Proactively Identify and Mitigate Risk with a Risk Control Self-Assessment

By Craig Brown, Clint Irvin, Jeff Ulmer and Adam Wells Huron The breadth and depth of risks in the finance sector extend far beyond the realms of capital and liquidity. Credit, reputational, strategic, operational, compliance, information security, cybersecurity, third-party and business-continuity risks all fall under this expansive umbrella. Preemptive management of these risks is not … Read more

Small Businesses and Community Banks Suffer Under CFPB’s Final Rule Implementing Section 1071

MIKE MAULDIN, F. Scott Dueser Chair in Excellence in Banking, Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University ARTHUR M. TRAN, John Massey School of Business at Southeastern Oklahoma State University DREW B. WINTERS, Lucille and Raymond Pickering Chair in Finance, Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and … Read more

Unlocking Growth: A Practical Guide to Leveraging Your Bank’s Data

By ACHIM GRIESEL and DR. SEAN PAYANT In the digital age, financial institutions find themselves sitting on a goldmine of data—a treasure trove with the potential to revolutionize the way they operate. From understanding consumer spending habits to predicting financial needs, institutions want to leverage that data to drive success in an ever-evolving industry. Before … Read more

What are Bankers’ Top Priorities for 2024?

By Allison Maddock, CSI To find out how bankers will confront challenges associated with a changing technology landscape, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, financial crimes and more, Kentucky-based CSI, a leader in the fintech and regtech industries, surveyed banking executives from across the nation about their strategies and priorities for 2024. The survey results spotlight the challenges … Read more

Texas Bankers Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Inductees

On January 3, the Texas Bankers Hall of Fame announced its 2024 inductees who will be honored at the 11th Annual Texas Bankers Hall of Fame Gala, April 25 on the campus of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. Five iconic bankers—James E. Baine, the late Harlan R. Heitkamp, Carmen Jordan, Vidal H. Ramirez and … Read more

The Changing Face of Leadership

By NED PAULEY Simply stated, a leader is someone others follow. Leadership is not a title. It’s not a reward for length of employment. It’s an act of service that inspires people toward a shared vision. If you’ve been in bank leadership for a while, you know the role is changing. Perhaps more accurately, followership … Read more

Conference of State Bank Supervisors Updates Ransomware Self-Assessment Tool

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) has released an update (version 2.0) to the Ransomware Self-Assessment Tool (R-SAT) for financial institutions. The R-SAT, which was developed in collaboration with the Bankers Electronic Crimes Task Force, state bank regulators and the U.S. Secret Service, was originally released in October 2020. According to the Texas Department … Read more

Building Cardholder Loyalty Through Digital Payments

By Anne Uwabor Community financial institutions play a unique role in the spectrum of financial services providers. They are an integral part of the communities they serve, building long-standing relationships with consumers and businesses. While community banks tend to be smaller organizations with limited resources, they can still compete effectively when it comes to offering digital … Read more

Challenging Some Traditional Myths in Community Bank Operations

By Achim Griesel and Dr. Sean Payant, Haberfeld Banking, and specifically community banking, is essential to the overall health of our country. By design, it serves as the backbone for our financial system and communities, while playing a crucial role in helping individuals, businesses and governments thrive. In this highly competitive environment, community banks must … Read more

What Kind of Banks Do We Need?

By Kyle Irwin, Christopher Williston VI The recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank have raised important questions. The American public is rightly asking, “What happened to these banks?” “Why are we bailing out these banks’ depositors?” and, “Is my money safe?” Hidden in the debate and sensationalist reporting over the past two … Read more