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Bowman: Community Banking- Looking Toward the Future
As we wrap up today's conference, I would like to thank all of the moderators and presenters on today's panels. And of course, Secretary Bessent for sharing his perspectives on community banks, and the many community bankers, and state bank regulators and others who attended today's event in person or virtually. I would also like to recognize our staff whose hard work made today's conference possible. Community banks drive local and regional economic growth, and they play a central role in the financial health of the customers and communities they serve.1 These banks often pursue unique business models—ones that ... (full story)
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Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman emphasizes that community banks are vital for local and regional economic growth, and their unique business models require tailored regulatory and supervisory approaches.
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Bowman highlights the need to revise fixed asset thresholds and ensure regulations like the Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) provide the relief Congress intended, rather than imposing complex requirements meant for larger banks.
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