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Acquisition and integration considerations for banks in 2024

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Account for the details before your FDIC bank acquisition Consider these tips for assessing your institution and a to-be-acquired institution for a smooth integration You might also like this webinar, "Valuation and purchase accounting: Navigating the changing M&A landscape."

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How segmentation can benefit a bank’s ALLL and risk management practices

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A segmentation strategy, though, is a great place to start to nail down an effective and efficient process – not only will it serve a substantial purpose for the ALLL, but also as a larger risk management tool. The ability to adequately meet ALLL, stress testing and other risk management requirements relies upon sound segmentation practices.

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Neobank Joust Targets Freelancers With New App

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Neobank startup Joust is rolling out a new banking app to help freelancers and self-employed people manage their businesses, the company announced on Wednesday (Jan. The app was designed using input from customers and features an analytical dashboard, Joust Visa debit card management, invoice creation, payments and more.

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Credit Karma Now Offers A High-Yield Savings Account

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“The thought of opening a new account or downloading another app can feel overwhelming – and we know inertia is one of the biggest barriers to financial progress. We spent the first 12 years focusing on helping Americans manage their debt. The bank will handle the funds and will offer FDIC protection up to $5 million.

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Why banking technology makes sense – recession or not

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You might also like this whitepaper, "Best practices for purchasing bank or credit union software" DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 As Southwest Airlines learned, technology shortcomings create enormous costs in the short-term and in the future. Experts say that would be a mistake. Viewing technology as a near-term cost ultimately hurts the enterprise.

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Stress testing revisited to avert risk and improve risk ratings

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As CEIS Review Managing Director of Special Projects Elizabeth Williams explains: “Stress testing should help management identify pockets of the portfolio that may be vulnerable to changes in short-term interest rates or deteriorating real estate market conditions.

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How Community Financial Institutions Can Regain the Small Business Lending Market

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You might also like this whitepaper on big opportunities in small business lending DOWNLOAD . According to FDIC data, in 2016, commercial banks reported 23 million total small business loans, an increase of 4 million from 2010, with an aggregate loan balance unchanged of just over $627 billion. Changing Lending Environment.

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