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Community Banks Accelerate FinTech Integrations

PYMNTS

For more community banks, the latter strategy can fast-track digitization initiatives. This week’s look at the latest bank-FinTech tie-ups shows Banking-as-a-Service and other FinTech players embracing smaller regional and community banks to elevate small- to medium-sized business (SMBs) and corporate banking offerings.

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How banks attract new deposits in a competitive landscape

Abrigo

To succeed, banks must carefully balance competitive offerings with cost control while leveraging technology and relationship-building strategies to attract new deposits. Investing in digital solutions not only improves the customer experience but also positions community banks as forward-thinking financial partners.

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Practical AI Use for Community Banks

Jeff For Banks

Our recognition as the #3 community bank in the state by GOBankingRates in 2025 reflects our commitment to Growing, Together with the communities we serve. Yet, the banking industry is at a turning point. Customers increasingly demand seamless digital experiences91% of U.S. What is Microsoft Copilot?

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7 ways community banks can boost profitability

Independent Banker

Here’s what community bankers need to know when planning their budgets for the next year. of digital banking customers said they switched to digital banking because of the pandemic. Source: 2021 Provident Bank survey. Here are seven factors community banks should consider as they enter budgeting season.

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How To Ensure Community Banks Aren’t Left Behind In The Digitization Revolution

PYMNTS

But for financial institutions (FIs), some of which have been around for decades, understanding how to take the first steps in the digitization process can be an overwhelming task. That’s even more true for community banks, which lack the resources larger FIs have to support modernization initiatives and technology investment efforts.

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Why community banks should partner with fintechs

Independent Banker

With consumer expectations seeming to evolve faster every year, community banks could consider partnering with a fintech to keep up with technological innovation. of bankers are either strongly interested in or already working with fintechs in digital account opening. Matt Gallman, Drummond Community Bank.

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How Small FIs’ SMB Lending Journeys Nudge The US Toward Open Banking

PYMNTS

For community banks and credit unions, their physical proximity to the small businesses they’re servicing is often pointed out as a major advantage these smaller players hold over the big banks, enabling these FIs to develop deeper relationships with their small to medium-size business (SMB) clients, anticipate their needs and establish trust.

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