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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PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2020

Gig workers’ rights and benefits — including healthcare and access to unemployment — have become key topics debated by regulators in th e United States as they work to figure out how to provide support. Another change to the freelancer community in the U.S. and other countries is the way consumers and regulators th ink about it.

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PYMNTS

MAY 3, 2018

Tax reform played a key role for several corporate successes in the first quarter of 2018. “Together, these factors mean that companies could invest more funds, hire employees and generally spend on both their businesses and communities.” corporates from spending their rising cash reserves. .

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Jeff For Banks

JULY 6, 2013

government controlled or heavily regulated. The employee can save all of the needed savings tax deferred. controlling) they should do is enforce laws against the charlatans that plague the investment community. Why can''t community financial institutions band together to help customers prepare for retirement? that reads.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Cryptocurrency accounting firm Lukka has released a new service that will figure out the taxes on crypto assets, according to a report by CoinDesk. The new service comes on the heels of an announcement by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that it was changing the guidelines for how taxes were calculated.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Barr with the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a report in October of 2020 stating, “The addiction crisis has taken an enormous toll on America’s families and communities, eroding public health, threatening public safety and claiming tens of thousands of lives year after year.” . What can community financial institutions do?

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Nonprofit organizations are responsible for providing multiple community services, including access to shelters, clothing, food and clean water, as well as educational and mental health resources. million tax-exempt groups active in the U.S., according to the latest figures from the IRS, which monitors and regulates such organizations.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The ICBA Capital Summit is the premier event for community bankers looking to advocate for their industry. Community bankers, pack your bags for Washington, D.C. After a year of virtual visits, the ICBA Capital Summit —the most high-profile and powerful community bank advocacy event of the year—is back in person May 1–4.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Relationship focus helps CFIs Small banks can leapfrog competitors and better serve their communities by combining their unique advantages with smart management and partnerships. How can community financial institution leaders manage their challenges and seize their opportunities at the same time?

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Connect with an expert Common fraud schemes Check fraud Check fraud is one of the most concerning fraud trends for community banks in 2025. Sweepstakes/charity/lottery scams Victims are told they have won a lottery or sweepstakes but must pay taxes or fees to claim their prize. Staying on top of fraud is a full-time job.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2020

In addition, dynamic pop-up, cultural, artistic or community-oriented programming aligned with these goals will be encouraged to ensure that the space functions as a vibrant asset and experience for residents and visitors,” according to the statement. has hiked the normal commercial property tax rate on vacant property from between $1.65

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2018

It has been a busy year for the world of bank regulations, particularly Know Your Customer (KYC). Financial services regulations are notorious for their complexity and ever-changing demands for financial institutions and corporates, but another fuel for development in the KYC space was the FinTech community.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Key Takeaways The global AML community has long seen the U.S. The importance of FinCEN’s Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Rule , effective May of 2018, is evident, and regulator expectations are high. The CDD Rule amended the Bank Secrecy Act regulations to strengthen customer due diligence requirements for financial institutions.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 18, 2019

Only entities authorized to view information pertaining to these transactions will be able to see it, while companies can provide full traceability and transaction history to regulators and auditors. ” EY said it plans to release the software code into the public domain in four to six weeks.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2018

and finance experts are celebrating with new data on the state of the entrepreneurial community. Eighty-three percent of SMBs said they don’t completely understand the new tax law and how it will impact their business, according to the National Association for the Self-Employed.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) have become common phrases in the anti-money laundering community. has continued to be under scrutiny by FATF for not having strong beneficial ownership regulations to prevent the use of shell companies for nefarious purposes. BSA Rules and Regulation. Learn More.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Community banks operate on a majority of the country’s military installations. Given their selfless service, active-duty personnel rely on community banks that understand their unique needs. Community banks comprise more than two-thirds of the 66 banks operating on U.S. Photo by: Dero Sanford. By Judith Sears.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 14, 2021

Takeaway 1 This round of PPP funding focuses on new borrowers in low- and moderate-income communities. . There is no doubt that the COVID-19 global pandemic has challenged communities across the country and has created a significant economic downturn, which has hit small businesses especially hard. PPP Fraud Spikes.

