Leader Bank Revises the Playbook for Growth
An entrepreneurial culture, an excitement about problem-solving and an insistence on moving quickly explains why Leader Bank continues to grow.
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FDIC Names New Advisory Committee Members
The FDIC this week announced the appointment of four new members to its Advisory Committee on Community Banking.
Agencies Finalize Volcker Rule Exemption for Community Banks
The five federal financial regulatory agencies today finalized a rule implementing a section of the S. 2155 regulatory reform law that grants an exclusion from the Volcker Rule for certain community banks.
FDIC Report: MDI Financial Performance Improved in Last Five Years
Financial performance among minority depository institutions has significantly improved in the last five years, particularly in terms of loan performance, according to new research from the FDIC.
McWilliams: CRA Reform to Clarify Qualifying Activities, Lending Assessment
In remarks yesterday at a meeting of community development bankers, FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams highlighted several ongoing initiatives at the agency to strengthen and sustain the nation’s community banks, including the highly anticipated reform of the Community Reinvestment Act regulations.
Measuring What Community Banks Bring to the Table
April is Community Banking Month, and as it comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on some of the ways that community banks remain vital to Main Street.
The Incredible Bank Journey
Find out how a community bank based in Wausau, Wisc. became a top SBA lender, a niche expert in high-end motorhome lending and a national online presence and with a 10% annual growth rate—and became “Incredible” along the way.
Community Banks Tell an Updated Story
Here’s what happened when marketers at 11 community banks across the country got together to make a video about the value community banking brings to the marketplace.
FDIC Names New Advisory Committee Members
The FDIC today announced the appointment of six new members to its Advisory Committee on Community Banking.