Bowman: Regulatory Framework Must Not Constrain New Bank Formation
In a recent speech, Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman addresses the lack of new bank formations in the last decade and what can be done to encourage more de novo banks.
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ABA Honors Ag Banking Leaders with Annual Awards
ABA today announced the recipients of its Bruning and Blanchfield Awards, the association’s premier awards presented for contributions to ag banking.
A Burger by Any Other Name?
The alternative protein business has seen impressive growth in recent years. As products continue to improve in taste and price, regularly finding their way into more consumers’ grocery bags, U.S. agribusiness increasingly will play a role—active and passive—in shaping the future of the market.
SEC Signals Reflect Administration’s Climate Change Concerns
As the SEC considers comments from its recent request for information on climate change disclosures, the Office of Corporation Finance has published a model comment letter consisting of comments that recently have been sent to various SEC registrants related to climate change.
Congress Debates Significant Tax Changes
As part of its budgetary process known as “reconciliation,” the House of Representatives has outlined a series of income tax proposals that could have a significant effect on banks and their customers.
Community Bankers Eye Historic Deposit Levels amid Pandemic, CSBS Survey Finds
With the nation still grappling with a global pandemic, bankers’ concerns have shifted, according the…
Bankers Viewpoints Shift as Pandemic Continues, CSBS Annual Survey Highlights
In 2020, local business conditions were top of mind for community bankers. This year, the lingering effect of COVID-19 on local economies has created a new concern: historic levels of deposits and narrow net interest margins.
Farm Credit Watch: Tracking Credit Ratings, Congressional Oversight and Agency Transparency
This edition of Farm Credit Watch examines multiple issues, including the Farm Credit Service’s debt rating, possible Senate and House and banking and financial services committee oversight of FCA’s capital rules, and how FCA’s board should consider issuing written reports as well as releasing video recordings following its monthly meetings.
FBI Warns of Ransomware Attacks Targeting Agriculture Sector
The FBI recently released an alert warning that ransomware attacks targeting the food and agriculture sector are disrupting operations, causing financial losses and harmfully impacting the food supply chain.
Ag-Focused Youth Gain Real World Business Experience
By volunteering as advisers mentors with FFA or 4-H, agricultural bankers build financial capability and strengthen the next generation of ag producers.