Podcast: Celebrating Bankers’ Community Commitment
The latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast continues a pre-Thanksgiving tradition by interviewing the winners of ABA's 2019...
Community Banking
Otting, McWilliams Discuss Next Steps on CRA Modernization Effort
Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting is moving forward with issuing a long-awaited notice of proposed rulemaking that would modernize...
Survey: Banks Ramp Up Efforts to Protect Older Americans from Financial Abuse
As the population of older Americans continues to grow—and with seniors increasingly the targets of scams—a majority of banks are...
Podcast: Enlisting Trusted Caregivers to Help Prevent Elder Fraud
Nearly 15% of Americans—more than 34 million people—are serving as caregivers for adults over 50. In November, recognized as National...
Community Bankers Flag CECL, Fintech as Top Concerns in Recent Interview
The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s current expected credit loss standard is among the top issues keeping community bank CEOs up...
Podcast: With Rebrand, WaFd Puts Its Bank Identity Front and Center
Washington Federal -- a $16.4 billion regional institution based in Seattle -- had a problem: many in the general public...
Anatomy of a Bank Acquisition Heading into 2020
Four areas where boards may wish to focus their energies when presented with an acquisition.
ABA Urges FDIC to Return Assessment Credits ASAP
In a comment letter to the FDIC today, the American Bankers Association again called on the agency to return deposit...
An Unusual Perspective
ABA Chair Laurie Stewart brings unique experiences to her role as a bank CEO and advocate, and sharing them can...
ABA, U.S. Chamber Foundation Announce Partnership to ‘Hire Our Heroes’
ABA today announced a new partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation intended to expand hiring opportunities for veterans...
