Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Independent Banker ’s annual Community Bank CEO Outlook survey reveals how community bank leaders plan to leverage today’s deposit-laden banking environment to grow this year. Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa Maria. So, what’s at the top of community bank leaders’ to-do lists? What changes will 2022 bring?

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Jeff For Banks

MARCH 21, 2024

In the markets, we watched helplessly as real GDP plummeted -5% in 1Q20 and -31% in 2Q20 before rebounding by +33% in 3Q20. It was not until May 11, 2023, that the US national emergency was lifted, but sadly, the free cash handouts continue. This development could give us good news on inflation. trillion, or 124% of GDP.

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Jeff For Banks

JULY 1, 2024

Financial Markets Update – Second Quarter 2024 A dream vacation! The time-honored indicators that so many of us review for signals of recession continue on, month after month, and yet their ability to project recession has not turned into reality. So, you tell me, is this a strong labor market? Where is the Recession?

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South State Correspondent

AUGUST 21, 2022

Last week we wrote about loan-level vs. balance sheet hedging for community banks and provided our loan proposal generator ( HERE ). We compared and contrasted the two strategies and sized the market for community banks. A community bank may transact one or only a few balance sheet hedges over many years.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2018

Mastercard and IFC , a member of the World Bank Group, announced Thursday (April 26) that they have updated a $250 million global risk-sharing facility in an effort to expand access to electronic payments in emerging markets.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

When it comes to supporting outliers in the Las Vegas community, Lexicon Bank knows how to play its cards. It was really impactful for us when the lights on the Strip went out—a very emotional, crazy time. But as a community bank that is there to serve the gaming hub of Las Vegas, Lexicon Bank welcomes these players with open arms.

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Jeff For Banks

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Financial Markets & Economic Update - Fourth Quarter 2023 Summer Update On this warm October day, I am staring at my Bloomberg screen, still heartbroken over the Phillies Phailure. Now the harsh reality will sink in and El Nino is sure to give us a cold winter. But not in this market. but it takes time and patience.

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FICO

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The two main differences this year vs. 2022 are that the housing market has slowed down dramatically (sales are down 35.4% The following card performance metrics help us understand the impact of the macro environment on the credit card industry at an aggregate level. according to the Federal Reserve forecasts. December 2019: 49.6%).

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South State Correspondent

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

At SouthState, we use a program called ARC (Assumable Rate Conversion) that allows borrowers to pay a fixed rate of interest for as long as 20 years, but the bank retains a floating rate asset. Current Risk in Term Lending. ARC is custom designed to allow community banks to compete anywhere on the yield curve.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Financial crimes risk management software company Quantifind and Oracle Financial Services have teamed up to improve anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and to add intelligence and automation properties directly into the compliance workflows, according to a release.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2019

The banks have also agreed to share data on emerging markets. Deputy Managing Director of MAS Jacqueline Loh said the relationship demonstrates a FinTech that may extend to other countries in the ASEAN region. The MOU dictates that the banks will train FinTech startups with an eye on cross-border transactions.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 4, 2023

While the current growth rate needs to be left to each bank based on their capital cost, market, and risk tolerance, the general guide is that growth should be in the 3% to 5% range for this year. In the past, you have seen us rank customer relevance and total experience as a top priority for banks – not in 2023.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Key Takeaways Financial institutions are currently awash with liquidity and competitive markets are squeezing rates. The following section lays out a decision-making process that should be reviewed regularly and adapted as market conditions change, as they always do! are now breaking below the 3.0% Sounds crazy, right?

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Financial Markets & Economic Update -Fourth Quarter 2022 What a year 2022 has been! We’ve seen tremendous market declines in both stocks and bonds, volatility, and a Federal Reserve who is raising interest rates at a breathtaking pace. Housing markets have suffered, with mortgage rates climbing up to 7.00%. in September.

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Jeff For Banks

MAY 4, 2020

Readers note: You can also view this post on Penn Community Bank's website. We found that our government response was to declare emergencies and have us stay at home, confined, quarantine, lock down, and self-isolating, except for essential trips for food or medicine, or to go to work if you are an essential business employee.

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Jeff For Banks

APRIL 27, 2019

Never Satisfied The markets never seem to be satisfied. The Federal Reserve recently took heed of market and economic messages, ending its tightening campaign and beginning its “patience” campaign. The markets hardly seemed satisfied with these two moves as they began building in rate cuts. A Win for the Ages !

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Jeff For Banks

MARCH 5, 2022

Stock and bond market volatilities are also seeing winter squalls and are sending messages about shifting investor sentiments about risk. The prices of just about everything that matters to us are rising- food, energy, medical care, housing and rent, new and used cars, electricity, clothing…the list can go on. in January.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

For banks and credit unions, this often means a deep understanding of regulations and compliance and adhering to the institution's risk management standards. Abrigo is more like a partner to us than a vendor or software provider.”? . Lending & Credit Risk. Credit Risk Management. Risk Ratings.

