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By Kari English, Senior Editor, BankNews | |
 Many bankers were surprised last month when the regulatory agencies proposed rules that would implement the Basel III regulatory capital reforms; the surprise being that community banks would also have to comply with the rules. While the FDIC says most institutions are already meeting the proposed standards, others disagree. Do you feel your bank could meet the proposed capital standards if they went into effect today? Read more>>
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Green Leaf Award Open to All Banks
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BankNews is accepting entries in the 2012 Green Leaf Awards, recognizing banks across the country helping their communities and the environment. Entries are divided into asset size, giving every bank an opportunity to be recognized. To enter or for more information, click here.
NEW DEADLINE: AUGUST 31 |
FDIC Announces Regulatory Calendar for Community Banks
| As a part of its ongoing Community Bank Initiatives, the FDIC is developing a regulatory calendar to help community banks stay up-to-date on changes in federal banking laws, regulations and supervisory guidance. The calendar will summarize regulatory developments and highlight key dates to facilitate industry comment and compliance. Read more>>
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 The Innovative Solutions Awards recognize those companies that have introduced or enhanced a product or service designed to help banks better serve their customers.
Entries are divided into four categories:
1. Equipment/Hardware Solutions
2. Consulting/Outsourcing/Training Solutions
3. Management/Operations/Processing Solutions
4. eBanking (Online/Remote/Mobile) Solutions
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Video: Where Regulation Stands as Dodd-Frank Act Turns Two
|  Even though the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act turned two on July 21, there are many rules still to be written and many questions yet to be answered. Will it help avoid another financial crisis? Will it prevent another taxpayer bailout? Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-NY, provides her opinion. Click here to view the video.>> |
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 Handling Loan Applications:
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Do you know how the term "application" is defined in all the lending regulations? Do your lenders and front-line staff understand the difference between applications and inquiries? What about a pre-qualification or a pre-approval? Join this fast-paced webinar to understand the application process with step-by-step instructions and actual examples that explain the requirements of several confusing regulations in terms that are easy to understand. Click here to register. |
Nebraska Regulator Testifies in Opposition to Legislation to Create Federal Charter for Non-depository Consumer Industries
| | In his testimony, John Munn, director of the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance and testifying on behalf of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, expressed serious concerns with proposed legislation (H.R. 6139) that would establish a federal charter for non-depository consumer credit industries, including payday lenders, check cashers and issuers of stored-value cards. Read more>> |
ICBA Credit Union Petition Tops 13,000
| | The Independent Community Bankers of America has announced that a petition opposing the tax-exempt credit unions' power grab legislation to expand their member business lending authority has garnered more than 13,000 signatures. Read more>> |
Dollar Bank One of the First to Bring Video Teller Services to Pittsburgh
| | Dollar Bank has begun operating new video teller services, known as Personal Teller Machines. Read more>> |
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