Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. Philadelphia.

Community Bank 172

Community Bank Community Montana Taxes 172

Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

Everything feeds into the customer experience, and that ability to meet and exceed customer expectations is what distinguishes us as community bankers. Because it’s more than a saying; it’s a rallying cry for community bankers. We have our ICBA Capital Summit in Washington, D.C., It is who we are as community bankers.

Community 91

Community Mississippi Louisiana Customer Experience 91

PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2019

is set to see its first new community bank in decades, as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) lent its approval for MOXY Bank to launch in Washington, D.C. With clearance to move forward with its plans, the community banking landscape will see its first new industry player in years. have emerged to do.

Community Bank 122

Community Bank Community FDIC Marketing 122

CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

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Rhode Island 78

Rhode Island District of Columbia West Virginia Community 78

American Banker

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Brandon Milhorn, the new CEO of the Conference of State Banking Supervisors, used the platform offered by his first major speech to sound an alarm against one-size-fits-all solutions emanating from Washington. The pendulum has swung too far in the direction of federal regulatory uniformity," Milhorn argued.

Washington 48

Washington Conference Community Bank Community 48

Independent Banker

MARCH 15, 2015

The ICBA and community bank campaign to improve those rules has included a comprehensive study on their impact that was released before the CFPB announcement of its proposed changes, which are expected to be formally adopted. Needless to say, the advocacy process with the CFPB has moved at the speed of Washington.

Washington 70

Washington Community Bank Community Survey 70

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

The ICBA and community bank campaign to improve those rules has included a comprehensive study on their impact that was released before the CFPB announcement of its proposed changes, which are expected to be formally adopted. Needless to say, the advocacy process with the CFPB has moved at the speed of Washington.

Washington 70

Washington Community Bank Community Survey 70

CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

In its recently published Summer 2019 Newsletter , the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (“DFI”) reported that it had interpreted the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (“SCRA”) broadly to apply the SCRA’s 6% interest rate cap to a loan agreement entered into only by a servicemember’s spouse.

Washington 60

Washington Community Regulation Report 60

Finer Points

MARCH 11, 2015

If you haven’t witnessed nearly 3,000 members of the community banking industry in the same place at the same time, you should make a point to do so at least once in your career. Advocacy Convention Washington Policy Summit' But there was something special about this year’s convention. There was a feeling, […].

Washington 100

Washington Community Bank Policies Community 100

Finer Points

APRIL 7, 2015

I don’t think there’s much more you can say with the flurry of activity going on at ICBA and throughout the community banking industry right now. Coinciding with last week’s kickoff of Community Banking Month and the final countdown to the ICBA Washington Policy Summit, ICBA also launched Community Banker University.

Community Bank 100

Community Bank Community Washington Policies 100

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

While Washington often moves at a glacial pace, it recently came to life to enact reforms benefiting bank and thrift holding companies. These reforms—one enacted by Congress, another by regulators—are designed to improve access to capital and to even reporting requirements for community bank and thrift holding companies. By Chris Cole.

Washington 70

Washington Community Bank Policies Community 70

ABA Community Banking

MARCH 17, 2021

Meinert review highlights from the ABA's just-concluded virtual Washington Summit. The post Podcast: Highlights from the 2021 ABA Washington Summit appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

Washington 59

Washington Analysis Community Bank Policies 59

PYMNTS

APRIL 2, 2019

MOXY bank , preparing to be one of the first new community banks to launch in the U.S. Following approval by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Washington, D.C.’s In addition to MOXY, two other community banks, Vision Bank and Trustar Bank, are looking to launch in the area.

Community Bank 117

Community Bank Community FDIC Washington 117

Independent Banker

AUGUST 26, 2018

“Community service is a timeless tradition that’s core to every community bank.”. As I work on this column, I’m in Santa Fe, preparing to speak at the Independent Community Bankers Association of New Mexico’s annual convention. Community service is a timeless tradition that’s core to every community bank.

Community 132

Community St. Louis Community Bank Metro 132

Finer Points

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Jorde Congratulations, community bankers! This week we saw once again that our industry’s hard work and determination on behalf of regulatory relief can achieve tangible results in Washington. By Terry J.

Community 100

Community Washington Community Bank Regulation 100

Long Lasting Ideas

JUNE 8, 2016

Often in this space, we’ve written about how Washington has made community banks its personal punching bag. Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank, the FDIC and other financial regulators – as well as Congress and the White House — have not been friendly to community banks, all while bailing out Wall Street big boys.

Washington 40

Washington Community Bank Community Marketing Strategies 40

PYMNTS

JANUARY 4, 2018

Reports in The Washington Post this week profiled Severn Savings Bank, a community bank in the state that is said to be providing services to legal marijuana businesses. The dispensaries and growers told The Washington Post that they have to pay significant fees, noting that they cannot write checks or take out loans from the bank.

Maryland 104

Maryland Community Bank Community Marketing 104

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The ICBA Capital Summit is the premier event for community bankers looking to advocate for their industry. In person for the first time since 2019, the ICBA Capital Summit in Washington, D.C., Community bankers, pack your bags for Washington, D.C. Visiting a congressional office in Washington, D.C., and many more.

Community 180

Community Washington Community Bank Capital 180

ABA Community Banking

JUNE 8, 2018

for “the swamp” People Community Banking. Why ICBA’s Rebeca Romero Rainey, former CEO, left N.Mex.

