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Predicting the Next Banking Crisis Is a Fool’s Game. Not Learning From the Last One: Equally Foolish

Jeff For Banks

Second, this can be accomplished only if the industry does not have too much influence over its regulators and if the regulators have the ability to hire, train, and retain qualified staff. Third, the regulators need adequate financial resources. My lesson learned to the regulators, read your past lessons learned.

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Food for Thought: A Policy on Credit Exceptions

Abrigo

As the FDIC said recently: Exceptions to policy should be few in number and properly justified, approved, and tracked. and property tax payments. Generally speaking (subject to Regulation B), business loans should be guaranteed by the principals of the borrower. Get details in "A guide to implementing credit policy."

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Cash-Equivalent Accounts: The Safest Types of Investments

MyBankTracker

The typical financial advice is to be “100% invested” — meaning every available dollar you have is invested in a security, fund, or other investment. Cash-equivalent accounts are generally interest-bearing securities that mature in 90 days or less. CDs typically come with automatic rollover provisions. Treasury bills.

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The State of Banking

Jeff For Banks

In 2013, there were 6,812 FDIC-insured financial institutions. And I have never heard a regulator say the phrase "over capitalized". Provision, and income taxes. Most of the institutions, if not all of them, probably took a Deferred Tax Asset (DTA) writedown in the income tax line item, impacting these bottom line ratios.

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Wading Through the Waters

Independent Banker

In June, five federal agencies (including FDIC, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Reserve) announced approval of a final rule that modifies regulations applying to loans secured by properties located in special flood hazard areas. taxes and insurance. Escrow obligations.

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The Current Banking Crisis – 10 Not So Apparent Lessons

South State Correspondent

Now, customers and analysts will pay more attention to Loans + Securities-to deposit ratio. Instead of just looking at LTD, investors, and depositors, will now look at loan plus securities to total deposits. Higher cash holdings will now be a demarcation of credit quality. These inflows help mitigate a run-in-progress.

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Finovate Debuts: itBit’s Regulated Bitcoin Trading Platform

Fintech Labs Insights

This is what sets the New York-based company apart from its numerous competitors– it is the only regulated bitcoin trading platform open to all U.S. Board members—Senator Bill Bradley, former FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair and former FASB Chairman Robert Herz. It also offers tax documentation and FDIC insurance for U.S.

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