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Feb 16, 2023
Regulators are cracking down on big banks for greenwashing and “social washing”. We provide three steps to help leverage your green and social credentials to build trust and loyalty.
May 12, 2022
Financial institutions are increasingly under pressure from stakeholders to demonstrate their commitment to addressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. We look at four ways in which ESG initiatives could result in benefits for community financial institutions, such as attracting new customers, as well as contributing to a more sustainable future for their communities and beyond.
Aug 15, 2023
With many small businesses looking to improve their ESG credentials, CFIs have an opportunity to position themselves as a trusted sustainability partner by offering financing, tools and expertise. At the same time, they can boost their ability to attract and retain small business customers. We detail five ways CFIs can accomplish both goals.
May 30, 2023
Climate change creates a carousel of risks for CFIs. In this follow-up to last week’s article on global climate risk financial regulations, we discuss US regulators’ plans to assess climate-based risks. We’ll also provide insight on how your team can mitigate these risks by predicting, strategizing, and implementing scenarios and strategies before disaster hits.
May 25, 2023
Regulators in the US and abroad are taking a closer look at the climate-related risks that financial institutions face, and are preparing to enhance regulatory requirements on this front. In the first installment of this 2-part series, we’ll explore how climate risk is being approached by banking regulators around the world.
Jun 8, 2022
When CFIs create “green niches” that support fast-growing companies with environmental-friendly business models, it can prove to be quite profitable. Then add the bonus of delighting investors and satisfying regulators, well then, the trifecta can bring great dividends indeed. We share several ways that your institution can create a green niche through real industry examples.
Aug 28, 2023
As financial institutions seek to enhance relationships with business clients and increase revenue generated among this group, one area they should focus on is stepping up the analytical tools they provide. We discuss areas CFIs should focus on to level up their account reporting capabilities.
May 18, 2023
Managing further economic downturns, liquidity, and cybersecurity are just a few of the many concerns at the forefront of bank leaders’ minds, according to Bank Director’s 2023 Risk Survey. We summarize some of the key findings and suggest ways for CFIs to mitigate the challenges.
Apr 6, 2023
Domestic and global trends push up demand for oil and gas, creating new lending opportunities for CFIs that specialize in the sector. We discuss the pros and cons of lending to this industry, and what to consider, if you do decide to take the plunge.
Dec 15, 2022
We interviewed PCBB’s President, Mike Dohren about the key trends he expects CFIs will need to look out for in 2023, including the impact of a slowing economy, the continued rise of disruptive tech, and key regulatory changes.
Jul 21, 2022
Boards of directors have essential monitoring and advisory responsibilities that affect their organizations’ performance. In an ideal world, a corporate board would have a strong culture and contribute to the success of the organization. A recent survey of smaller banks found that less than half of their boards met that standard.
May 16, 2022
Zillennials are a micro-generation between Gen Z and millennials that have grown by five million employees in the past 5Ys, according to the US Bureau of Labor. They have also grown highly dissatisfied with their jobs. We provide highlights from a new study and guide you on how to appeal to this micro-generation.
Oct 6, 2022
Financial institutions are increasingly using carbon calculators and other carbon footprint features to help customers better understand the environmental impact of their purchases and behave more sustainably. We provide an overview of these technologies and look at some of the benefits they offer CFIs.