Washington, D.C. – Community bankers nationwide continue to have a fairly pessimistic view of the economy, but their outlook ticked up slightly in the third quarter, according to the Community Bank Sentiment Index (CBSI) released today by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS). The third quarter 2022 CBSI rebounded seven points from its all-time low of 84 experienced in
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) should not make any changes to the Federal Home Loan Bank System that would undermine the ability of institutions to access essential funding, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) and the National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) said in a joint comment letter today. Federal Home Loan Bank
Washington, D.C. - Community bankers nationwide have a brighter outlook, despite continued concerns about regulatory burden. The Community Bank Sentiment Index (CBSI) moved past neutral, signaling an improved sentiment for the first time in more than three years, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) announced today. The third quarter 2024 CBSI moved up 11 points to 110, the first
Washington, D.C. - Community bankers report an overall positive economic outlook for a third consecutive quarter, but their confidence in future business conditions is fading, according to the first quarter Community Bank Sentiment Index (CBSI) results. The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) polls community banks nationwide quarterly to gauge their sentiment in seven economic components. A score of 100
Margaret Liu named General Counsel; Leonard Chanin joins as Chief Counsel to the President Washington, D.C. – The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) announced today that it has named Margaret Liu as General Counsel and welcomed Leonard Chanin as Chief Counsel to the President. Both appointments are effective immediately. “I am thrilled to have Margaret and Leonard as part
Washington, D.C. – Community bankers are showing slightly more confidence in future economic conditions but still have concerns, especially about regulatory burden, according to the latest Community Bank Sentiment Index (CBSI), released by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) today. The CBSI increased by 6 points in the first quarter of 2024 to 98 points, its highest level in
A student team from William & Mary has won the 2023 Data Analytics Competition, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors announced today. The annual Data Analytics Competition engages CSBS with the academic community. This year’s competition, held virtually on May 4, challenged students to develop a data analytics model that examines the potential impact on banks from the recent rapidly rising interest rate
NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris Concludes Her Service Washington, D.C. — State bank supervisors have appointed North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Lise Kruse to serve as the state banking representative on the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), effective Jan. 1, 2025. She will succeed New York State Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne Harris, who will conclude her two-year