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CFPB announces launch of new system for providing guidance and issues first Circular; FDIC issues final rule on misuse of FDIC name or logo or making misrepresentations about deposit insurance

CFPB Monitor

They provide background information about applicable law, articulate considerations relevant to the Bureau’s exercise of its authorities, and, in the interest of maintaining consistency, advise other parties with authority to enforce federal consumer financial law. FDIC Final Rule.

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How to Choose a Hedge Provider as a Bank

South State Correspondent

Lending Discipline: Hedging programs make loan pricing more transparent and force bankers to exercise sensible pricing methodologies. Second, community banks should use FDIC-insured institutions as hedge providers, and the hedges must be structured as qualified financial contracts (QFC).

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FDIC advises banks to exercise caution with agricultural loans

American Banker

To guard against headwinds in the agricultural sector, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. recommended that institutions consider the “overall financial status” of farm loan borrowers.

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The Risk Your Asset/Liability Management Process Might Be Missing

Abrigo

ALM | 4 minute read Key Takeaways Many financial institutions view asset/liability management as a "check-the-box" regulatory exercise. FDIC FIL-46-2013 October 8, 2013. However, back when the FDIC sent that 2013 letter mentioned above to financial institutions, the effective federal funds rate was 0.09%.

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The role of self-assessment in board meetings

Abrigo

The challenge, as Fischer mentions, is many board members at smaller banks see their self-assessments as routine, “check-the-box” exercises. Every bank has a board of directors , with each member providing his or her experience and expertise to develop strategic plans and enhance the institution as a whole.

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Guidance on TDRs Eases Coronavirus Workout Pressures

Abrigo

The FDIC chairman had earlier asked FASB to exclude coronavirus-related modifications from being labeled a concession when determining a TDR, saying that while regulators encouraged working with borrowers, institutions worried modifications would trigger a TDR classification. “The Modifications not automatically TDRs.

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The Current Banking Crisis – 10 Not So Apparent Lessons

South State Correspondent

Percentage of Uninsured Deposits: At the time of failure, SVB had approximately 88% of their deposits above the FDIC-insured $250k limit and ran at 95% at the end of last year. Look for more formal education teaching bankers how to talk to customers about FDIC insurance, bank safety, and liquidity concerns.