Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

But for most community banks, building a trustworthy brand isn’t a conscious effort. So first, we’ll look at how two community banks have become trusted pillars of the community through charity work and good old?fashioned billion-asset community bank. Build your community. It’s in their DNA.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2018

In its report, S&P found nearly 50 percent of SMB borrowers are too unfamiliar with digital lenders to use alternative finance. However, Dave Gilbert, founder and chief executive officer of SMB alternative lending firm National Funding , said he’s seen a trend of growing traction within the small business community.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 30, 2016

According to Sageworks’ Bank Information resource there are nearly 12,000 community banks and credit unions across the United States. Last week Hillary Clinton released her plan to support community banks and credit unions.

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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

Takeaway 3 Regulators are closely watching expanded uses of AI and generative artificial intelligence. That’s equivalent to 9% to 15% of operating profits, the report notes. That compares to 39% of global or national banks with more than $10 billion in assets. GenAI is seeing varied use cases in banking.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 16, 2024

BSBY was not well received by US regulators from its inception, but the market eventually embraced SOFR over BSBY. We published various articles comparing community bank alternatives to LIBOR (such as SOFR, Ameribor, Fed Funds, and Prime). Historically, community banks have hesitated to adopt derivatives for several reasons.

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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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Community Bank Community Lending Louisiana 144

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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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Earlier this month the Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council (FFIEC) announced that it plans to lighten the regulatory load for small financial institutions by cutting back on data required for an institution’s quarterly call reports. The article allowed banking executives to weigh in on the subject.

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Community Bank Community FDIC Survey 150

Abrigo

JULY 19, 2021

As part of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) first national priorities list for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) policies, one important priority continues to be critical in deterring AML/CFT concerns. financial system. . Financial crime. million annually.

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Training National Community Policies 195

Abrigo

APRIL 23, 2015

A new bill proposed on April 16 aims to increase the exam cycle period for a larger pool of community banks. OCC guidance on Community Bank Supervision states all national banks must receive a full-scope, on-site exam at least annually. The bill, spearheaded by Senator Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., and Senator Pat Toomey, R-PA.,

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Community Bank Community Survey FDIC 150

Abrigo

JULY 21, 2021

Key Priority: Foreign and Domestic Terrorist Financing Among FinCEN's first list of key priorities for AML/CFT policy is detecting, reporting, and preventing foreign and domestic terrorism. See Part I: Implications for Community Financial Institutions. Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? Continuing education.

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Training National Strategy Regulation 195

PYMNTS

JANUARY 9, 2018

Community banks approved 49 percent of SMB loan applications in November, according to the latest data from the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index. Here, again, lies another opportunity for community banks to fill the void. INTRUST Bank recently announced it is also taking part in the trend of collaborating with FinTechs.

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Community Bank Community Fintech Lending 131

South State Correspondent

APRIL 10, 2023

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. This development should strongly motivate community banks to consider the benefits of loan-level hedging.

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Community Bank Community Security Capital 195

Abrigo

AUGUST 31, 2023

Naming conventions One benefit of customer-centric KYC is that it differentiates community financial institutions from larger, more impersonal banks by allowing clients to retain their individuality and build personal relationships. Members of Amish or sovereign citizen communities often have fewer government-issued IDs.

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Compliance Community Training System 195

CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 20, 2020

federal and state financial institution regulators have taken meaningful, proactive steps to acknowledge financial inequality issues, reach out to traditionally underserved populations to expand access to credit, and further protect consumers from discrimination. This blog post contains a summary of those efforts.

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Regulation FDIC Community Lending 78

PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2017

A new report from the Anti-Fraud Collaboration identifies where corporates should begin when looking to safeguard their data and deploy a cybersecurity strategy. Announcing the report Thursday (March 16), the Anti-Fraud Collaboration said a focus on complex accounting areas is critical to an effective cybersecurity strategy.

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Fraud Report Policies Leadership 100

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

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. Cyber reporting. By Mary Thorson Wright.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 24, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division said they will speed up reviews for joint ventures aimed at stopping the coronavirus spread, according to a report by CNBC.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The true cost of fraud goes beyond the initial reported fraud losses Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? While some of the recent trending fraud schemes are not new, they have been transformed to prey on communities already dealing with unprecedented times. Measuring the cost of fraud losses.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2020

government, according to a report by CNBC. The stipulations of Stumpf’s settlement say that he can’t “in any manner” participate in any activity at an OCC regulated bank, or be a part of any bank’s corporate board votes. Former Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf has been banned from ever working in the banking industry again by the U.S.

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Community Bank Regulation Community Meeting 185

Abrigo

JANUARY 22, 2024

billion in losses globally last year, according to Nasdaq’s  2024 Global Financial Crime Report. For Procedures should address both detection and reporting methods. Integrate case management systems that streamline the process of tracking, analyzing, responding to , and reporting fraud cases.

