OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE COMMUNITY BANKERS ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS

November 14, 2024

Innovation Station: Driving Strategy With AI as a Tool

Artificial intelligence has become the buzzword for financial services, but it’s moved beyond just hype. Today, community bankers and their partners are experimenting with AI‑like tools in the predictive and generative space to support business objectives, including chatbots to offer 24/7 customer support, monitoring transaction data to spot suspicious activity, underwriting loans and more. Therein

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Checking Your BSA Program Is More Important Than Ever

Over the past year, we have seen at least 27 Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) enforcement actions from an array of financial institution supervisory agencies. Banks of all sizes, including community banks, continue to be hit with cease and desist (C&D) orders, formal agreements, consent orders and even civil money penalties (CMP).

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A Growing Fraud Scheme

Your Financial Institution Should Be Aware Of, and How To Protect Against Losses

Recently, financial institutions are facing large losses as a result of a growing fraud scheme. It is important for institutions to understand this fraud scheme and know how to protect themselves from potential losses.

A Growing Fraud Scheme

Your Financial Institution Should Be Aware Of, and How To Protect Against Losses

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The 2025 Community Bankers for Compliance Program

Guiding Community Banks to Achieve Effective In-House Regulatory Compliance

n today’s constantly evolving regulatory environment, staying informed is crucial. The CBC Program keeps your bank ahead of the curve with up-to-date insights on ever-changing regulations and offers expert guidance for structuring and maintaining a robust in-bank compliance program.

The 2025 Community Bankers for Compliance Program

Guiding Community Banks to Achieve Effective In-House Regulatory Compliance

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Portfolio Management: Bridging the Gap

Rate Cuts Could Hit Your Margin, But There Are Steps You Can Take to Reduce the Pressure

Well, it finally happened. After increasing short-term policy rates at the fastest pace in modern history and holding them there for more than a year, the Federal Reserve reduced the federal funds rate by 50 basis points (0.50%) in September to kick off an eagerly anticipated rate-cut cycle.

Portfolio Management: Bridging the Gap

Rate Cuts Could Hit Your Margin, But There Are Steps You Can Take to Reduce the Pressure

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