As some banks crumble..

US consumers are in the greatest state of panic since the great war. What can your bank do to reassure them?

The Hamilton Plan

Can banks lead the way to restarting the US economy through small mid-size enterprises?

Nightmare on Compliance Street

Can your staff explain your information security policy? Your bank could face nightmarish fines if not!

The New Face of Banking

Why invest in teller training? The competition of online banking and compliance risk, just to name a few...

Uncle Sam Says Wave That Flag

The banking industry is seeing red while preparing for red flag compliance. Our resident Gonzobanker, Tripp Johnson turns his gaze towards the latest compliance requirement.

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Global Economy

European EconomyWhat's Priced in: Current Market Expectations for Future Monetary Policy

(CEP News) - Markets are currently pricing in the following probabilities for future interest rate moves as of the close on Tuesday:Read more: CEP News European News Feed
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European EconomyUK Shop Prices Slow to 1.5% Year-Over-Year in December, Says BRC

(CEP News) Frankfurt - According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), the UK shop price index slowed to an annualized growth rate of 1.5% in December from November's 2.7% rate, the sharpest fall...
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European EconomyUK's Darling Says UK is "Far from Through" Recession

(CEP News) Frankfurt - UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling warned the the UK was "far from through" its current recession, according to an interview published in the Financial Times on...
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Bank Departments

Bank Technology NewsSecurity Benefit Partners With CoSentry Business Resiliency Networks

Firm will implement CoSentry business continuity solutions.Read more: Financetech - All Stories
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Bank Technology NewsSummaCare Chooses Burgess Software for Medicare Pricing

Insurer signs three-year software contract.Read more: Financetech - All Stories
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Bank Technology NewsISO Integrates XactAnalysis and ISO ClaimSearch

Customers using both products can see ISO ClaimSearch information when a new claim assignment enters the XactAnalysis network.Read more: Financetech - All Stories
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Regional News

Southwest Bank NewsFrost Bank Selects Panini Vision X for Branch Image Capture (Business Wire)

DAYTON, Ohio----Panini announced today that Frost Bank, one of the nationâ??s leading financial institutions, has selected the Panini Vision Xâ?¢ check scanner for branch image...
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Mid Atlantic Bank NewsOak Ridge Financial Services Receives Preliminary Approval to Participate in the U.S. Treasury Capital Purchase Program, Company Expects to Use Proceeds to Benefit Local Businesses and Consumers (Business Wire)

OAK RIDGE, N.C.----Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc. , the holding company for Bank of Oak Ridge, today announced that the Bank has obtained preliminary approval of its application for the United...
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Pacific Bank NewsTemecula Valley Bancorp Announces New Strategic Initiatives (Business Wire)

TEMECULA, Calif.----Temecula Valley Bancorp Inc. today announced new strategic initiatives as part of the Companyâ??s ongoing efforts to reduce operating expenses. These new initiatives, which...
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Agency News

HUD NewsHUD APPROVES NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PLANS OF STATE OF LOUISIANA AND NEW ORLEANS

WASHINGTON - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today approved plans from the State of Louisiana and the City of New Orleans seeking to recover from the effects of high...
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NCUA NewsBiz Kid$ among the 'best in books, TV,' says USA TODAY

For the second time in just over six months, USA Today has spotlighted "Biz Kid$," a television program underwritten by America's Credit Unions and aimed at teaching youths about money. This...
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NCUA NewsKansas CUs plan expansion under new FOM law

A new Kansas state law that places geographic field of membership restrictions on areas that credit unions can serve went into effect Thursday, and has caused credit unions to adjust their growth...
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Regulation News

HMDA NewsUnderpass at Aramgarh to be made available for public soon

For a smooth flow: The underpass at Aramgarh. - HYDERABAD: A major initiative aimed at providing a smooth ride to the International Airport at Shamshabad has been to ensure that traffic landing from...
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HMDA NewsHMDA to empanel advocates, retired officials

Retired revenue officials, advocates to take up the processing work for Green Channel as document auditors HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority is proposing to empanel retired...
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OFAC NewsAnti-terrorism Designations