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Fraud Training Risk Management Software 222

PopularBank

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Recently, Florida passed SB 4-D, a new safety regulation for condominium and cooperative association buildings. Building inspections are required for community buildings in all 67 counties in Florida that are three or more stories in height. Transparent inspection report results. Florida’s new condo safety laws at-a-glance.

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Community Florida Study ATM 52

CFPB Monitor

JULY 9, 2020

The agency would first offer “Payments Charter 1.0”, which he likened to a basic national money-transmitter license. According to Acting Comptroller Brooks, a national payments charter would align with the OCC’s role, which is to create and support national financial services platforms. would add, the initial Payments Charter 1.0

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National Company Payments New York 78

PYMNTS

JUNE 17, 2019

The dispute over the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ‘s (OCC’s) national bank charter, which became available to FinTech firms last year, has reportedly caused technology conglomerates to shy away from a tool that aims to provide nonbank firms with a more streamlined way to operate on a national level.

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Google National Fintech Regulation 142

Abrigo

APRIL 18, 2022

Takeaway 3 As global interest in digital assets continues to rise, expect to see more regulation and even centralization of digital currency. Bitcoin and other digital assets have remained volatile without regulation, with generally more risk-tolerant investors using cryptocurrencies as an alternative payment method. Rapid Growth.

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cryptocurrency Fraud United States Leadership 195

CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 4, 2022

As of 2021, Lakeland’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) assessment area included majority-white areas of Essex, Somerset, and Union counties and excluded the portions of those counties that contain majority-Black and Hispanic neighborhoods. unlikely to be caused by chance) and sizeable.

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New Jersey Lending Community National 147

Abrigo

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The fact that this market has been loosely regulated in the United States leaves the industry open to illegal actors in the dark market and open trade, such as auction houses and the internet. Absence of requirements to report large cash transactions. Stay up to date on trends in money laundering and AML/CFT regulation.

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Regulation Study Training Resources 195

CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 12, 2021

The CFPB’s Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law released its report making recommendations on how to improve consumer protection in the financial marketplace. The report consists of two volumes. The Taskforce report reflects the unanimous views of its five members. Credit reporting.

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Report Regulation Policies Compliance 78

Abrigo

AUGUST 20, 2021

When the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)’s released its inaugural national priorities list for policy related to anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), one of the eight priorities included on the list was transnational organized crime (TOC). million men, women, and children.

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Training Strategy Fraud National 195

Abrigo

JULY 1, 2021

Takeaway 3 Besides reporting transactions with suspected ties to human trafficking, you can support victims in other ways. . When you come in contact with transactions that just don’t feel right, don’t hesitate to file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and call the National Human Trafficking hotline at 888-373-7888. .

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Abrigo

JULY 1, 2022

Human trafficking has long been a global concern and has officially become one of the eight national anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism priorities for the United States. The United Nations reports that there are approximately 40.3 This horrific crime enslaves men, women, and children of any age, race, or nationality.

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Training Fraud National Exercises 195

PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2019

Among the most recent headlines, in Asia this past week, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the National Bank of Cambodia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), that Business Times said will boost partnerships on FinTech and financial services innovation. The banks have also agreed to share data on emerging markets. .

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Fintech San Francisco National Innovation 211

PopularBank

MAY 24, 2024

By Andrew Boland – Director of National Healthcare Financing, Popular Bank A minimum staffing standard for nursing homes across the country was unveiled last month, raising concerns from operators and industry leaders over the impact the mandate will have on their ability to maintain adequate access to long-term care. Stay informed.

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Operations Training Community Meeting 52

CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

As we reported , Acting CFPB Director Dave Uejio recently shared a blog post in which he directed the Bureau’s Consumer Response Unit to prepare and publish a report highlighting companies with a poor track record of responding to consumer complaints. He stated that “senior leadership of these companies can expect to hear from me.”

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Regulation Study Community Leadership 78

PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2020

government, according to a report by CNBC. The stipulations of Stumpf’s settlement say that he can’t “in any manner” participate in any activity at an OCC regulated bank, or be a part of any bank’s corporate board votes. Former Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf has been banned from ever working in the banking industry again by the U.S.

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Community Bank Regulation Community Meeting 136

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

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. Below are 10 things NBFIs should do to ensure their AML programs are sound and pass the scrutiny of FinCEN and their primary regulators.

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Compliance Training Regulation Fraud 195

Abrigo

MARCH 17, 2022

The Stress Test Scenarios for Big Banks Are Useful for Smaller Institutions' Own Tests Banking regulators recently released the 2022 scenarios for upcoming stress tests by the biggest banks. The 2022 stress test scenarios provide a blueprint for community banks and credit unions to get started on their own stress tests.

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