes are not new, they have been transformed to prey on communities already dealing with unprecedented times. Institutions must invest not only in advanced security measures and skilled personnel but also in client education and community engagement to combat fraud effectively.

Fraud 195

Fraud Training Trends Compliance 195

Abrigo

APRIL 1, 2015

While the larger banks are receiving the bulk of attention, boards at smaller, community banks are realizing that they’re not immune to this heightened attention. Lynn McKenzie and Edmund Green of KMPG recently contributed an article to Bank Director on how boards can challenge their banks’ management on risk. Audit committee?

Risk Management 150

Risk Management Community Bank Regulation Boston 150

Independent Banker

JULY 29, 2016

The demand for professional development opportunities for community bankers has never been greater. Last year Community Banker University’s eight certification programs provided more than 4,000 community bankers with highly tailored training.

Minneapolis 70

Minneapolis Community Bank Community San Antonio 70

CFPB Monitor

JUNE 18, 2019

Under the settlement agreement, First Merchants agrees to take various actions including: Retaining an independent third party consultant to conduct an assessment of the bank’s fair lending risk management program and providing a report to the DOJ regarding the bank’s plans to adopt or implement the consultant’s recommendations.

Indianapolis 120

Indianapolis Lending Indiana Community 120