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Payments Source

JUNE 19, 2020

A blueprint that includes more CRA and tax credits for lower-income African Americans would help a demographic disproportionately harmed by the coronavirus pandemic.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 16, 2020

He also recommended that the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) be charged with “the responsibility to create a framework for regulating cryptocurrencies and developing guidelines for strong protections against money laundering and cybersecurity threats to those marketplaces.”.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 20, 2016

At the same time, early adopters of new technologies, like mega banks, are edging out community banks and credit unions in the fight for customers and creating a rapidly consolidating industry. For community banks and credit unions that want to continue to thrive, the way forward is growth. Manual data entry is, simply, a pain.

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American Banker

JUNE 10, 2020

A blueprint that includes more CRA and tax credits for lower-income African Americans would help a demographic disproportionately harmed by the coronavirus pandemic.

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American Banker

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Strategies to lessen the impact of CECL on smaller community banks. How to lessen the impact of CECL on smaller community banks. Many smaller community financial institutions are driving the conversation of cost vs. benefit regarding CECL. WARM was geared specifically to community banks.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 14, 2019

Both corporates and banks have said Know Your Customer ( KYC ) regulations are their most pressing compliance concerns, with nearly three-quarters of businesses with more than $1 billion in revenues pointing to KYC as their top challenge. ” and an overall rise in complexity of current regulations. ” Technological Troubles.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

If that uncertainty isn’t loosening hodlers’ hodl, it seems unlikely that bad press, bitcoin ICO bans and regulation in China, derision from JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon or prophecies of a bursting bubble will do it either. Last week, Chinese regulators went one step further and banned ICOs. percent this week. Banned in China.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 26, 2024

I recently discussed appropriate risk and control environments for CECL during an ABA webinar hosted by Mike Gullette, the ABA’s Senior Vice President of Tax and Accounting. Robust risk assessments are crucial for model oversight and governance. For more information on CECL solutions, visit Abrigo’s CECL solutions.

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Finer Points

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

While many Americans are gearing up for the holiday season, ICBA and community bankers are gearing up for a bustling couple of weeks in Washington.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2020

The Global Consortium for Digital Currency Governance will be geared toward the development of transparent, interoperable and inclusive approaches to policy to regulate the crypto industry and facilitate work between the public and private worlds in emerging and developed economies, Cointelegaph reported.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time for community financial institutions to pay attention. Millions of dollars in suspicious activity were not reported to FinCEN in a timely or accurate manner, including those connected to tax evasion, illegal gambling, money laundering, and other financial crimes. . Fundamentals of BSA. The world is watching the U.S.,

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Takeaway 3 Meanwhile, regulators continue to reinforce the importance of lenders knowing customers and beneficial owners. Even after redoing this certification, borrowers may then still be declined on the same application due to another incorrect validation rule (for instance, an Applicant Tax ID issue),” the letter said.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Representative Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) is hosting a “Legislating Certainty for Cryptocurrencies” roundtable, with financial firms, venture capitalists (VCs) and cryptocurrency companies all gathering to say their piece on the shaping of crypto regulation.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 18, 2023

WATCH Takeaway 1 Banks and credit unions are critical sources of capital for businesses in their communities, so how institutions assess CRE credits matters. But that might not be the best move for your financial institution or your community. You might also like this webinar on credit department housekeeping.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Mishkin The American Bankers Association, Consumers Bankers Association, Independent Community Bankers of America, National Association of Federal Credit Unions, and Association of Military Banks of America have submitted a 59-page letter commenting on the Department of Defense’s proposed revisions to its Military Loan Act regulations.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 20, 2021

A group of 96 organizations and individuals, who describe themselves as consisting of “consumer, labor, civil rights, legal services, faith, community and financial organizations and academics,” have sent a letter to the CFPB urging the Bureau to regulate fee-based earned wage access (EWA) products as credit subject to the Truth in Lending Act.

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Finer Points

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Every now and then we have the chance to stand up for what’s right against powerful forces. As the legacy of a group of colonists who stared down and defeated the world’s greatest empire, it’s virtually our birthright as Americans. So in some ways ICBA’s federal lawsuit against the National Credit Union Administration for its […].

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 1, 2021

The pandemic-induced challenges have also been taxing for community financial institutions (FIs) and credit unions (CUs), as many were not designed to operate remotely. regulations.”. Credit Union. The past year has been one of the most trying in recent memory for lenders as well as consumers. Digital Identity.

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