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Small banks: Big challenges and big opportunities

Abrigo

The local decision-making and strong relationships with customers that are hallmarks of small community banks provide leaders with fresh chances to positively affect their towns, cities, and regions while growing a healthy institution. Balance runoff is picking up speed, according to financial consulting firm Curinos.

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Regional Fed Presidents to Testify Before House Panel Next Week

American Banker

Kansas City Federal Reserve Board President Esther George and Richmond Fed President Jeffrey Lacker will testify before a House panel on Wednesday.

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CFPB Set to Release Payday Lending Proposal on June 2

American Banker

The bureau said Wednesday that it plans to hold a public hearing in Kansas City, Mo., The hearing will be held at the Kansas City Convention Center and will feature remarks from CFPB Director Richard Cordray, as well as testimony from consumer groups, industry representatives, and the public.

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Non-performing ag loans increase, says lender survey

Abrigo

although more than half came from the Plains region. Earlier this year, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City reported that non-real estate bank loans made to farmers in the first quarter grew by nearly 8 percent. Respondents’ primary service territories were throughout the U.S.,

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What's Next for Energy Lenders? Lots of 'Wound-Licking'

American Banker

Expect banks to pull back on energy lending in the near term, as regulators step up their scrutiny of oil loans and bankers approach the business with a "different attitude," says Mariner Kemper, chairman and chief executive at UMB Financial in Kansas City, Mo.