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On Monday, September 16th, the State Depository Board approved the Deposit Placement Program Policy, which was the final piece of the puzzle needed to implement SB 157 that was signed into law by Governor Kemp on May 2, 2019 at CBA headquarters. Now, third party service providers can submit applications to the Office of the State Treasurer for approval to provide these services to a public depositor. Once approved, banks will be able to use a third party service provider for public deposits in lieu of direct pledging securities to secure public funds or participating in the multi-bank pledging pool. Banks will need to gather information outlined within Exhibit B of the Deposit Placement Program Policy from the public depositors prior to opening any new accounts to ensure compliance with the new law. Considering the importance of liquidity in this growing Georgia economy, the importance of this bill cannot be overstated. Community banks can now compete on a level playing field with the large, out-of-state deposit gathering banks. Read the program policy.
CBA recently highlighted options for Municipal Deposits at our 51st Annual Meeting & Mini-Trade Show. CBA will be hosting a CFO/Financial Officers Conference on Thursday-Friday, October 3-4, 2019 at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center. CBA’s own Lori Godfrey will be providing an update on SB 157 as part of this conference. There are a number of other timely topics that will be covered as part of this conference. If you have not already registered for this event, click here to review the full agenda and register as there are still spaces available.
CBA recently highlighted options for Municipal Deposits at our 51st Annual Meeting & Mini-Trade Show. CBA will be hosting a CFO/Financial Officers Conference on Thursday-Friday, October 3-4, 2019 at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center. CBA’s own Lori Godfrey will be providing an update on SB 157 as part of this conference. There are a number of other timely topics that will be covered as part of this conference. If you have not already registered for this event, click here to review the full agenda and register as there are still spaces available.
Energy Abounds at CBA’s Annual Convention
CBA’s 51st Annual Convention did not disappoint! Bankers, Associate Members, regulators and legislators came together for an exciting few days full of education, networking and takeaways.
The convention kicked off with the Casino Night and Silent/Live Auction, raising money for CBA’s PAC/PR Fund. The General Session began with a Conversation with the Regulators, the Mini-Trade show featuring top financial services providers from across the country, information on fintech solutions for community banks, and a “State of the State” address from Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan.
On Saturday, Kevin Tweddle from ICBA spoke on how innovation and fintech will shape the future of banking. Robert Fisher, ICBA Vice Chair, provided an ICBA update, and Ronald Sims, FDIC, discussed economic and banking trends in Georgia. A very popular session was “Options for Municipal Deposits Post SB 157, facilitated by Senator John F. Kennedy. Seven concurrent sessions were held covering a variety of topics ranging from BOLI, liquidity management, executive succession planning, Georgia’s ag economy, digital transformation, future of payments, and human resources. The convention ended with the Chairman’s Reception & Banquet.
Bankers and Associate Members also collected much needed hurricane relief supplies which were delivered to Miami and to Freeport Bahamas by Scott and Carrie Couch, STS Group and Cassie Conklin from CBA.
CBA is thankful for the support and participation of our invaluable Sponsors and Exhibitors!
CBA’s 51st Annual Convention did not disappoint! Bankers, Associate Members, regulators and legislators came together for an exciting few days full of education, networking and takeaways.
The convention kicked off with the Casino Night and Silent/Live Auction, raising money for CBA’s PAC/PR Fund. The General Session began with a Conversation with the Regulators, the Mini-Trade show featuring top financial services providers from across the country, information on fintech solutions for community banks, and a “State of the State” address from Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan.
On Saturday, Kevin Tweddle from ICBA spoke on how innovation and fintech will shape the future of banking. Robert Fisher, ICBA Vice Chair, provided an ICBA update, and Ronald Sims, FDIC, discussed economic and banking trends in Georgia. A very popular session was “Options for Municipal Deposits Post SB 157, facilitated by Senator John F. Kennedy. Seven concurrent sessions were held covering a variety of topics ranging from BOLI, liquidity management, executive succession planning, Georgia’s ag economy, digital transformation, future of payments, and human resources. The convention ended with the Chairman’s Reception & Banquet.
Bankers and Associate Members also collected much needed hurricane relief supplies which were delivered to Miami and to Freeport Bahamas by Scott and Carrie Couch, STS Group and Cassie Conklin from CBA.
CBA is thankful for the support and participation of our invaluable Sponsors and Exhibitors!
Scenes from the 51st Annual Convention
Georgia’s community bankers do great things in their communities every day. Here is the latest on community outreach and news from CBA Members:
- Team members from PromiseOne Bank, Duluth, recently volunteered at Biz Town in Lawrenceville. Volunteers assisted sixth grade students through a “work day” at various businesses where they learned to manage, budget, price, sell, and market in a simulation of a business work day.
- Citizens Bank of Laurens County, Dublin, recently welcomed their 2019-2020 Student Council, the bank's 16th class.
