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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South State Correspondent

APRIL 23, 2023

Analysts, regulators, legislators, and bankers have been attributing the root cause of SVB’s failure in the past month. Some blame the dilution of the Dodd-Frank provisions, others the lack of oversight by regulators, and others still blame social media for exacerbating the deposit run.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 10, 2023

Fair value accounting measures assets and liabilities at current market value instead of historical or amortized value. Nonetheless, with the recent collapse of sizeable regional banks, regulators, investors, analysts, accountants, and bankers are now scrutinizing the fair value of banks’ securities and loan portfolios.

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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). Financial condition and competitive market environment and client base. Legal and regulatory compliance.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Using regtech in banking With new federal regulatory and compliance challenges like the CFPB rule on the horizon, more and more community financial institutions are exploring regtech in banking and finance. For example, in the pharmaceutical industry, manufacturers can use regtech to ensure that marketing complies with FDA requirements.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

Using regtech in banking With new federal regulatory and compliance challenges like the CFPB rule on the horizon, more and more community financial institutions are exploring regtech for banks to enhance their processes. Of course, banks and credit unions are highly regulated industries, and this is increasing. What is regtech?

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 23, 2014

But how can this growth be managed appropriately? Community banks certainly want to remain conservative with risks and follow regulations. CEIS adds that instilling a strong loan review program provides the basis for “smart lending, strategy and safe market growth.” Blog Bank Credit Union'

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Abrigo

JUNE 11, 2021

Measuring Interest Rate Risk Can Vary by Institution Interest rate risk measurement plays a key role in ensuring an institution's safety and soundness. Would you like other articles on asset/liability management in your inbox? FDIC) noted in its 2021 Risk Review.

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Jeff For Banks

JULY 28, 2023

I recently moderated a Risk Management Association (RMA) panel focused on managing risk in today's environment. Since the panel were seasoned bankers, the audience also wanted to hear some nuggets of wisdom about managing their careers in banking. Mark Semanie, Maryland Market President, Wesbanco.

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Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2023

Banking reports to inform risk management and strategy These reports on capital, growth, and liquidity help financial institutions spot warning signs. They help manage and shape strategy in volatile economic and industry conditions. Regulators review them to assess safety and soundness.

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South State Correspondent

AUGUST 21, 2022

Last week we wrote about loan-level vs. balance sheet hedging for community banks and provided our loan proposal generator ( HERE ). We compared and contrasted the two strategies and sized the market for community banks. A community bank may transact one or only a few balance sheet hedges over many years.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

They can result in sub-optimal lending for community banks and credit unions as well as the communities they serve across the country. What are the credit trends in our portfolio and market? and then observing where the balance or count of loans have moved in terms of the credit risk indicator. and by loan officer.

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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. The better prepared, the less likely they are to run afoul of the continually shifting regulations. By Karen Hoffman.

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Abrigo

MARCH 2, 2023

Banking technology decisions now affect future growth With the possibility of a recession, community financial institutions may consider a delay or cut in technology spending. But a community financial institution often has different needs related to origination than those of a giant lender. Experts say that would be a mistake.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Many communities of people with disabilities are very close-knit and if your site is recognized as accessible, this ends up being a competitive advantage. It creates a more efficient and less expensive lifecycle process as defects are identified and solved before going to market. Accessibility Belongs in the Design Phase.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

In a survey of community banks and credit unions at the 2016 Sageworks Risk Management Summit, 42 percent of respondents said Commercial Real Estate, or CRE, lending was their primary focus for loan portfolio growth. Learn more about the Sageworks Credit Risk Management Solution.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

When it comes to supporting outliers in the Las Vegas community, Lexicon Bank knows how to play its cards. It also aimed to capture the gaming market with its Professional Poker Banking Program, which is open to players who have participated in at least one of the World Series of Poker tournaments. Photo by Sammy Tillery. Assets: $237.6

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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. While customer relationships are being redefined by fintechs, there will always be a place for community banking. 4: Not every fintech will scale to “white whale” status.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Despite expectations for growth, bankers, regulators, investors, and others are watchful about potentially lower returns and credit risks ahead. Community financial institution lenders, however, will want to “pick their spots” for CRE loans this year. Real Estate Market Outlook. Watching for CRE red flags.

