Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

I’ve always been a glass-half-full guy, and though 2023 is expected to be a challenging economic year, it also brings opportunity. We simply need to remember what makes us special as community bankers, and with that as our foundation, we can embrace this season of change in four primary ways: 1. Priorities for a successful 2023.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As can be seen, the conference largely revolved around payments, artificial intelligence, fintech partnerships/management, regulation, and fraud/identity in its various forms. Regulators will want more compliance bodies, more compliance/risk technology, or both out of almost every BaaS bank.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

Here’s what community bankers need to know when planning their budgets for the next year. These days, there’s a lot to contend with as a community bank, from changing consumer behaviors due to the pandemic to uncertainty surrounding the economy and inflation. By Cheryl Winokur Munk. Quick stat. Source: 2021 Provident Bank survey.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Firm deadline for CECL implementation set As expected, the FASB agreed to uphold CECL’s 2023 implementation date. You might also like " CECL Streamlined: A Webinar Series for 2023 Adopters". Takeaway 1 The FASB agreed to uphold the 2023 implementation date for those that haven’t yet adopted the CECL standard. CECL Regulation.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

While the pace of bank regulatory changes has diminished from a few years ago, several issues will either become effective or likely develop in 2023. Community banks must continue to stay focused on regulatory discussions and remain nimble to respond to proposals and address requirements quickly and accurately. By Mary Thorson Wright.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most-read lending & credit blogs in 2023 Probability of default, CECL model validation, and stress testing were among Abrigo's top blogs on ALM, CECL, and portfolio risk this year. download NOW Takeaway 1 The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2023.

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This is our third blog post on the final rule issued on October 24, 2023 by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency amending their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) (the “Final Rule”). .

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Abrigo

JUNE 19, 2022

New Fed Tool: ELE for 2023 CECL implementation The Federal Reserve's new Expected Loss Estimator, or ELE, tool for CECL is a spreadsheet-based option for smaller financial institutions to implement the current expected credit loss standard. You might also like these webinars especially for 2023 CECL adopters: "CECL Streamlined."

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Gonzobanker

AUGUST 24, 2023

The Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 could negatively impact banks’ ability to generate interchange fees and reduce the amount of capital they issue, however. The crisis the WSJ is alluding to is the short-term “crisis of 2023.” Community-based financial institutions can no longer rely on their geographic communities for growth.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This blog was co-authored by Perficient Risk and Regulatory CoE Member: Alicia Lawrence Perficient’s Risk and Regulatory Center of Excellence (CoE) remains at the forefront of evolving financial rules and regulations, ensuring readiness to tackle emerging challenges and safeguard financial institutions and its customers.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This blog was co-authored by Perficient Risk and Regulatory CoE Member: Alicia Lawrence The announcement of significant amendments to the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) regulations on December 1, 2023, represents a pivotal moment for entities operating within New York’s financial sector.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 24, 2020

The B2B firm said it works with “leading money transfer operators, mobile wallet operators and financial institutions to facilitate digital transactions without borders,” and is regulated in more than 45 countries around the world. That’s up from $601 billion in 2016.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 15, 2024

We feel that as community bankers, we can learn from Jamie Dimon (Chairman and CEO of JPM) and from Warren Buffet’s annual shareholder letters. Last week, JPM released its 84-page 2023 shareholder letter and 364-page annual report. As usual, it was full of insight that every community banker should consider.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most-read portfolio risk blogs in 2023 Probability of default, CECL model validation, and stress testing were among Abrigo's top blogs on ALM, CECL, and portfolio risk this year. Abrigo's most popular risk management blogs over the last 12 months cover topics that continue to catch the attention of professionals and regulators.

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Abrigo

MAY 30, 2023

DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 The effective date of the CFPB's new rule based on Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act is June 28, 2023. Takeaway 2 Reporting tiers and their deadlines are based on the number of covered transactions to small businesses that a lender originated in 2022 and 2023. But compliance deadlines are tiered.

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Supreme Court seeking review of the Fifth Circuit panel decision in Community Financial Services Association of America Ltd. The CFPB has filed a certiorari petition with the U.S. CFPB that held the CFPB’s funding mechanism violates the Appropriations Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

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Abrigo

MARCH 17, 2022

The Stress Test Scenarios for Big Banks Are Useful for Smaller Institutions' Own Tests Banking regulators recently released the 2022 scenarios for upcoming stress tests by the biggest banks. The 2022 stress test scenarios provide a blueprint for community banks and credit unions to get started on their own stress tests.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2023