OFAC has updated its SDN List. Please visit the URL below to view this actionRead more: OFAC RSS Feed
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FDIC Alerts

FDIC AlertsSA-174-2008: Counterfeit Official Checks Bearing the Name Bank of Prescott, Prescott, Arkansas

Bank of Prescott, Prescott, Arkansas, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit official checks bearing the institution's name are in...
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FDIC AlertsSA-173-2008: Counterfeit Cashier's Checks Bearing the Name GreenBank, Greeneville, Tennessee

GreenBank, Greeneville, Tennessee, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the institution's name are in...
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FDIC AlertsSA-172-2008: Counterfeit Cashier's Checks Bearing the Name Century Bank & Trust, Milledgeville, GA

Century Bank & Trust, Milledgeville, Georgia, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the institution's...
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OCC Alerts

OCC AlertsAlert 2008-34: Counterfeit Cashier's Checks: Crystal Lake Bank and Trust

Crystal Lake Bank and Trust, Crystal Lake, IL,  has reported that counterfeit cashier’s checks issued in the bank’s name and using a correct routing number of 071925787 are being...
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OCC AlertsAlert 2008-33: Counterfeit Official Checks: First National Bank of Waynesboro GA

First National Bank of Waynesboro, Waynesboro, GA has reported that counterfeit official checks issued in the bank’s name and using a correct routing number of 061202245 are being presented...
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OCC AlertsAlert 2008-32: Counterfeit Cashier's Checks: Community First National Bank of West Plains

Community First National Bank of West Plains has reported that counterfeit cashier’s checks issued in the bank’s name and using a correct routing number of 086518765 are being presented...
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Bankroll ©

Payments NewsVisa Releases New Commercial Card Survey Findings

Visa has released results of a global survey finding that "74 percent of respondents are satisfied with their commercial payment card programs. Currently, 50 percent of respondents currently use...
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GonzobankerThe Next Wave of Small Business Banking

Everywhere I turn, there is another financial institution chasing the lucrative small business market. The reason for the rush is clear: this is still one profitable segment of banking.Read...
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GonzobankerWhen is a Band-Aid Good Enough?

While it is always wise to have a formal Strategic Technology Plan and a Project Planning Methodology in place, are there times when a quick fix that has low risk, low complexity and immediately...
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Banking Events

FFIEC EventsSecure the Business with a 360-Degree View of Users, Data, and Application Activities

2009-01-06 None Network security and compliance mandates require enterprises to define, monitor and enforce controls for critical business processes. Monitoring key users and sensitive data is...
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BASEL II EventsSecure the Business with a 360-Degree View of Users, Data, and Application Activities

2009-01-06 None Network security and compliance mandates require enterprises to define, monitor and enforce controls for critical business processes. Monitoring key users and sensitive data is...
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GLBA EventsSecure the Business with a 360-Degree View of Users, Data, and Application Activities

2009-01-06 None Network security and compliance mandates require enterprises to define, monitor and enforce controls for critical business processes. Monitoring key users and sensitive data is...
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Banking Research

Regulatory Whitepapers

Baset II WhitepapersEncryption Made Easy: The Advantages of Identity Based Encryption

Enterprises are becoming increasingly interested in easy-to-use email encryption, as a wide variety of privacy and data protection regulations now apply to small, medium and large organizations...
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SOX WhitepapersRole Management and Risk - A Key Enabler for Accountability, Policy Alignment

As you consider the technologies required to meet your IT governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) requirements, its important to remember that role management is not an end goal in itself,...
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FFIEC WhitepapersOnline Transactions: A Guide to Protecting Consumers

*Insight on two-factor authentication credentials to help you decide on the best choice for your customer-base. Fortune 500 companies are increasingly discovering that stronger authentication options...
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Regulatory Resources

FFIEC ResourcesLocal bankers say business as usual

The only thing that we have noticed is just the area in general has slowed down as far as the development of new projects, said Barry Haag, president of First Texas Bank of Georgetown. We havent had...
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Basel II ResourcesBasel law fuels talent wars among banks

