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FDIC OIG says lax lending, poor risk management led to Iowa bank failure

American Banker

The FDIC Office of Inspector General attributed the downfall of Citizens Bank in November 2023 to lax lending practices and risk mismanagement by the Lange family, causing a $14.8 million loss to the regulator's Deposit Insurance Fund. The OIG saw no grounds for a more extensive review.

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The community bank’s complete guide to building trust

Independent Banker

manages the community bank’s presence across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Another reason pen tests are increasingly common is that regulations and PCI compliance require banks to furnish annual pen test results. Security information and event management (SIEM). Use social media to build trust.

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CFPB announces new appointments to advisory groups

CFPB Monitor

Lynn Drysdale, Managing Attorney, Consumer Law Unit, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc., Arjan Schutte, Founder and Managing Partner, Core Innovation Capital, Los Angeles, CA. Ballard, Vice President and Director, First Iowa State Bank, Albia, IA. The new members are as follows: Consumer Advisory Board Members. Jacksonville, FL.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. Iowa State Bank. Iowa Falls. United Bank of Iowa. By Ed Avis. Methodology. Horizon Financial Bank. Ag Lender Score. Mason City. Orange City.

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Washington Watch

Independent Banker

The bankers serving on the council are these: Angela Beilke , vice president, mortgage department at American Bank & Trust in Davenport, Iowa; Michael Gallagher , senior vice president, risk management director at Enterprise Bank & Trust Co. Advocacy & Policy Regulation / Compliance Washington Watch'

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The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

SoFI gets a commercial bank that brings deposits, compliance, AND business lending. There’s nothing more Gonzo than a CEO who simply bleeds the soul of front-line relationship managers, and Brager could write a bestselling book on this topic. Goes to Lincoln Savings Bank – Iowa (LSBX). GonzoBanker of the Year: Bank.

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Ben Pankonin named “Executive of the Year” by SPN

Social Assurance

Pankonin joined eight other businesses and individuals who were recognized for their outstanding contributions to start-up communities in the Midwest from Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. “From a co-founders meeting at a Silicon Prairie News event to our team expanding through word-of-mouth, we owe a lot to our family and friends.”.

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