KC regional conditions mirrored broader Q1 trends
Banking conditions in the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City region reflected broader industry stress during the first quarter of this year, according to a recent report. [Continue]
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Bank of Tioga donates to local aviation program
North Dakota-based Bank of Tioga donated $7,500 toward a local aviation and unmanned aircraft systems pilot program. Program participants received their general aviation pilot’s license and UAS certification upon completion. In the program of 14 students, eight completed solo flights and three completed their check rides as part of the final part of the training … Read more
Hsu urges caution in developing AI programs
Artificial intelligence poses numerous benefits and risks to banks, said Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu during an American Bankers Association conference. [Continue]
Bowman: Bank capital hike unwarranted, detrimental
Higher bank capital requirements could reduce bank lending while benefitting nonbanks, said Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman in a June 25 speech. To Bowman, regulators should instead evaluate liquidity requirements and supervisory programs. In the wake of the failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank, regulators must outline supervisory requirements more clearly and issue timely enforcement actions when those standards are not met, Bowman said. [Continue]
Home sales increased in May
Home sales slightly increased in May but remain far lower than a year ago as high interest rates and a lack of housing supply continue to limit activity. [Continue]
Consumer sentiment rises as inflation falls
Consumer sentiment increased 8 percent this month amid easing inflation and the resolution of the debt ceiling crisis, according to June’s University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. [Continue]
Wisconsin bank hires seasoned banker to lead investment management
Aron McDonald joined Marinette, Wis.-based Stephenson National Bank & Trust as head of wealth management. A senior vice president, McDonald has more than 28 years of wealth management experience and was most recently an executive for Busey Bank in Peoria, Ill. He graduated from Millikin University, Decatur, Ill., with a Bachelor of Science degree in … Read more
One Community Bank awards scholarships to local seniors
Oregon, Wis.-based One Community Bank awarded three $1,000 scholarships this year. Applicants needed to be in good academic standing and plan to attend either a two- or four-year institution; technical or trade school; or apprenticeship program. Applicants were also required to pen an essay on community service and involvement. The scholarship program was launched in … Read more
Regulators finalize third-party due diligence standards
Banks should customize their risk management practices proportionally to their size, complexity, risk profile and third-party relationships, federal regulators said. [Continue]
Capitol Bank hires commercial lending executive
Michael Johnston joined Madison, Wis.-based Capitol Bank as senior vice president of commercial lending. Johnston has 23 years of commercial banking experience in the Madison market. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance from the University of Iowa, Iowa City. “Michael’s depth in commercial lending experience and his appreciation of community banking … Read more