Local banks are bracing for a fierceRead more: ComplianceHome: Basel II Resources
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Basel II Resources'Banks should monitor operational risk internally'

Banks should depend on their own internal measures to manage operational risk instead of outsourcing or centralising the process, according to Ms Renu Challu, Managing Director, State Bank of...
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Top Banks

WESTERNBANK PUERTO RICO

FAST FACTS (USD, in thousands) Location: MAYAGUEZ, PR Quarter Ended: 2008-06-30 Assets: 17,081,956 Deposits:...
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BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY

FAST FACTS (USD, in thousands) Location: WINSTON-SALEM, NC Quarter Ended: 2008-06-30 Assets: 132,884,104 Deposits:...
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M&I MARSHALL & ILSLEY BANK

FAST FACTS (USD, in thousands) Location: MILWAUKEE, WI Quarter Ended: 2008-06-30 Assets: 57,686,276 Deposits:...
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CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST

FAST FACTS (USD, in thousands) Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Quarter Ended: 2008-06-30 Assets: 10,258,822 Deposits:...
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Top Credit Unions

BOEING EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION

FAST FACTS (USD, in thousands) Location: TUKWILA, WA Quarter Ended: 2008-06-30 Assets: 8,474,510 Deposits:...
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STATE FARM FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

FAST FACTS (USD, in thousands) Location: BLOOMINGTON, IL Quarter Ended: 2008-06-30 Assets: 3,053,517 Deposits:...
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VISIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

FAST FACTS (USD, in thousands) Location: ENDICOTT, NY Quarter Ended: 2008-06-30 Assets: 2,111,849 Deposits:...
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION

FAST FACTS (USD, in thousands) Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Quarter Ended: 2008-06-30 Assets: 4,227,530 Deposits:...
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Top Holding Companies

W HOLDING COMPANY, INC.

FAST FACTS (USD, in thousands) Location: MAYAGUEZ, PR Quarter Ended: 2008-06-30 Assets: 17,145,036 Liabilities: 16,143,314 Equity Capital:...
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HARRIS BANKCORP, INC.

FAST FACTS (USD, in thousands) Location: CHICAGO, IL Quarter Ended: 2008-06-30 Assets: 44,434,657 Liabilities: 40,054,865 Equity Capital:...
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STERLING FINANCIAL CORPORATION

FAST FACTS (USD, in thousands) Location: SPOKANE, WA Quarter Ended: 2008-06-30 Assets: 12,694,576 Liabilities: 11,516,392 Equity Capital:...
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ZIONS BANCORPORATION

FAST FACTS (USD, in thousands) Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT Quarter Ended: 2008-06-30 Assets: 54,838,433 Liabilities: 49,539,375 Equity...
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Bank Failures

Bank Failure: Integrity Bank Staples, MN

On May 30, 2008, First Integrity Bank NA, Staples, MN was closed by the Office of the...
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Bank Failure: ANB Financial, NA, Bentonville, AR

On May 9, 2008,  ANB Financial, NA, Bentonville, AR  was closed by the...
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Bank Failure: Hume Bank, Hume, MO

The commissioner of Missouri's Division of Finance has closed Hume Bank. ...
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Bank Failure: Douglass National Bank, Kansas City, MO

Douglass National Bank, Kansas City, MO - FAILED Kansas City, MO - Douglass National...
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Bank Denovos

BLUEHARBOR BANK

FAST FACTS (USD, in thousands) Location: MOORESVILLE, NC Quarter Ended: 2008-06-30 Assets: 31,332 Deposits:...
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RESURGENS BANK

FAST FACTS (USD, in thousands) Location: ATLANTA, GA Quarter Ended: 2008-06-30 Assets: 12,010 Deposits:...
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WESTCHESTER BANK, THE

FAST FACTS (USD, in thousands) Location: YONKERS, NY Quarter Ended: 2008-06-30 Assets: 27,328 Deposits:...
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FIELDPOINT PRIVATE BANK & TRUST

FAST FACTS (USD, in thousands) Location: GREENWICH, CT Quarter Ended: 2008-06-30 Assets: 60,490 Deposits:...
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