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Preparing For the 7 Waves From The Fed Hike

South State Correspondent

This decision coincided with rate hikes by the Swiss National Bank, its first since 2007, the Bank of England, and the European Central Bank announced at an emergency meeting that they would raise interest rates next month and again in September. What worked effortlessly for the last 14 years may not work for the next business cycle.

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Community banks’ net income, loan balances increase in 2014

Abrigo

The latest FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile was just released and the industry continues to be led by the nation’s community banks. percent of community banks were unprofitable during the quarter. Here are a few other highlights of community banks from the report : Net interest income up more than 6 percent.

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Community banks’ net income, loan balances increase in 2014

Abrigo

The latest FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile was just released and the industry continues to be led by the nation’s community banks. percent of community banks were unprofitable during the quarter. Here are a few other highlights of community banks from the report : Net interest income up more than 6 percent.

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Best Community Banks to Work For 2022

Independent Banker

Clockwise from top left: Grand Ridge National Bank, Wheaton, Ill.; Community Financial Services Bank, Benton, Ky.; In our annual workplace survey, employees of ICBA’s best community banks to work for told us they benefit from engaging cultures, opportunities for advancement and innovative benefits. Grand Ridge National Bank.

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The Death of the Community Bank

Jeff For Banks

In June of 2008 I gave a speech titled "The Death of the Community Bank" and in that speech I made predictions. Much like the General Store fell victim to the supermarket and the lumber yard fell victim to Home Depot, I predicted the community bank that did not pick targeted customer niches or develop product expertise will meet it's doom.

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Financial Stability Board Calls For Current Crypto Education

PYMNTS

“Technology is changing the nature of traditional finance; the non-bank sector has grown, and requires deeper understanding and coordination among the supervisory and regulatory community. The FSB is comprised of national authorities responsible for financial stability in 24 countries and jurisdictions.

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Four Reasons for the 2007-08 Financial Crisis

Jeff For Banks

A recent Bank Think post by ConnectOne Bank CEO Frank Sorrentino regarding restoring Glass-Steagall got me thinking about how far the debate has drifted from the root causes of the 2007-08 financial crisis. In 2007, that number climbed to 127%. Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) almost tripled between 1996 and 2007, to $7.3