Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Premium benefits packages, professional development and TLC during the pandemic—this year’s winners do everything in their power to keep their community bankers happy and fulfilled. We asked both leaders and staffers to tell us what makes their community banks stand out as employers. Key Community Bank: Leading by example.

Community Bank 164

Community Bank Community Texas Leadership 164

PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2020

That’s even more true for community banks, which lack the resources larger FIs have to support modernization initiatives and technology investment efforts. At the same time, the logistical challenges and competitive pressures associated with digitization remain just as pertinent for community banks.

Community Bank 173

Community Bank Community How To Lending 173

Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

A secure, open-loop, cost-saving, customer-accessible, multiplatform P2P payments network might sound too good to be true, but community bank consortium Alloy Labs Alliance hopes to achieve just that with the CHUCK payment rail. Julieann Thurlow, CEO of $730 million-asset Reading Cooperative Bank in Reading, Mass.,

Community Bank 91

Community Bank Community Payments Meeting 91

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Independent Banker ’s annual Community Bank CEO Outlook survey reveals how community bank leaders plan to leverage today’s deposit-laden banking environment to grow this year. Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa Maria. So, what’s at the top of community bank leaders’ to-do lists?

Community Bank 144

Community Bank Community Lending Louisiana 144

Abrigo

MARCH 2, 2023

Banking technology decisions now affect future growth With the possibility of a recession, community financial institutions may consider a delay or cut in technology spending. Takeaway 2 According to Forrester data, firms pursuing technology-driven innovation grow three to four times faster than industry averages.

Technology 195

Technology Lending Community Software 195

Banking Exchange

AUGUST 21, 2019

Community banks are facing tremendous competitive pressures from regional, national, and global banks Technology Feature3 Fintech Feature Financial Trends Community Banking Customers Core Systems Branch Technology/ATMs Outsourcing/Cloud Tech Management Mobile Online Cards Checks/Remote Deposit Capture.

Community Bank 102

Community Bank Community ATM Regional 102

Abrigo

MARCH 3, 2022

In today’s banking world, community banks are focused sharply on shareholders’ expectations for growth in earnings and return on equity. So, how can community banks support earnings and ROE growth in the face of intense regulatory scrutiny and competitive pressures on profitability? Changing Lending Environment.

Lending 195

Lending Community Marketing Community Bank 195

Gonzobanker

MAY 23, 2024

It’s “leave your emotions at the door” time when making a core system decision. Esteemed Gonzo readers, let’s get right to one of the core challenges in banking. Some financial institutions have recently converted core systems, but they haven’t seen material improvements to their customer experience or efficiency.

System 131

System social media Technology Training 131

Bobsguide

MARCH 30, 2022

Among the migrations recently completed or underway, banks are already seeing material results. Finastra announced that 27 community bank customers are working with Finastra to upgrade their legacy core banking solutions to Fusion Phoenix. This is in addition to 15 banks which went live last year.

Phoenix 60

Phoenix Community Bank Community System 60

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Together, the companies are launching RegalOne, an application that provides integrated virtual cards to the corporate customers of regional and community banks. The app will leverage Mastercard In Control for Commercial Payments, letting community banks provide a white-labeled accounts payable platform for their corporate customers.

Community Bank 134

Community Bank Community Cards Software 134

PYMNTS

JANUARY 9, 2018

While marketplace lending platforms and alternative finance players first surfaced to compete with traditional financial institutions (FIs), many large banks have now realized that collaborating with these companies is the way to better service SMBs — and without the added investment in developing proprietary systems.

Community Bank 131

Community Bank Community Fintech Lending 131

Abrigo

JUNE 4, 2024

Navigating credit quality, compliance, and technology integration The ThinkBIG conference hosted by Abrigo fosters networking and professional development for bankers. Takeaway 3 Attracting new and younger customers is a top priority for community financial institutions. Read some hot topics discussed by the conference's opening panel.

Compliance 222

Compliance Community Bank Community Conference 222

PYMNTS

AUGUST 4, 2017

Are community banks missing the chance to climb aboard the faster payments train? faster payments system. faster payment system. faster payment system. Giorgio also emphasized that innovation is not just an opportunity for community banks, but a necessity to staying competitive.

Community Bank 116

Community Bank Community Innovation Millennials 116

South State Correspondent

JULY 30, 2023

How should community banks target and compare their ROE to the industry and their peer group, and what defines a top-performing bank? Most importantly, is there an ROE level ensuring a bank remains long-term independent and healthy? Bank ROE Historical Performance Total assets for all FDIC-insured institutions was $23.7T

Community Bank 195

Community Bank Community Capital Policies 195

CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 31, 2021

The OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve Board have issued a guide that is intended to assist community banks in conducting due diligence when considering relationships with financial technology (fintech) companies (Guide). Banks are instructed to reference relevant guidance from the agencies that is listed in a footnote.

Community Bank 78

Community Bank Community Fintech Company 78

South State Correspondent

AUGUST 10, 2023

When banks talk about a “sidecar,” they speak about a modern, lightweight, real-time core system alongside a traditional core. In this article, we argue why banks should consider a modern core system in the form of a sidecar as part of their long-term strategy.

System 195

System Examples Operations Data 195

South State Correspondent

APRIL 15, 2024

We feel that as community bankers, we can learn from Jamie Dimon (Chairman and CEO of JPM) and from Warren Buffet’s annual shareholder letters. As usual, it was full of insight that every community banker should consider. Our focus is on information that pertains to the community banking industry.

