Pinion Editorial

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn case you haven’t heard, the FDIC recently has been scrutinizing how banks are treating single transactions that are repeatedly rejected for insufficient funds.  Guidelines for Insufficient Funds and Fees Financial institutions may charge a non-sufficient funds (NSF) fee when a charge is presented for payment but cannot be covered …

Read morePotential Scrutiny Around Re-presented Transactions

Reading Time: 2 minutesLike many industries, financial institutions are fighting to recruit and retain talent in this tight labor market. Pinion’s community banking advisors have compiled the following strategies for attracting and retaining talent. 1. Implement Flexible Work Options Strategy:  Be realistic and accommodating. Working remotely and/or finding opportunities where there is scheduling …

Read more5 Ways Financial Institutions Can Recruit and Retain Talent

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Pinion Community Banking team members have attended several conferences and trainings over the past month.  I just wanted to share with you a few of the highlights that stood out to us from the OBA Annual Convention, MBA Annual Convention, and the KBA Legal Update. Be prepared for what’s …

Read moreCommunity Banking Tips, Trends, and Takeaways from 2022 Events

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe’ve been seeing more activity with community banks purchasing non-bank qualified bonds.  It’s important to remember the tax consequences of purchasing these bonds.  For both S Corps and C Corps, the TEFRA penalty applies.  The penalty results in an interest expense disallowance equal to 100% of the proportionate amount of …

Read moreTEFRA Tax Disallowance