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Abrigo

MARCH 6, 2017

The ABA has a new report out on how banks are using social media, and much of the report focuses on using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and the like to boost customer service, make connections in the community and recruit staff. 3) @JohnRBarlow – John Barlow is president of Barlow Research, which provides market research for commercial banks.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Financial crimes risk management software company Quantifind and Oracle Financial Services have teamed up to improve anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and to add intelligence and automation properties directly into the compliance workflows, according to a release.

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NCR

MARCH 1, 2016

As a result of the recession and market volatility, there has been a concerted effort in recent years throughout the banking industry to focus on a holistic approach to an institution’s overall risk management in order to achieve and sustain stability. Compliance Risk – The banking industry is highly regulated.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2019

The banks have also agreed to share data on emerging markets. Deputy Managing Director of MAS Jacqueline Loh said the relationship demonstrates a FinTech that may extend to other countries in the ASEAN region. The MOU dictates that the banks will train FinTech startups with an eye on cross-border transactions.

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Bobsguide

MARCH 24, 2022

Finastra and CloudMargin Collateral Management as a Service offering accelerates compliance with UMR regulation. Our partnership with Finastra makes it easy for firms using Finastra’s core treasury and capital markets solutions to submit their data to CloudMargin and quickly comply with the new requirements.”. About Finastra.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As can be seen, the conference largely revolved around payments, artificial intelligence, fintech partnerships/management, regulation, and fraud/identity in its various forms. Generative AI: Traditional AI was ever-present in touted solutions regarding fraud, risk management, and the customer experience.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

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. Community financial institutions are familiar with utilizing their asset/liability management solutions to limit the risk of rising interest rates.

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Gonzobanker

JULY 10, 2020

Community-based institutions have unique circumstances (and personal viewpoints) that impact how they see the world in the future and what planning will look like for them. How do we elevate our credit and operational risk visibility to ensure capital preservation and demonstrate strength to stakeholders? Risk Management.

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Jeff For Banks

MAY 20, 2017

And regulators are getting anxious. and New York Community Bancorp called off their planned merger. Both institutions were over the CRE concentration guidelines, so putting them together would exasperate this risk, so the regulatory thinking must have been. They need a marketing person to title their reports.

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Abrigo

APRIL 1, 2015

A recent Wall Street Journal article by Victoria McGrane and Jon Hilsenrath highlighted how the nation’s regulators are increasingly questioning and turning their focus toward bank boards. These smaller banks have also seen new, and more frequent, attention from regulators. How is the management of risk overseen?

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

For banks and credit unions, this often means a deep understanding of regulations and compliance and adhering to the institution's risk management standards. The fintech market is growing exponentially, and it can feel overwhelming trying to decide which vendor would be the best partner for the financial institution.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

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, Eide Bailly.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2019

Having real-time access to regulations involving waste production, hazardous chemicals, and child labor empowers companies to proactively make positive impacts for their business, as well as the communities they serve, and to be transparent in doing so.”.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Generally speaking (subject to Regulation B), business loans should be guaranteed by the principals of the borrower. Corporate guarantees and guarantees from trusts are acceptable if approved by the Loan Committee or the Senior Credit Officer. These circumstances are recognized and are not considered exceptions.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Regulators consider an effective loan review system vital for financial institutions’ efforts to meet safety and soundness standards. Effective credit risk review promotes lending agility. And you’ll be able to react to changes in the market faster without concern that you have ‘bombs’ waiting for you in the portfolio.”

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Abrigo

APRIL 15, 2022

ALM 101: Introduction to Asset/Liability Management. Regulators expect that for institutions to maintain adequate levels of liquidity, banks and credit unions must be able to meet both expected and unexpected cash flow and collateral needs without adversely affecting daily operations or financial performance. Contingent liquidity.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Regulators warn once again about rising CRE concentrations and risks. Just about every community bank makes commercial real estate loans. A whopping 95 percent of ICBA members are active commercial real estate (CRE) lenders, according to the latest ICBA Community Bank Lending Survey. Photo by Getty Images / Andy Ryan.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 28, 2016

As in past years, community bankers will have a dynamic regulatory environment to contend with in 2016. Safety and soundness concerns will remain a prominent driver of that supervisory dynamic for community banks. IB: What safety and soundness issues are the regulators watching out for this year? IB: What are their concerns?

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