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Bureau Offers HMDA Verification Tool
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection launched the File Format Verification Tool for HMDA data collected in 2018 and submitted in 2019. The tool tests whether HMDA files meet certain...
ICBA Collecting Stories on Benefits of S. 2155
ICBA Collecting Stories on Benefits of S. 2155 ICBA is asking community bankers to share how passage of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155) is helping their...
Meta Financial Group, Inc.® Completes Acquisition of Crestmark® Bancorp, Inc.
Meta Financial Group, Inc.® Completes Acquisition of Crestmark® Bancorp, Inc. Acquisition propels Meta into national commercial and industrial lending SIOUX FALLS, S.D., (Aug. 1, 2018) – Meta...
ICBA Meets with White House, OMB on Sub S Deduction
ICBA Meets with White House, OMB on Sub S Deduction ICBA met with staff from the White House and the Office of Management and Budget on the Treasury Department’s proposed regulation to implement a...
ICBA Grows Advocacy, Member Relations and Marketing Departments with New Hires
Washington, D.C. (July 30, 2018)—The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced three new hires. David “Chip” Bartlett will serve as vice president of congressional relations,...
Treasury Issues Plan for Sub S Tax Deduction
Treasury Issues Plan for Sub S Tax Deduction The Treasury Department issued its highly anticipated proposed rule to implement the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s 20 percent tax deduction for pass-through...
Roselle Savings Bank Announces Name Change, New Logo, Branch Upgrades, and New Products
Roselle Savings Bank Announces Name Change, New Logo, Branch Upgrades, and New Products Upgrades to Further Enhance Convenience and Customer Experience Roselle, NJ -- Roselle Savings Bank, which...
Data Breaches Reach New Record in 2017: Report
Data Breaches Reach New Record in 2017: Report The number of U.S. data breaches hit a new all-time high in 2017, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. Identified breaches rose 44.7...
Senate Taking Up Flood Insurance Extension
The Senate this week is scheduled to take up House-passed legislation to extend the National Flood Insurance Program. The House bill would extend the NFIP, which is scheduled to expire on Tuesday,...
FDIC Needs Better IT Coordination: Watchdog
FDIC Needs Better IT Coordination: Watchdog The FDIC has not developed sufficient strategies for several information technology transitions, the agency’s inspector general said. The Office of the...
FS-ISAC Advises Closer Look at Cyber Insurance
FS-ISAC Advises Closer Look at Cyber Insurance Not understanding cyber-insurance policy riders can come back to haunt covered parties, the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center...
Consumers National Bank Promotes Kennie Baker To Commercial Deposit Specialist
2018-07-26 Consumers National Bank Promotes Kennie Baker To Commercial Deposit Specialist Contact: Steve Badman July 26, 2018 Tel. 330-868-9089 sbadman@consumersbank.com Consumers National Bank...
A Turning Point for the Industry
A Turning Point for the Industry By Kevin Tweddle I tend to view prognostication articles as clickbait. They’re either too general or too far off to provide actionable intelligence. That said,...
Keshaun Clark Honored by Alexandria Chamber of Commerce for 40 Under 40
2018-07-24 Keshaun Clark Honored by Alexandria Chamber of Commerce for 40 Under 40 Contact: Robin Robertson, Retail Banking Director Company: The National Capital Bank of Washington Phone:...
CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. Closes Merger with First Citizens Financial Corporation
CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. Closes Merger with First Citizens Financial Corporation CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. Closes Merger with First Citizens Financial Corporation Contact: Stephen R. Stone...
Clinton Savings Bank Employees Donate Over Six Hundred Dollars to the Neady Cats Organization
2018-07-24 Clinton Savings Bank Employees Donate Over Six Hundred Dollars to the Neady Cats Organization CLINTON, Mass., July 17, 2018) – Clinton Savings Bank (CSB) recently presented over six...
Fleetwood Bank awards $8,000.00 scholarship to Reese R. Kauffman from Oley Valley High School
Fleetwood Bank awards $8,000.00 scholarship to Reese R. Kauffman from Oley Valley High School Fleetwood Bank is pleased to announce that Reese R. Kauffman, a 2018 Oley Valley High School graduate,...
CHELSEA GROTON FOUNDATION Awards Over $189K in Grants to Area Organizations
2018-07-13 CHELSEA GROTON FOUNDATION Awards Over $189K in Grants to Area Organizations GROTON, Conn. – The Chelsea Groton Foundation awarded $189,585 in grants to 67 non-profit organizations from...
THE STATE BANK PROMOTES VICE PRESIDENT
THE STATE BANK PROMOTES VICE PRESIDENT FENTON, MICHIGAN, July 12, 2018 - The State Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Linda Gregory to Vice President. Linda joined the bank in April 1991 as...
ICBA Names NextGen Scholarship Award Recipients
2018-07-27 ICBA Names NextGen Scholarship Award Recipients Scholarships help foster future community bank leaders Washington, D.C. (July 27, 2018)—The Independent Community Bankers of America®...
