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Crisis Management: Responding to COVID-19
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COVID-19 is a coronavirus that has very quickly impacted every aspect of life in the United States and abroad in a very significant way. The effects of COVID-19 raise many challenges for financial institutions on a number of different fronts. This webinar will examine COVID-19 and its impact on banking operations from multiple different perspectives. The session will include consideration of how to respond to COVID-19 and the government’s suggested guidelines as an employer and community participant, entity regulated by federal and state banking regulations and recently released regulatory guidance and items for consideration from a corporate, shareholder and similar perspective. This webinar should not be missed by any financial institution that is developing plans and strategies for response to this significant event.
California Banks Respond to Governor Newsom’s Announcement
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Bankers Association released the following statement today following Governor Newsom’s press conference.
“Since the beginning of this national pandemic, California’s banks have been outreaching and working proactively and constructively with customers to minimize the adverse financial effects of this crisis.
California Banks Encourage Outreach, Assisting Customers and Communities
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Bankers Association released the following statement today regarding California’s banks ongoing assistance and outreach efforts during the COVID-19 crisis.
Pandemic Planning Policy Available
Compliance Alliance, a WBA partner, has provided a sample pandemic planning policy as a resource for our member banks.
New Social Impact Video Available
In 2018, the WBA, in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, launched its social impact awareness campaign. Every year, Savings Bank of Mendocino County sponsors a free children’s health screening clinic in Ukiah, Calif. The screenings help identify children with hearing or vision issues and provide an important educational forum for parents. Watch the newest video here.
The Western Bankers Association Announces Incident Response Program to Bolster Cybersecurity for Member Banks
The Western Bankers Association (WBA) recently announced the availability of a new member benefit, the Incident Response Program (IRP) designed to help member banks prepare for and mitigate against cyber incidents.
