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Maryland Community Bank Wades Into Cannabis Market

PYMNTS

has proven a challenging, complicated venture for the nation’s banks. As more financial institutions (FIs) warm up to the idea, one bank in Maryland is taking significant steps to address cannabis companies’ FinServ challenges. That bank was very quick out of the gate saying, ‘I want to work with the industry,’” he said.

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Podcast: How One Community Bank Opens Opportunities for Career Growth

ABA Community Banking

As an early-career CPA, Carissa Rodeheaver began her community banking career as a trust administrator nearly three decades ago. Now, she's at the same bank, as chairman, president and CEO of Oakland, Maryland-based First United Bank and Trust.

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success.

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The community bank guide to FedNow resources

Independent Banker

As community banks navigate this process, there are plenty of resources available to answer questions and provide guidance. Three sources of information on FedNow As community banks look to take advantage of this new opportunity, they seek resources to help them navigate the journey.

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How community banks can leverage payment trends

Independent Banker

billion-asset First State Community Bank in Farmington, Mo. The dos and don’ts of data analysis can make the difference in a bank’s payments strategy (see sidebar below). Applying data Data can support community banks in helping their customers better manage their finances. The results? Giorgio says. “If

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Eagle in Maryland sets table for turnaround

American Banker

The bank faced credit setbacks in the nation's capital and margin pressure this year. But it made a series of new hires to reduce risk and diversify its loan portfolio, preparing for a new era of demand as the industry awaits interest rate cuts.

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Eagle in Maryland grinds to a profit, but turnaround in early innings

American Banker

The bank cut its dividend, raised capital, hired multiple top executives and vowed to reduce its commercial real estate concentration after a bruising first half of 2024.