Agencies Weigh Options for Reducing Burdens Around Bank, Third-Party Partnerships
Senior regulatory officials said they are considering ways to reduce burdens banks face when partnering with third-party service providers, including fintech firms.
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ABA Foundation Invites Applications for 2020 Community Commitment Awards
The American Bankers Association Foundation invites entries for the 2020 Community Commitment Awards, which recognize and promote the essential role banks play in their communities—a role that has become even more apparent in recent days as banks nationwide have stepped up to provide economic assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.
SBA: 475K PPP Loans Made as of Tuesday Afternoon
As of 1 p.m. today, the Small Business Administration said it had approved more than 475,000 loan applications submitted by more than 5,100 lenders for a total of more than $52 billion.
Maryland Bank CEO Reflects on First Round of PPP Applications
With the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program set to re-opening for applications tomorrow, a Maryland bank CEO this weekend recounted his bank’s experience getting up and running during the early days of the program.
Washington Post Article Spotlights Community Banks’ PPP Efforts
A new article in the Washington Post yesterday spotlighted the round-the-clock efforts of community banks to make Paycheck Protection Program loans with a largely remote workforce.
Five Steps to Become an All-Weather Bank Brand
In times of crisis, take proactive steps to observe, listen and advise to ensure your institution develops a positive, lasting reputation as a business bank.
Agencies Temporarily Lower Community Bank Leverage Ratio to 8%
As required by Section 4012 the CARES Act, the federal banking agencies today temporarily lowered the community bank leverage ratio, issuing two interim final rules to set the CLBR at 8% and then gradually re-establish it at 9%.
COVID-19 Scams and the Elderly: Inspiring Savvy Seniors
Compliance professionals are uniquely positioned to educate older Americans about the growing number of scams surrounding the pandemic.
Playing the Long Game
For bank marketers in the COVID-19 crisis, the objective is clear: Keep your eyes on the prize.
Five Social Media Moves Banks Can Make in the COVID-19 Crisis
Banks should act immediately to ensure their social media strategies are updated, actively managed and supportive of customer needs.