South State Correspondent

MAY 31, 2023

The advent of generative artificial intelligence is about to shift branch strategy again to re-raise the question – how can we get the most out of our branches? Likely, it might be a combination of the above, but setting a branching strategy should dictate capital allocation, branch layout, marketing, and staffing.

Data 195

Data Branch Strategies Strategy Mobile 195

American Banker

MAY 26, 2016

A community bank CEO takes a contrarian approach to underperforming branches, staffing up instead of closing them down, and Bank of the West embeds star employees at nonprofits as leadership training.

Branch Strategies 34

Branch Strategies Strategy Leadership Training 34

South State Correspondent

MAY 1, 2024

With financial hardship, competition from dominant players, and a startup budget, Gentle Monster faced many of the same challenges as a community bank. How Banks Can Leverage: Niche markets abound in banking, and community banks are in the perfect position to create a following on a national level should they desire.

Innovation 195

Innovation social media Branding Marketing 195

American Banker

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The scorcher at Wells is giving some community bankers an opening to differentiate themselves from larger institutions that seem fee-dependent or "too big to manage.".

Community 28

Community Management Branch Strategies Community Bank 28

American Banker

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

But online-only and community banks still have them beat as the type and number of fees associated with big-bank checking have multiplied. Under pressure from regulators and consumer advocates, brick-and-mortar banks are now offering overdraft-free accounts.

Community Bank 28

Community Bank Community Regulation Online 28

American Banker

JULY 14, 2016

It could be a sign that megabanks are indeed stealing market share from regional and community banks. JPMorgan posted strong gains in consumer deposits and mobile users, and other big banks are expected to do the same.

Regional 28

Regional Community Bank Community Mobile 28

American Banker

AUGUST 16, 2016

Old Dominion National Bank in McLean, Va., has hired Stephanie Lykins-Harvey, formerly of Cardinal Bank in McLean, as director of retail banking.

Retail 28

Retail National DC Branch Strategies 28