Illustration by Maïté Franchi With educational sessions on hot‑button issues, inspirational speakers and beneficial networking opportunities, ICBA LIVE is the greatest community banking event in the country. Taking place in Honolulu from March 12–16, 2023, ICBA LIVE provides concrete benefits to community banks in three important ways: 1.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 30, 2024

Wake of 2023 bank failures Federal Housing Finance Agency review prompts reform The Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) system faces potential changes in its structure, operations, and mission that could affect financial institutions. Takeaway 2 Reform moves are stemming from actions of the FHFA against the San Francisco and New York FHLBs.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 28, 2023

On October 24, 2023, the OCC, FDIC and Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System jointly adopted final amendments to their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (CRA). Founder/CEO of Community Development Fund Advisors. . Thomas, Ph.D.,

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Takeaway 2 Community banks may face challenges seeking reimbursement for breach of warranty claims filed with other FIs. which lost $135 million to check fraud in 2023 through Sept ember 30. You might also like this on-demand webinar explaining how fraudsters use checks to their advantage.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Key Takeaways An SEC filer with a 2020 CECL deadline recommends starting ASAP on implementation -- even if your deadline is 2023. Regulators, investors, and other stakeholders will be watching and listening for updates on the impacts of the accounting change. Assess data before selecting your methodology or methodologies. Get started.

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South State Correspondent

AUGUST 21, 2023

Earlier this month, on August 7, 2023, Moody’s Investor Services (“Moody’s”) published a banking sector review. However, that publication, directly and indirectly, identified three discrete risks affecting community banks. We will outline what we think community bankers should glean from this publication.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 18, 2023

At its open Board meeting scheduled for October 24, 2023, the Federal Reserve Board is expected to approve its final rule amending its current regulation implementing the Community Reinvestment Act. Continue Reading

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

office buildings with a vacancy rate over 95% declined to 60% in Q2 2023 from 63% in Q1 2020, or pre-pandemic. Source: FRED CRE stress testing: Avoid credit losses by examining vulnerabilities Stress testing is integral to managing risks in CRE lending for community financial institutions. CBRE stated recently that the share of U.S.

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CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

District Court for the Northern District of Texas challenging the final regulations (Final Rules) implementing the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (CRA) that were jointly adopted in October 2023 by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Federal Reserve Board (Agencies). .

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

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Abrigo

JANUARY 30, 2024

Attendees return from ThinkBIG energized and informed so they can continue positively impacting their institutions and, more importantly, their communities. Consistently rated a top industry event by attendees, ThinkBIG brought together 650 people from banks, credit unions, and partners in 2023. Don’t take our word for it, though.

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Abrigo

MAY 24, 2023

Takeaway 2 Considering the urgent need for a legislative solution, the SAFE Banking Act of 2023 could bridge the gap between state and federal marijuana laws. The new 2023 version of the SAFE Banking Act was introduced in the House of Representatives ( HR2891 ) and the Senate ( S1323 ) in May 2023.

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Abrigo

JULY 28, 2021

Takeaway 1 The 2023 deadline for CECL implementation is coming, and many SEC filers have said they would have started earlier. . CECL has been in the works for more than a decade, and regulators have repeatedly urged bankers to prepare for what the American Bankers Association has called the biggest change to bank accounting ever.

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Perficient

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Already reviewed by Perficient, BES provides a secure and efficient portal to exchange documents, information, and communications for consumer compliance and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examinations. This month, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) launches it new Banker Engagement Site (BES) through FDIC connect.

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American Banker

AUGUST 8, 2024

s focus on implementing stricter control over brokered deposits is misguided, a former chairman on the agency writes, and misses the real lessons of 2023's bank failures. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

De spite their unique structures and community-oriented principles, credit unions are not immune to the threats of money laundering , fraud, and associated illicit activities. A gap institution is a financial institution that does not have a federal functioning regulator, such as a state-chartered credit union. FinCEN assessed a $1.5

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 23, 2023

Analysts, regulators, legislators, and bankers have been attributing the root cause of SVB’s failure in the past month. Some blame the dilution of the Dodd-Frank provisions, others the lack of oversight by regulators, and others still blame social media for exacerbating the deposit run.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 5, 2022

On October 3, 2022, the Federal Reserve finalized a rule expanding Regulation II (Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing), the implementing regulation for the Durbin Amendment. See the banking industry group February 1, 2022 letter to the Federal Reserve on behalf of the community banks. The final rule will be effective July 1.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 3, 2023

On March 30, 2023, the White House endorsed several proposals to strengthen regulatory requirements for the banking industry in the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank failures.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 14, 2025

Going forward, the major unknown is the new administrations policies that all skew to higher inflation (from labor reduction, higher deficits, less regulation, to tariffs). How should community banks think about their balance sheets, product offerings, and client demand in this pivot?

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