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Independent Banker

MAY 2, 2016

At The Bank of Tioga, we preserve the local touch and serve our clients and communities well. We ignite prosperity in all the communities we serve through community reinvestment, lending to local businesses, and providing educational opportunities for the community and our employees. The Bank of Tioga. Tioga, N.D.

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Gonzobanker

JULY 10, 2020

Community-based institutions have unique circumstances (and personal viewpoints) that impact how they see the world in the future and what planning will look like for them. How do we elevate our credit and operational risk visibility to ensure capital preservation and demonstrate strength to stakeholders? Risk Management.

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Jeff For Banks

OCTOBER 25, 2018

The Fed has now given us eight rate increases totaling 2.00% since December, 2015. Trade wars and tariffs dominated the market discussion in the third quarter with talk quieting down for now. US Government debt is at 104% of GDP at the end of the second quarter of 2018 and the ratio is likely higher in the third quarter.

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Jeff For Banks

AUGUST 1, 2019

Financial Markets & Economic Update- Third Quarter, 2019 Summer is upon us and I cannot wait to get to the beach for vacation. Although business confidence fell from the uncertainty, stock markets were reaching new record highs on many of indices. We are in for a period of low interest rates, until recession is behind us.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2019

“The driving force behind CleanChain is transparency, and our partnership with Libryo allows us to take that to the next level,” said ADEC Innovations President, Global Development Lance Pierce. Entering new markets and working with unfamiliar partners can introduce major risks.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 3, 2023

Bank executives that measure and manage the balance sheet based on the fair value of assets and liabilities invariable will change risk behavior, compensation structures, and capital allocation for the long-term benefit of shareholders. Specific Example Let us consider First Republic Bank’s (FRB) balance sheet.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 2, 2023

Bank executives that measure and manage the balance sheet based on the fair value of assets and liabilities invariable will change risk behavior, compensation structures, and capital allocation for the long-term benefit of shareholders. Specific Example Let us consider First Republic Bank’s (FRB) balance sheet.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 2, 2023

Bank executives that measure and manage the balance sheet based on the fair value of assets and liabilities invariable will change risk behavior, compensation structures, and capital allocation for the long-term benefit of shareholders. Specific Example Let us consider First Republic Bank’s (FRB) balance sheet.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 9, 2017

Two ways in which stress testing results can be used to an institution's advantage is to avert risk and improve the risk rating process. Appraised values for properties are then adjusted by the amount of average decline in the market. In addition to preventative benefits, stress testing may provide advantages in recovery.

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Jeff For Banks

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

After a lengthy stretch of strong economic growth and stock market gains, the inevitable correction arrived with force in the fourth quarter, culminating with a December that can only be described as “tres terrible!” US stocks erased all gains in 2018 and ended the year down 4% to 6%. 19% at year-end, 2018, down from.52%

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Jeff For Banks

AUGUST 12, 2018

By the time it was clear to all of us that the economy was being dragged down by the housing and mortgage crisis, the Fed finally lowered rates, but it was too late. There are some signs of slowing in the housing markets; both existing and new home sales in June fell amidst rising mortgage rates and fewer gains in home prices.

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Jeff For Banks

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Quarterly Financial Markets & Economic Update- October, 2017 I love this time of year. The markets have not given way to anything, with long term bonds still trading in a tight range and short term rates having risen from Fed action. We managed to score some of the eclipse glasses and observe the 80% eclipse here in PA).

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Whether it's the power grid, banking and financial markets, transportation, communications or even the highly generalized “internet of things,” the list of digital inroads that penetrate our daily lives has never been higher. Call for Global Action. Not All Bad. And it has also raised that nagging question about a total crash.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Banks and credit unions had to fundamentally change their delivery, support and relationship management models at scopes and speeds that were unheard of. And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Jill is continually demonstrating just how loud a $300 million community bank can roar!

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Gonzobanker

MARCH 22, 2023

Irvine Sprague, Former FDIC Director So Gonzo Bankers … how many of us have been hesitant lately to check our iPhone each morning to see what trouble may have hit the fan in the financial world during a few restless hours of slumber? It’s a good time to surround the executive team with a diversity of smart advisors and capital market players.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

We look at community banks’ options for fighting this type of crime. Community banks can find ways to mitigate age-related fraud through technology, as well as by educating their customers of their particular risks. Brandon Koeser, RSM US LLP. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Putting technology to work.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 5, 2019

“I don’t think there’s any more important topic at this time in our recovery in the economy and the state of community financial institution management,” said Dave Koch, Managing Director of Advisory Services at Abrigo on the topic of core deposits. An important question to research is, “What makes this depositor engage with us?”

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Start integrating the financial risks from climate change into governance frameworks, risk management processes, and business strategies. The top 10 banks already control over 50% of all US banking assets. This is a testimony to decentralize banking and have more mid-sized and community banks.

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Gonzobanker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

NYMBUS secured Series D financing (led by Insight Partners), partnered with Hurdlr for small business banking; with Atty Bank, Saint Louis Bank ’s legal community bank; and with Roger, Citizens Bank of Edmond ’s military niche bank. Helix partnered with Unit21 for fraud and risk management solutions for fintechs.

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