Washington 40

Washington Community Community Bank 40

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Many community bankers concluded that the EGRPRA is little more than a “check the box” process for regulators. Community Bankers Chosen as CFPB Advisors. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau named nine community bankers to serve new terms on the bureau’s Community Bank Advisory Council. Starting fresh.

Washington 70

Washington Fort Worth Regulation Community Bank 70

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

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. Demonstrating the community bank difference. That’s the community bank difference, and we should be proud to reiterate it throughout the year. My Top Three.

Community Bank 218

Community Bank Community Hawaii Washington 218

PYMNTS

MARCH 18, 2020

The first $15 million will go to groups directly dealing with how the virus is affecting people directly, with $5 million to institutions that handle community development, to dole out low- or no-interest loans. The company is going to donate $1 million between four organizations in Washington, D.C.

Arlington 214

Arlington Seattle Washington Virginia 214

Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Many community banks see this as a welcomed move towards offering smaller institutions some relief from the regulatory pressures of their larger, national counterparts. Laura Stewart, CEO of Sound Community Bank in Washington said of preparing the call report: "It almost feels like a full-time job."

Community Bank 150

Community Bank Community FDIC Survey 150

Finer Points

OCTOBER 6, 2014

A new report exposing the New York Fed’s coddling of Wall Street megabanks—particularly Goldman Sachs—is making waves in Washington. And why shouldn’t it?

Community Bank 192

Community Bank Community New York Washington 192

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

“For Ron, giving back to the community is part of the essence of who he is. With vigor and a strong commitment to service, Ron Paul leads a rapidly growing community bank in Maryland. Ronald Paul first encountered community banking as a real estate developer in the early 1980s. Don’t expect to find him home on a weeknight!”

Community 70

Community Washington Community Bank Maryland 70

PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2021

The aim of the Starbucks Community Resilience Fund is to support SMBs in areas “with historically limited access to capital,” the release said, to promote racial equality and environmental resilience. Starbucks announced on Tuesday (Jan. It will also offer mentorship and technical support, according to the press release.

San Francisco 226

San Francisco New York City Chicago Atlanta 226

Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

This month’s Independent Banker focuses on budgeting issues with a special emphasis on the ICBA National Community Bank Service Awards. Inherent to our business model is a passion to support our communities, one that allows for flexibility to meet the individual needs of our customers. Where I’ll be this month.

Community Bank 163

Community Bank Honolulu Community Georgia 163

American Banker

MAY 30, 2024

Gesa Credit Union in Washington agreed to acquire a 103-year-old community bank in Centralia, as it eyes opportunities for additional growth in the Pacific Northwest. In the District of Columbia, a bank group is calling for exit fees on banks selling to tax-exempt credit unions.

District of Columbia 56

District of Columbia Groups Washington Industry 56

TheGuardian

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

DoJ says Washington Trust engaged in redlining, the racist policy of banks blocking people of color from getting mortgages Washington Trust, the oldest community bank in the US, has agreed to pay $9m to resolve allegations that it engaged in lending discrimination against homebuyers in majority Black and Latino neighborhoods, the Department of Justice (..)

Rhode Island 84

Rhode Island Lending Washington Community Bank 84

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

First things first: Washington needs to slow down and reevaluate. We cannot afford to repeat the mistakes that contributed to the 2008 financial catastrophe, which community bankers remember all too well. I’ll be traveling to Memphis to visit Vining Sparks and CRA Partners. Rebeca Romero Rainey President and CEO, ICBA.

Community 79

Community Memphis Tennessee Community Bank 79

Ublocal

APRIL 6, 2023

Union Bank’s Contributions to Combating Food Insecurity At Union Bank, we recognize that food insecurity exists in and affects every community, and we make it a priority to work one-on-one with many area organizations in an effort to reduce the impact of food insecurity and increase our residents’ access to fresh, healthy food.

New Hampshire 52

New Hampshire Vermont Community Regional 52

Finer Points

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Fresh ideas and brainstorming are as important in community banking as they are in any other business. Advocacy Community Banks Washington' But sometimes an idea comes along that is so bad—so half-baked and ill-considered—that it should be politely heard…and then squashed outright before it has a chance to gain any traction.

Community Bank 241

Community Bank Washington Community 241

CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement agreement with Washington Trust Company, of Westerly (WTC) to resolve claims that WTC redlined majority Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in Rhode Island. for its peer lenders, and on average 46.5% for its peer lenders, and on average 46.5%

Rhode Island 158

Rhode Island Washington Community Marketing 158

Bank Innovation

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Washington, Pa.-based based Chrome Federal Credit Union — formerly Washington Community Federal Credit Union — is replacing its Jack Henry Symitar system with a core from Nymbus, the splashy Read More.

Pennsylvania 150

Pennsylvania Washington Community System 150

American Banker

AUGUST 9, 2023

The nearly $81 million plan to buy Community Financial Group in Spokane, Washington, would mark the 13th acquisition in the past decade for Glacier. The Montana-based bank has more than tripled in size during that time.

Montana 69

Montana Washington Community Groups 69

American Banker

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A movement is afoot to transfer the job of the Federal Home Loan banks to the Federal Reserve. This would be a disaster for small lenders.

Washington 87

Washington Community Bank Policies Community 87

Finer Points

DECEMBER 7, 2015

It wasn’t exactly what ICBA was advocating; nevertheless, nearly all community banks scored a major victory with the industry’s hard-fought exemption from a backdoor tax hike on most members of the Federal Reserve System.

Community Bank 100

Community Bank Community Taxes System 100