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Join fellow community banking leaders for a focused day of insights, strategy, and discussion on today’s most pressing risk issues.

Explore how a potential disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could ripple through global markets and impact U.S. agriculture, borrower stability, and credit risk.

Community banks are taking a fresh look at subordinated debt as a flexible, cost-effective way to strengthen capital in today’s challenging environment. With rising funding costs and limited equity options, subordinated debt offers a non-dilutive path to support growth, improve capital ratios, and enhance balance sheet resilience.

Recent regulatory updates are giving community banks more room to operate—reducing compliance burden and refocusing supervision on what truly matters. Here’s what’s changed and how your bank can take advantage.

Faster payments are no longer optional—they’re becoming the standard. The real question now is how community banks can scale safely, manage liquidity, and turn instant payments into meaningful customer value.

Payments are evolving—and this article highlights the key updates your bank needs to stay ahead. From simplified access to international services and new MFA flexibility to preparing for FedGlobal changes and the upcoming Same Day ACH limit increase, these enhancements are designed to make your operations more efficient, secure, and future-ready.