- To show support of CURE Childhood Cancer and National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Bullock First, Statesboro, recently placed gold ribbons outside the bank.
- American Commerce Bank will be celebrating its 15th anniversary on October 4, 2019, at its Breman and Johns Creek locations.
CBA PAC/PR Fund Update
We are pleased to announce a recent contribution to the CBA Political Affairs Committee and Public Relations (PAC/PR) Fund.
Special thanks to our recent contributors:
We are pleased to announce a recent contribution to the CBA Political Affairs Committee and Public Relations (PAC/PR) Fund.
Special thanks to our recent contributors:
- The Commercial Bank, Crawford
- Peach State Bank & Trust, Gainesville
- Ron Quinn
- Terry Baker
- Charles Blair
Brian Bowles has joined Citizens Bank of Laurens County, Dublin, as Vice President.
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Susan Stripling from South Georgia Banking Company, Vienna, has been promoted to Banking Officer, Loan Operations.
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Catina Clark has been named Assistant Branch Manager at Queensborough National Bank & Trust Co., Louisville.
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CBA, ICBA, 42 State Associations Urge House Vote on Cannabis-Banking Bill
CBA of Georgia, ICBA and 42 other state community banking associations wrote to House leaders urging them to schedule a full vote on the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019 (H.R. 1595), which creates a safe harbor for financial institutions that serve cannabis-related businesses in states where cannabis is legal. Read the letter.
CBA of Georgia, ICBA and 42 other state community banking associations wrote to House leaders urging them to schedule a full vote on the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019 (H.R. 1595), which creates a safe harbor for financial institutions that serve cannabis-related businesses in states where cannabis is legal. Read the letter.
CBA's 2019 Compliance Conference: Emerging Risks
What are the emerging risks in Compliance? Join us for our enhanced Compliance Conference the week of October 21, 2019! We will cover hot topics and emerging risks surrounding deposits, loans, and enterprise-wide Compliance. Choose to attend the entire Conference or what applies to your functional area. Click here to see the program agenda. Register now! (This program is in replacement of last year’s Compliance Lending School.)
Please be sure to reserve your hotel room before Saturday, September 21, 2019 to take advantage of the $169 CBA group rate by calling (800) 201-3205.
What are the emerging risks in Compliance? Join us for our enhanced Compliance Conference the week of October 21, 2019! We will cover hot topics and emerging risks surrounding deposits, loans, and enterprise-wide Compliance. Choose to attend the entire Conference or what applies to your functional area. Click here to see the program agenda. Register now! (This program is in replacement of last year’s Compliance Lending School.)
Please be sure to reserve your hotel room before Saturday, September 21, 2019 to take advantage of the $169 CBA group rate by calling (800) 201-3205.
Order Your Copy of the 2019 CBA Salary Survey Today!
CBA's 2019 Georgia Community Bank Salary Survey is a compilation of current salaries and general benefits for common positions within Georgia's community banks and can be a vital tool when determining competitive pay and benefits for employee recruitment and retention. Non-participating member banks are able to purchase the survey for $275 and the non-member cost is $475. Click here to order your copy.
CBA's 2019 Georgia Community Bank Salary Survey is a compilation of current salaries and general benefits for common positions within Georgia's community banks and can be a vital tool when determining competitive pay and benefits for employee recruitment and retention. Non-participating member banks are able to purchase the survey for $275 and the non-member cost is $475. Click here to order your copy.
CBA Welcomes New Associate Members
CBA would like to extend a warm welcome to the Associate Members who recently joined CBA. For more information on becoming an associate member, click here or contact Lindsay Greene.
CBA would like to extend a warm welcome to the Associate Members who recently joined CBA. For more information on becoming an associate member, click here or contact Lindsay Greene.
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Four Problems Solved by Digital Life Insurance
Digital life insurance isn’t coming soon—it’s here, and every day it becomes more and more accessible to the average consumer. If your financial institution hasn’t added it to your product portfolio yet, now is the time. Right now, digital insurance is able to provide consumers a fully underwritten product, often within minutes, and often at a lower price than traditional insurance. Read the full article. Guest article from CBA Associate Member Franklin Madison.
Digital life insurance isn’t coming soon—it’s here, and every day it becomes more and more accessible to the average consumer. If your financial institution hasn’t added it to your product portfolio yet, now is the time. Right now, digital insurance is able to provide consumers a fully underwritten product, often within minutes, and often at a lower price than traditional insurance. Read the full article. Guest article from CBA Associate Member Franklin Madison.
Think CBA First for Your Professional Development Needs!
Be sure to think of CBA first when it comes to your training and Professional Development needs. Here are some upcoming CBA events:
Be sure to think of CBA first when it comes to your training and Professional Development needs. Here are some upcoming CBA events:
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