Six traits that achieve fintech success
Six traits that achieve fintech success By Kevin Tweddle Community banks partner with fintech companies for any number of reasons. But before you dive into this process, it’s critical to be...
FNBC Bank announces LPO in Jonesboro
2018-07-24 FNBC Bank announces LPO in Jonesboro Media Contact: Molly Carpenter Vice President Marketing & Public Relations 870-257-1858 mjcarpenter@fnbc.us FNBC Bank announces LPO in Jonesboro...
Chelsea Groton Foundation Presents Scholarships to 19 Rising College Students
Chelsea Groton Foundation Presents Scholarships to 19 Rising College Students GROTON, Conn. – The Chelsea Groton Foundation recently presented scholarships to a select group of graduating seniors...
Regal Bank Promotes Zoraida Duran
Regal Bank Promotes Zoraida Duran to Assistant Treasurer and BSA Administrator Livingston, NJ (July 23, 2018) –Regal Bank recently promoted Zoraida Duran to assistant treasurer and Bank Secrecy Act...
5-Star Chelsea Groton Bank Among the Top 10% of the Nation’s Banks
5-Star Chelsea Groton Bank Among the Top 10% of the Nation’s Banks 5-Star Chelsea Groton Bank Among the Top 10% of the Nation’s Banks GROTON, Conn. – BAUERFINANCIAL, the Nation’s Premier Bank...
Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company Seeking Donations for Auctions in August Fundraiser Event to Benefit Non-profits
NEW ORLEANS, JULY 10, 2018–Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company’s Auctions in August fundraiser is a silent auction hosted at each of their 19 branches and online during the entire month of August....
THE STATE BANK PROMOTES OFFICER
THE STATE BANK PROMOTES OFFICER FENTON, MICHIGAN, July 10, 2018 - The State Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Stephanie Domina to Officer. Stephanie joined the bank is November 2015 as a...
THE STATE BANK PROMOTES ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT
FENTON, MICHIGAN, July 9, 2018 - The State Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Brooke Jansen to Assistant Vice President. Brooke joined the bank in December 2002 as a part-time teller while...
Experience the NEW ArundelFederal.com and take advantage of special online only offers.
Experience the NEW ArundelFederal.com and take advantage of special online only offers. Glen Burnie, MD, June 12, 2018 - Arundel Federal Savings Bank (www.ArundelFederal.com) is excited to announce...
Roselle Savings Bank Announces “7-Week Savings” Challenge Encouraging Students to Save Money
Student Who Deposits Most Money During Contest Period to Win $25 Gift Card to Rita’s Italian Ice Roselle, NJ -- Roselle Savings Bank, which has served central and northern New Jersey for nearly...
Report Offers Steps to Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats
Report Offers Steps to Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats A new report from the Department of Commerce and Homeland Security offers guidelines to help reduce the threat of botnets and similar...
How to Create a Successful Fintech Partnership
2018-05-29 What is Fintech? If you asked ten people to define “fintech” you’d likely get ten different answers. (You may also get a few four-letter words that aren’t fit for print!) Fintech is an...
A Eulogy for the Static Password
A Eulogy for the Static Password 2018-05-08 Last month, Visa eliminated the use of static passwords for its Verified by Visa cardholder authentication service. Static passwords were once thought to...
Roselle Savings Bank Honors High School Scholars' Achievements for Outstanding Academic Successes
Roselle, NJ -- Roselle Savings Bank, which has served central and northern New Jersey for nearly 130 years, has awarded two high school seniors with scholarships for their academic accomplishments...
Electronic Payments Exceeds $1 Billion in Monthly Aggregate Payment Volume
2018-07-05 Electronic Payments Exceeds $1 Billion in Monthly Aggregate Payment Volume Electronic Payments, one of the country’s most well-regarded payment processors, announced a new milestone...
ICBA Comments on Real-time Monitoring of Fedwire Transfers
ICBA Comments on Real-time Monitoring of Fedwire Transfers ICBA responded to a Federal Reserve Board request for comment regarding a proposed change to its policies for measuring intraday credit or...
Provident Bank Expands Financial Wellness Center
2018-06-19 Provident Bank Expands Financial Wellness Center Expands Financial Education and Literacy Program Beyond Area Schools ISELIN, NEW JERSEY (June 19, 2018): Provident Bank, which provided...
Stearns Bank Named #1 Top Performing Bank in the Nation
Stearns Bank Named #1 Top Performing Bank in the Nation Central Minnesota-based bank receives top designation for the second year in a row American Banker magazine has once again named Stearns Bank...
FS-ISAC Highlights Calls to Reboot Routers
2018-06-04 FS-ISAC Highlights Calls to Reboot Routers This week’s community institution risk summary report highlights calls by federal government agencies and private sector organizations for...
Giorgio Shares Finovate Observations
Giorgio Shares Finovate Observations Giorgio Shares Finovate Observations In a new blog post, ICBA Bancard President and CEO Tina Giorgio recaps the latest financial technology innovations...