Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. Clearly, community banks in the region have plenty of opportunities to do what they do best: forge deep and lasting relationships with their customers and communities. These include family-owned businesses, community businesses and operating companies.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

billion in Q4 2022, down 79% from Q4 2021. The total number of deals funded dropped from 423 in Q4 2021 to 342 in Q4 2022, representing a 73% decline in the average funding amount per raise from $43 million down to $11.4 Community Banks as Venture Capitalists In fact, not all providers of venture capital are venture capitalists.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. First Community Bank of the Heartland, Inc.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

We asked community bankers and experts for their advice on ensuring employees feel a sense of belonging. If community banks put in the effort to foster a sense of belonging, the result is a stronger workplace culture, greater employee loyalty and, ultimately, a better experience for customers. By Roshan McArthur.

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

These community banks share how they have (or haven’t) altered their hiring strategies. According to the BLS, “quit levels and rates” by employees is higher in all employment sectors than it is in “finance and insurance” specifically, which is where community banks would fall (see table below). Photo: Colin Conces. By William Atkinson.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 13, 2023

The abrupt collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is a stunning example of bank leadership not understanding interest rate risk, running into trouble with an inverted yield curve, and ignoring the impact of a severe monetary correction on long-duration assets. at the end of 2022, with $2.4B

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In 2022, ICBA’s award-winning ThinkTECH Accelerator program reached more community banks with innovative solutions and partnerships than ever before. For ICBA and our community bank members, 2022 was a year full of potential. In step with community bankers. Illustration by Jess Rodriguez/Adobe.

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American Banker

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The $23 million deal, signed in 2021 and initially projected to close in the second quarter of 2022, was delayed multiple times amid leadership turnover at the Los Angeles-based RBB.

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ABA Community Banking

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The American Bankers Association’s nominating committee—chaired by Laurie Stewart, president and CEO of Sound Community Bank, Seattle—has selected a slate of candidates for association officer positions and candidates for the association’s board of directors.

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Bobsguide

APRIL 21, 2022

Company welcomes Isabel to the Finastra leadership team, as EVP, Lending Business Unit. London, UK – April 21, 2022 – Finastra today announced the appointment of Isabel Fernandez, a highly regarded senior banking and technology executive, to the role of EVP for the company’s Lending Business Unit, effective May 2022.

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Perficient

AUGUST 15, 2024

In times such as these, a company must invest in the key ingredients of profitability, people, communities, and environment.”. Social factors consider a company’s treatment of employees, diversity and inclusion practices, community relations, and involvement in socially responsible initiatives. What does it mean?

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

It’s hard to put my finger on exactly what makes ICBA LIVE so special, but I believe it is in a shared sense of purpose that arises whenever community bankers convene. I’ll be prepping for and then attending ICBA LIVE 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. And that sense of community extends to the providers who support our efforts.

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ABA Community Banking

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Dan Robb, ABA’s 2022-23 chair, shares his infectious enthusiasm for banking and community. The post Dan Robb’s dream team appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

From credit union overreach to onerous overregulation, the 2022/23 ICBA board of directors has plenty on its to-do list. Executive committee members tell us what advocacy issues they’ll be focused on during their terms, while board members share their words of wisdom for up-and-coming community bankers: themselves. By Molly Bennett.

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FICO

MARCH 28, 2023

I founded a FICO Women Leaders initiative that uses networking and the power of community to help women succeed as leaders in a highly complex technology firm. At our annual FICO World event, we host Women in Leadership seminars and forums. We discussed the importance of the coaching approach of “leadership starts with self”.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Cyber and data security have long been areas of emphasis for community banks, but in today’s escalating digital environment, that focus has grown. In fact, our 2022 CEO Outlook Survey ranked data security as a top concern, and as the digital sphere continues to evolve, all signs point to that level of concentration increasing.

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Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

Other podcasts might be internationally based and of little interest to community financial institutions or credit unions based in the U.S. Main Street Banking: A Podcast for Community Bankers 8. It also examines how community banks are different than other types of financial institutions, along with strategies for optimal operations.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Who saw 2022 coming and accurately predicted the headlines? A few modest examples of the 2022 roller coaster ride: The Fed rate hikes in 2022 totaled 425 basis points. In 2022, there was… wait for it… exactly one. Goes to 2022. Goes to all the hot tech and defi players that bought pricey ads at the 2022 Super Bowl.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Although the 2022 Top 5 are holding their own and two of them remain in today's Top 5, the 2021 edition included one bank that failed (SVB Financial Group) and one that is voluntarily liquidating (Silvergate). Before we begin and for comparison purposes, here are last year's top five , as measured in December 2022: #1.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

billion annually by 2022. Together with Bill’s leadership and our new SunTrust teammates, we’re going to bring the best of both companies forward to serve our clients and communities.”. SunTrust’s current CEO, William Rogers, will serve as president and COO until he takes over as CEO and chairman of the new entity at that time.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ITMs and VTMs are popular retail banking innovations among community banks. We spoke with two community banks that have ramped up their services to meet—and exceed—the changing expectations of customers. Community banks are constantly looking to the future and identifying what customers want. Jeff Versluys, One Community Bank.

