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Fannie, Freddie Ending Rental-Market Expansion

Fannie, Freddie Ending Rental-Market Expansion Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are ending their expansion into the single-family rental market, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said. The enterprises...

Aug 22, 2018
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Housing Finance/GSEs

United Bankers’ Bank Promotes Mary Williams to SVP, Chief Operations Officer

United Bankers’ Bank Promotes Mary Williams to SVP, Chief Operations Officer United Bankers’ Bank (UBB) has promoted Mary Williams to SVP, Chief Operations Officer, effective August 6. Williams...

Aug 17, 2018
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Visa Examines Digital Trends and Consumer Expectations

Visa Examines Digital Trends and Consumer Expectations A Visa study examines how digital trends are reinventing consumer expectations. This shift in the ecosystem is driven by universal...

Aug 15, 2018
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Bureau Offers HMDA Verification Tool

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...

Aug 11, 2018
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

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...

Aug 10, 2018
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Regulatory Relief

Meta Financial Group, Inc.® Completes Acquisition of Crestmark® Bancorp, Inc.

Meta Financial Group, Inc.® Completes Acquisition of Crestmark® Bancorp, Inc. Meta Financial Group Inc.® (Nasdaq: CASH) ("Meta" or the “Company”) the holding company for MetaBank®, announced today...

Aug 01, 2018
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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...

Jul 31, 2018
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ICBA Grows Advocacy, Member Relations and Marketing Departments with New Hires

ICBA Grows Advocacy, Member Relations and Marketing Departments with New Hires ICBA today announced three new hires. David “Chip” Bartlett will serve as vice president of congressional relations,...

Jul 30, 2018
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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...

Aug 10, 2018
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Taxes & Budget

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 Roselle Savings Bank, which has served central and northern New Jersey for nearly 130 years, has changed its...

Aug 08, 2018
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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...

Jul 30, 2018
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Data Breach Data Security/Fraud

Senate Taking Up Flood Insurance Extension

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...

Jul 30, 2018
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Flood Insurance

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...

Jul 30, 2018
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Agencies/Regulators 

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...

Jul 30, 2018
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Cybersecurity

Consumers National Bank Promotes Kennie Baker To Commercial Deposit Specialist

Consumers National Bank Promotes Kennie Baker To Commercial Deposit Specialist Minerva, Ohio–Consumers National Bank announced today that it has promoted Kennie Baker to Assistant Vice President,...

Jul 26, 2018
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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,...

Jul 26, 2018
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Fintech Innovation

Keshaun Clark Honored by Alexandria Chamber of Commerce for 40 Under 40

Keshaun Clark Honored by Alexandria Chamber of Commerce for 40 Under 40 Keshaun R. Clark, Vice President, Business Development Officer, has been recognized by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce as...

Jul 24, 2018
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CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. Closes Merger with First Citizens Financial Corporation

CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. Closes Merger with First Citizens Financial Corporation CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. (“CoastalSouth”), the parent company of CoastalStates Bank (“CSB”), announced the...

Jul 24, 2018
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Clinton Savings Bank Employees Donate Over Six Hundred Dollars to the Neady Cats Organization

Clinton Savings Bank Employees Donate Over Six Hundred Dollars to the Neady Cats Organization Clinton Savings Bank (CSB) recently presented over six hundred dollars to the Neady Cats Organization,...

Jul 24, 2018
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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,...

Jul 23, 2018
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CHELSEA GROTON FOUNDATION Awards Over $189K in Grants to Area Organizations

CHELSEA GROTON FOUNDATION Awards Over $189K in Grants to Area Organizations The Chelsea Groton Foundation awarded $189,585 in grants to 67 non-profit organizations from Connecticut and Rhode...

Jul 13, 2018
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THE STATE BANK PROMOTES VICE PRESIDENT

THE STATE BANK PROMOTES VICE PRESIDENT The State Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Linda Gregory to Vice President. Linda joined the bank in April 1991 as a teller before moving to the...

Jul 13, 2018
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ICBA Names NextGen Scholarship Award Recipients

ICBA Names NextGen Scholarship Award Recipients ICBA today announced the recipients of its 2018 NextGen Scholarship Awards. Scholarships help foster future community bank leaders Washington, D.C....

Jul 27, 2018
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Succession Planning

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...

Jul 26, 2018
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Fintech Innovation

FNBC Bank announces LPO in Jonesboro

FNBC Bank announces LPO in Jonesboro FNBC Bank CEO and President Marty Sellars has announced the bank’s move into Jonesboro with the hire of Brad Snider as Community President and Brock Fletcher as...

Jul 24, 2018
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Chelsea Groton Foundation Presents Scholarships to 19 Rising College Students

Chelsea Groton Foundation Presents Scholarships to 19 Rising College Students The Chelsea Groton Foundation recently presented scholarships to a select group of graduating seniors who represent 19...

Jul 24, 2018
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Regal Bank Promotes Zoraida Duran

Regal Bank Promotes Zoraida Duran Regal Bank recently promoted Zoraida Duran to assistant treasurer and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) administrator at their bank headquarters in Livingston, NJ. BSA...

Jul 24, 2018
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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 BAUERFINANCIAL, the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, is proud to announce that Chelsea Groton Bank, has once again secured its...

Jul 23, 2018
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Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company Seeking Donations for Auctions in August Fundraiser Event to Benefit Non-profits

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...

Jul 10, 2018
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THE STATE BANK PROMOTES OFFICER

THE STATE BANK PROMOTES OFFICER The State Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Stephanie Domina to Officer. Stephanie joined the bank is November 2015 as a branch manager in Birch Run, and...

Jul 13, 2018
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THE STATE BANK PROMOTES ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT

THE STATE BANK PROMOTES ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT 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...

Jul 13, 2018
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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...

Jun 15, 2018
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Roselle Savings Bank Announces “7-Week Savings” Challenge Encouraging Students to Save Money

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...

Jun 11, 2018
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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...

Jun 04, 2018
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Data Security/Fraud

How to Create a Successful Fintech Partnership

How to Create a Successful Fintech Partnership As more community banks look for ways to deliver innovative solutions to their customers, they will most likely have to find ways to work with...

May 29, 2018
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Fintech Innovation

A Eulogy for the Static Password

A Eulogy for the Static Password Last month, Visa eliminated the use of static passwords for its Verified by Visa cardholder authentication service. Static passwords were once thought to be an easy...

May 08, 2018
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Roselle Savings Bank Honors High School Scholars' Achievements for Outstanding Academic Successes

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...

Jul 09, 2018
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Electronic Payments Exceeds $1 Billion in Monthly Aggregate Payment Volume

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 today,...

Jul 05, 2018
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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...

Jul 05, 2018
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Payments Faster Payments

Provident Bank Expands Financial Wellness Center

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 financial...

Jun 19, 2018
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