OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY BANKS

Pub. 11 2022 Issue 3

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Will the Federal Reserve Sell MBS?

This question is likely to garner different responses, depending on whom you ask, and a plethora of caveats. It is a tough call for the Fed because stifling housing-related inflation without punishing everyday homeowners is a tricky task. For investors, this question matters a lot because the Fed’s cessation from active Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) purchases eliminated demand from the largest buyer in the market and had a punitive impact on MBS valuations. If the Fed starts actively selling into the market, that could exacerbate things even further.

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How to Enhance Your Bank’s Defenses with a Holistic Cybersecurity Approach

It’s no secret that financial institutions remain attractive targets for cybercriminals due to the amount of sensitive data they hold. Cyber threats and attack vectors are ever-changing, especially due to the current geopolitical climate. As a result, banks should embrace a holistic cybersecurity approach to strengthen their defenses against these evolving threats.

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Is Your Leadership Training Relevant or Outdated?

Organizational leaders have been navigating uncertain times for over a year, and many changes have occurred at an accelerated pace, including changes within the workplace and workforce. As a result, leaders must evaluate their abilities, preferences, and perspectives to continue successfully leading their organizations through this new era of uncertainty and constant flux.

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Business Continuity Plan: The Ultimate Playbook

In the course of reviewing a financial institution’s information security program, it comes to the point of reviewing the organization’s business continuity plan. In doing so, it is not uncommon to hear, “Why do we need a business continuity plan?” or “How is this plan going to help me in a cyber-attack/incident?” With these questions, it is safe to assume that the organizations are completing their BCP to check it off a list rather than for their own benefit.

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