Abrigo

OCTOBER 8, 2014

This article is the first in a two-part series on top concerns and growth strategies of community banks. These are all phrases that resonate with community bankers. Data from Bank Director’s 2014 Growth Strategy Survey in August confirms that these are bankers’ greatest concerns. Source: 2014 Growth Strategy Survey.

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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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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2023

Community bankers and industry experts share how to best put this data to use. According to a recent Bank Director survey, nearly half of financial institutions report not effectively using their available data, which leaves potential strategies untapped. billion-asset First State Community Bank in Farmington, Mo. “One

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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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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2018

Chamber of Commerce is voicing its support for legislation that would ease regulatory burdens for the nation’s community banks in an effort to improve access to funding for small business borrowers. According to reports, the Senate is expected to pass the legislation this week.

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PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2018

Community banking may get a boost from technology, if recent activity is any indication. In Florida, reported American Banker – in the community banking realm – Seacoast Banking has paired with SmartBiz Loans to shorten the loan approvals process. Joint efforts from community banks are reportedly picking up steam.

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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. Bankers and credit union professionals can take the 2015 Bank and Credit Union Exam Survey here.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Indeed, regulators and management alike focused on these risks more and more in 2023 following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and repeated rate hikes. Regulators pledged a tougher stance and more aggressive supervision, so Abrigo provided a checklist describing four areas likely to see additional examiner focus.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

We asked community bankers and experts for their advice on ensuring employees feel a sense of belonging. If community banks put in the effort to foster a sense of belonging, the result is a stronger workplace culture, greater employee loyalty and, ultimately, a better experience for customers. By Roshan McArthur.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 8, 2016

The GAO acknowledged that community banks, credit unions and their professional industry associations reported increased compliance burdens and reduced activity in specific business activities, such as certain mortgage lending, as a result of Dodd-Frank. A lengthy report released recently by the U.S.

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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

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Many community banks see this as a welcomed move towards offering smaller institutions some relief from the regulatory pressures of their larger, national counterparts. Laura Stewart, CEO of Sound Community Bank in Washington said of preparing the call report: "It almost feels like a full-time job."

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Abrigo

JANUARY 1, 2016

Government Accountability Office (GAO), community banks and credit unions are starting feel the impact of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act. It also includes a provision for the GAO to study the regulations on an annual basis.

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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.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

You might also like this resource, Abrigo's "2022 Loan Review Benchmark Survey Results." download NOW Takeaway 1 The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2023. Community lending software can help get you there.

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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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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

According to the Paychex Small Business Survey conducted late last month by the firm, tax law is top-of-mind when small businesses consider federal legislation that could impact the SMB community. 41 percent of small businesses surveyed by Paychex want the Trump administration to make tax reform its top priority.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In addition, banks in the Federal Reserve’s latest Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey reported tightening underwriting standards for all types of CRE loans. Source: FRED CRE stress testing: Avoid credit losses by examining vulnerabilities Stress testing is integral to managing risks in CRE lending for community financial institutions.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

[There is a] need for strong voices to weigh in on how new regulation will affect our communities and the customers we serve. This month’s issue of Independent Banker focuses on regulation and compliance, which continue to be costly and important topics for our industry. Now we’re facing a wave of potential new regulations.

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PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2018

A bill that would give regional banks a break on regulation was before the U.S. The bill also gives regulators more discretion in deciding when to require stress tests of capital adequacy for banks with between $100 billion and $250 billion in assets in the event of another crisis,” according to a summary of the bill in MarketWatch.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 18, 2023

WATCH Takeaway 1 Banks and credit unions are critical sources of capital for businesses in their communities, so how institutions assess CRE credits matters. But that might not be the best move for your financial institution or your community. But Kirby recommended examining data and surveys used to support this idea.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Abrigo's most popular risk management blogs over the last 12 months cover topics that continue to catch the attention of professionals and regulators. As regulators focus on interest rate forecasts used for interest rate risk management, remember that flattening, steepening, or inverting yield curves can influence your projections.

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Finer Points

JULY 14, 2014

Regulatory paperwork continues to occupy far too many community bank resources that could be dedicated to improving local communities, and the problem is only getting worse. A new ICBA survey spotlights the tangible impact of one of the more onerous burdens that is only getting heavier—the quarterly call report.

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Abrigo

JUNE 13, 2022

The ABA study found four key findings on banks’ proactive measures toward preventing elder fraud: More than half of the banks surveyed offer products with terms that are favorable for older customers (60% in 2021 compared to 53% in 2019). The latest survey indicates that COVID-19 has impacted bank community engagement.

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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

Takeaway 3 Regulators are closely watching expanded uses of AI and generative artificial intelligence. Yet 30% of financial services leaders ban the use of generative AI tools within their companies, according to a recent survey by American Banker publisher Arizent. GenAI is seeing varied use cases in banking.

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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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PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2021

A new survey conducted by the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP), a landlord trade group, focused on apartments under the city’s rent control laws, which includes about half of NYC’s rental units. “The That would be about twice as much as the apartments that were part of the survey.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2020

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are hoping more Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding is passed by Congress soon so that smaller businesses left behind can stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Tuesday (April 14) report in the Wall Street Journal.

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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. Despite the painful evolution in retail, many experts expect another year of growth for commercial real estate – and for commercial real estate lenders, including community financial institutions.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2018

tax reform on the small business community, but so far, small business owners say the overhauls have made little impact on their hiring practices. ” While the survey suggests that tax reform is not boosting small business hiring, the U.S. It will take some time to understand the true impact of U.S.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 9, 2020

Banking regulators around the U.S. The joint statement came from the Federal Reserve, as well as other financial regulators, and it asked that banks work with customers in affected areas and continue to take care of people’s financial needs. Households fearful of economic disaster will save themselves if they can.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 3, 2015

According to a recent survey by the American Bankers Association (ABA), more than 46 percent of respondents had to reduce offerings for loan or deposit accounts, or other services, at their bank because of regulatory compliance burdens. A recent Forbes commentary, Dodd-Frank, Community Bank Decline, And The Effect On U.S.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

Here are the key areas of D&I policies and practices that community banks may need if these requirements change or become mandatory. It required these agencies to establish standards for assessing the D&I policies and practices of financial institutions they regulate. By Mary Thorson-Wright. Entities’ self-assessment processes.

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Abrigo

APRIL 7, 2023

You might also like this whitepaper: "2022 Loan Review Benchmark Survey Results." If the system is not efficient and manual data entry contributes to increased risk, a greater headcount is not the solution. The benefits of a user community Businesses always pursue growth and improvement.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ( OCC ) has proposed personal banking regulations intended to level the playing field. . It stated that products and services should be made available to all people in a community “based on consideration of quantitative, impartial, risk-based standards.” percent) or PayPal (3.2

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Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2015

In a recent Forbes article, Frank Sorrentino, Chairman and CEO of ConnectOne Bank, offered his take on how financial institutions should flip their mindset on regulators and examinations. Stress testing is one such area where many smaller banks are feeling the weight of regulation. Click here to take the survey.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 10, 2019

The ABA study found four key findings: Elder financial exploitation prevention training is now largely standard, being offered for frontline staff at all banks surveyed and required for customer-facing staff at 9 in 10 banks of all sizes. BSA Rules and Regulation. BSA Rules and Regulation. Cannabis Banking. Learn More.

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