Community 195

Community Community Bank Leadership America 195

PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2017

faster payments system, efforts by NACHA to standardize APIs across the industry and recent investments in blockchain solutions. The report, which was based on input from around 300 players in the payments industry, outlined 10 key strategies to improve the faster payments system in the U.S.,

Community Bank 117

Community Bank Community Report Millennials 117

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Relationship focus helps CFIs Small banks can leapfrog competitors and better serve their communities by combining their unique advantages with smart management and partnerships. Takeaway 2 Small banks can better serve customers when they free up staff to focus on fostering relationships.

Community Bank 195

Community Bank Kansas City Community Lending 195

Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Building trust in your institution has a lot to do with technology, from implementing strong data security practices to humanizing your online customer interactions. But for most community banks, building a trustworthy brand isn’t a conscious effort. billion-asset community bank. Build your community.

Community 139

Community Community Bank social media Security 139

Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

download NOW Takeaway 1 The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2023. Takeaway 2 The top lending and credit blog posts focused on the benefits of banking technology, interest rate management, and developing risk ratings.

Lending 222

Lending Risk Management Community Management 222

ZootBlog

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

However, it took one full hour to accomplish this simple task at my local community bank where I have been a customer for more than a decade. The experience left me wondering, with today’s technology how could this be possible. Her response—those are two different systems; they don’t talk to one another.

Community Bank 63

Community Bank Community Technology ATM 63

South State Correspondent

APRIL 4, 2024

Bankers may not see the impact of the growing federal debt burden on their business model year to year, but over longer periods, these changes are poised to alter the way community banks do business, manage risk, and target clients. As risk management becomes more prominent, technology and data mining become an indispensable tool.

Risk Management 195

Risk Management Community Bank Policies Community 195

NCR

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Community banks are an integral part of the US banking system. In the US, a community bank is typically defined as one with assets of less than $1 billion – and for many people a local credit union or community bank is often the first choice when opting for a financial services provider.

Community Bank 79

Community Bank Community Innovation ATM 79

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

I will continue to advocate for community banking, and for the rest of my career, stand side by side with you to fight our future battles. The work you’re doing every day puts real faces and names to the communities we’re fighting for, and it has been a privilege to be your representative at the national level.

Community Bank 175

Community Bank Community Maine Industry 175

Gonzobanker

APRIL 25, 2024

Once upon a time, First Southern Farmers, Merchants & Community Bank & Trust (or FSFMCBT, for short), a community bank in Anytown, USA, was renowned for its neighborly charm. When Calvin DoRight founded the bank in 1948, delivering exceptional customer service was his dream. Thomas proclaimed.

System 130

System Training Community Bank Management 130

Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

ICBA has a growing network of people and resources community banks can tap into as they continue their innovation journeys. The ThinkTECH Accelerator is one of several initiatives underway this year to foster community bank-enabled fintech partnerships. By Charles Potts, ICBA.

Community Bank 143

Community Bank Georgia Community Resources 143

Gonzobanker

MAY 17, 2022

As technology buyers, banking executives need to up their game on tech purchases and technology performance management. For regional and community banks there has never been a more frustrating time to be a buyer versus a builder of financial technology. And you may ask yourself, ‘How do I work this?

Technology 131

Technology Regional Community Bank Community 131

Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

Against this backdrop, agtech—the application of technology to every aspect of the food production process, from farm to table—is growing in importance to the mission of ICBA and community banks. In fact, community banks provide about $155 billion in agriculture loans. Farmers and Merchants Bank in Milligan, Neb.,

Innovation 144

Innovation Community Bank Community Lending 144

Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

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. To sum it up, these leaders are all in and all heart for community banking. We are not Wall Street banks—we are community banks.

Community Bank 239

Community Bank Community Industry Texas 239

Gonzobanker

MARCH 9, 2022

Bank executives should take these new deals’ valuations as a sign that the free market sees the future of finance as unbundled from the traditional industry structure. Let’s be clear Gonzobankers, these deals are NOT about massive numbers of bank core replacements. Enter Finxact. outsourcer variety. The company has a few niche U.S.

Financial Technology 132

Financial Technology Technology Fintech Community 132

Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ITMs and VTMs are popular retail banking innovations among community banks. What’s on the horizon for retail banking? We spoke with two community banks that have ramped up their services to meet—and exceed—the changing expectations of customers. So how are retail banks meeting this challenge?

Banking Trends 151

Banking Trends Retail Trends Community Bank 151

Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For bankers to be successful in the small business lending market, they need to execute on several key tenets: strategy, people, process and technology. Community banks need to analyze the demographics and varied business segments to identify the growth potential of each market. No two markets are created equal.

Lending 78

Lending Community Bank Community Strategy 78

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Takeaway 1 Many banks and credit unions want to win more business loans but will face higher rates and more competitors. Takeaway 3 Technology allows lenders to blend these approaches while achieving greater economies of scale. Is making more business loans a top focus at your bank or credit union this year?

Lending 195

Lending St. Louis Community Survey 195

PYMNTS

JUNE 23, 2020

The Clearing House’s RTP finds expansion within the community bank arena, while abroad, the Bank of Thailand is planning its own infrastructure development to accelerate B2B payments. RTP Gains Community Bank Traction. In the U.S., And when it comes to legacy rails, the U.S.

Fraud 266

Fraud Community Bank Virginia Community 266

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Here’s how community banks can enhance their payments offerings. of banks’ revenues come from payments. Payments account for up to 30% of bank revenue, and that income stream is under attack. As 2023 kicks off, community banks can respond to today’s payments landscape by addressing five key trends.

Trends 140

Trends Payments Community Bank Texas 140

Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Components of an effective fintech partnership If leveraging new technology is a priority for your FI, ensure these three elements are present for an effective fintech partnership. . New technology is not a silver bullet. One of the most integral pieces to the success of new technology is garnering buy-in across the institution.

Fintech 195

Fintech How To Innovation System 195