Crisis Management

• BankThink Brokered deposits aren't 'hot money'

  Many community banks need brokered deposits to help fund loans, so policymakers must strike the right balance between promoting liquidity and guarding against reckless lending.

  October 7

  

  Mary Fowler

  CEO

  Peoples Bank
• BankThink Pandemic shows that people are banks’ most vital asset

  Whether it was their nimble shift to digital, or willingness to interact in new ways with customers in branches, bank employees have met head-on the business challenges posed by the outbreak.

  September 30

  

  Dave Martin

  Consultant and Founder

  bankmechanics
• Leaders

  Maintaining thrust while your industry crashes

  The travel industry was hit extremely hard by the coronavirus pandemic. WEX, a payments processing and financial technology solutions organization with offerings for corporate travelers, felt the shockwave first hand.

  September 7

  
• Crisis Management

  Banks in hurricane zone redraw preparedness playbooks

  Social distancing and other pandemic-related measures are making it harder for banks in the Gulf region to rely on tried-and-true contingencies.

  By Laura Alix

  August 24

  
• BankThink GSEs' new refi fee will hurt borrowers most

  The higher charge on mortgages refinanced through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is supposed to cushion against a crisis but could contribute to one as the fees are passed on to struggling consumers.

  August 20

  

  Ron Haynie

  Senior Vice President of Mortgage Finance Policy

  Independent Community Bankers of America
• CDFIs

  Senate bill would provide CDFIs $2B lifeline for emergencies

  The account would complement the existing Community Development Financial Institutions Fund and could be replenished annually if banks and credit unions use the funds to help when natural disasters and other crises occur.

  By Melissa Angell

  August 5

  
• In an age of uncertainty, member experience matters even more

  COVID-19 is a wake-up call to credit unions on why a digital-first approach is critical.

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• Leaders

  Leaders Creating client bonds beyond the branch

  Lenders faced sudden high demand in the crisis to support stressed borrowers. One bank details how it built a digital portal swiftly to meet that challenge.

  July 31

  
• Another crisis is always just around the corner. Here’s how to prepare.

  From natural disasters to pandemics, the best business-continuity strategy may simply be to ensure you have a strategy.

  July 28

  

  Ken Brock

  Director of operational risk management

  PenFed
• BankThink In times of crisis, banks also must look after their own

  Financial firms should offer debt consolidation and faster payment services to help employees who may be struggling through the coronavirus pandemic.

  July 27

  

  Patrick Luther

  Vice President and Principal of the Financial Services Industry Advisory

  Ceridian

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