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Independent Banker

JULY 2, 2022

But instead of touting its own accomplishments during its 150th anniversary, FNB turned the spotlight onto another cherished community institution: the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club. The clubhouse at the Jeffrey location, a community gathering place since 1978, was in dire need of improvements. Putting community first.

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Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

Last month, we hosted the 2022 ICBA LIVE event in San Antonio, and the theme for the general sessions was “All In. Our experiences influence our mindsets, our ideas shift paradigms and our vision sets the course for our banks, teams and communities far into the future. Making an impact in the community with a bank-supported initiative.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

Daniel Galindo, pictured, and Doug Schaeffer of Woodforest National Bank helped involve the community bank in providing funding for and access to affordable housing. We worked with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to jumpstart its down payment assistance program,” recalls Schaeffer. “We

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

This developing world of payments and the fierce competition offered by non-traditional providers of financial services presents big challenges to smaller and community banks – those financial institutions (FIs) with less than $10 billion in assets. Deposit Trends. Other industry data further illustrates the issue. Services Ecosystem.

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CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Populus also filed a motion to stay all proceedings in the case pending the Fifth Circuit’ decision in Community Financial Services Association of America Ltd. With regard to the Federal Reserve and FDIC, Populus distinguishes their multimember, bi-partisan leadership structure. Populus Financial Group, Inc.,

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PopularBank

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Bertha Rozier joined Popular Bank in early 2022 as head of U.S. As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month spotlight, she shares her story on her Cuban roots, her journey to corporate leadership and embracing individuality. That is the beauty of our community and our world. Transformation and Retail Banking.

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Bobsguide

APRIL 13, 2022

London, UK – April 12, 2022 – Finastra today announced a Banking as a Service (BaaS) collaboration with Microsoft to bring new lending options to thousands of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) – a sector severely underserved when it comes to accessing finance. “We About Finastra.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

I see myself as a resource for sellers throughout Perficient by offering thought leadership and strategy that elevate conversations with our insurance clients and prospects. How would you say your role supports Perficient and our clients? We’re developing industry solutions needed by many of the largest insurance companies in the market.

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Qudos Bank

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Yet the glass ceilings are still there and the number of women in leadership roles remain stubbornly low with women holding only 22% of all CEOs or head of business in Australia (WGEA Gender Equality in the Workplace 2023). What can we do to support and empower women in leadership positions? If you see it, ask why it is?

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

consumers lost more than $7 billion during the first three quarters of 2023, up 5% compared to the same period in 2022. Some options include: In-person fraud prevention seminars, either held at a branch location or a local community center. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that U.S.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

We recently spoke with community bank CEOs from across the country to gain insights on how they’re proactively positioning to manage risks and take advantage of growth opportunities in the coming year. Following some respite in 2022, community bankers are bracing for a tougher economic landscape ahead in 2023. Koger Propst.

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Community Bank Community Tampa North Carolina 91

Gonzobanker

JULY 20, 2022

financial institution executives surveyed for What’s Going On In Banking 2022 , 19% of community banks and 10% of credit unions had not launched a digital transformation strategy prior to this year, and another 15% had no plans to do so. Among 300 U.S. Own It, Bankers!

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Bobsguide

OCTOBER 4, 2022

London, UK – October 3, 2022 – Finastra today revealed a sneak peek at its annual State of the Nation Financial Services research. The encouraging research findings coincide with the launch of season two on Finastra Universe TV – a new series of on-demand digital thought leadership videos exploring this world of open finance.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. We are in awe. Seriously in awe.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

A recent survey by Abrigo found that 87 percent of banks surveyed are working to win more small business loans in 2022. Despite the challenges that come with adopting new procedures, community financial institutions by their very nature have a notable advantage over online and alternative lenders when it comes to small business lending.

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Qudos Bank

MARCH 6, 2023

Yet the glass ceilings are still there and the number of women in leadership roles remain stubbornly low with women holding only 22% of all CEOs or head of business in Australia (WGEA Gender Equality in the Workplace 2023). What can we do to support and empower women in leadership positions? If you see it, ask why it is?

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