Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

This year’s winners: Left: Central Valley Community Bank, People’s Choice Award; Middle: Kennebec Savings Bank, Exceptional Community Bank Service Award; Right: Cross River Bank, Emerging Service Program Award. Exceptional Community Bank Service Award. Instead, we give those dollars to the community.”. Asset size: $1.36

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Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Financial institutions standing in 2030 will have completed a significant and gut-wrenching transformation of their leadership talent. To overcome the struggle, banks need to build leadership teams that align with how a future “Smarter Bank” will operate. At the same time, tomorrow’s leadership will have little to do with “book smarts.”

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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.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Community Financial Services Bank, Benton, Ky.; In our annual workplace survey, employees of ICBA’s best community banks to work for told us they benefit from engaging cultures, opportunities for advancement and innovative benefits. Our leadership consistently articulates and demonstrates a commitment to being a great place to work.”.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

At the same time, financial institutions face increasing pressure to streamline investment accounting, enhance compliance, and reduce operational riskall while ensuring leadership has timely and accurate financial data to drive decision-making. WATCH Investment accounting compliance risks U.S.

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Finer Points

MARCH 30, 2016

It’s something ICBA and the community banking industry say all the time: community banks are the nation’s leading small-business lenders. While community banks make up less than 20 percent of the banking system’s assets, they dole out more than half of its small-business loans. And the numbers back it up.

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Perficient

MAY 28, 2020

J oin our community for career tips, upcoming opportunities, and to keep up with all things Life at Perficient. Pega Leadership does a really good job supporting employee growth and is committed to understanding what each member of the team is looking for in career paths. We have active Pega jobs in Washington DC open.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

What it means for community banks is clear. Throughout the near future, similar market volatility and uncertainty is likely to plague mortgage lenders, calling on community bank leaders to develop new strategies to aging challenges. Developing leaders in mortgage lending. You’ll learn about: The 2022 mortgage market outlook.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 4, 2019

The company handles payments, retail banking, treasury desks and mortgage lending for about 90 of the top 100 banks in the world. Last year , Finastra acquired Malauzai , a provider of mobile and internet banking solutions for community financial institutions (FIs). based community market customers and Malauzai’s non-core U.S.-based

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Bobsguide

APRIL 21, 2022

Finastra appoints Isabel Fernandez to accelerate lending business growth. Company welcomes Isabel to the Finastra leadership team, as EVP, Lending Business Unit. Isabel will be part of Finastra’s recently expanded leadership team as the company pivots to a ‘Business Unit’ led model. About Finastra.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

In a survey of community banks and credit unions at the 2016 Sageworks Risk Management Summit, 42 percent of respondents said Commercial Real Estate, or CRE, lending was their primary focus for loan portfolio growth. For many, commercial real estate lending may be the ticket. This reflects a larger industry trend.

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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? What changes will 2022 bring?

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It’s no surprise, then, that community banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions with recent exams have described how regulators “came down hard on liquidity,” she said. ALCOs and their leadership can identify gaps in risk management by asking: Are we prepared for shifts in liquidity needs and funding costs if rates fall?

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 12, 2022

We feel that as community bankers, we can learn much from Jamie Dimon (Chairman and CEO of JPM) and from Warren Buffet. 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. 2) Leadership Matters. 3) Community Focused.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

Southern Bancorp partners with other community banks to increase loan accessibility and financial literacy to low-income customers. As CEO of Southern Bancorp, Darrin Williams wants to promote relationships between community banks and CDFIs to create more prosperous communities. Better serving its communities.

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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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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 14, 2021

As expected, with Rohit Chopra having been sworn in on October 12 as CFPB Director, the Bureau announced senior leadership changes today. The changes consist of the following: Zixta Q. Martinez will serve as Deputy Director, and in that role will oversee the Bureau’s Operations Division. Prior to joining the CFPB, Ms. Most recently, Ms.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

Our senior leadership team took that to heart, and it stuck with us, creating an environment in which compliance plays a significant role in everything from our strategic direction to our daily operations. Managing compliance is a role that community bankers take more seriously than any other segment of the financial services industry.

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Abrigo

MAY 24, 2024

The FedNow Service enables community financial institutions to stay competitive by meeting instant payment demands. Many of Abrigo's 2,400 community bank and credit union clients plan to incorporate the FedNow Service into their product offerings. Make FedNow work for your bank or credit union.

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Payments Source

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Companies that scored highest in this year’s Best Fintechs to Work For ranking go beyond the basics of strong pay packages, generous benefits and effective leadership to take a more holistic interest in their employees’ lives, according to the data.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Making small business loans efficient and worthwhile Digitalizing the lending process can help financial institutions win small business loans and meet customers' needs. You might also like this webinar on small business lending best practices. Top problems in small business lending. Roadblocks to Success.

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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.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 4, 2016

As the leadership teams at many banks and credit unions perfect plans to grow their loan portfolios, management can depend on several key metrics to measure the effectiveness of their plans and execution. For banks and credit unions that have a community focus, this is an effective way to get the word out about your offerings.

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ABA Community Banking

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The post Supporting Our Community with the Help of Technology appeared first on ABA Banking Journal. With the pandemic lingering like a houseguest who refuses to go home, it’s reassuring to know that we can meet a full range of customers’ needs with the help of online and digital technologies.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 10, 2024

They provide white-label payments and depository services (think Paypal, Chime) and deploy that funding into specialized lending programs such as lending to wealth management firms, commercial fleet leasing, and real estate bridge lending. The Bank is currently offering shares for sale at-the-market to support future growth.

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PopularBank

OCTOBER 2, 2020

When we first opened our doors, we did so with a great sense of purpose and a vision to make a difference within our communities. I am proud to share that Popular’s commitment to meeting the diverse and growing needs of our customers and communities across all our regions is stronger than ever before.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 20, 2016

At the same time, early adopters of new technologies, like mega banks, are edging out community banks and credit unions in the fight for customers and creating a rapidly consolidating industry. For community banks and credit unions that want to continue to thrive, the way forward is growth.

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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. Ag lending in the South: Relationships matter.

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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. Notably, most community banks’ duration risk is in the loan portfolio.

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ABA Community Banking

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The fourth season of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast kicks off with Minnesota community bank CEO Andy Schornack. The post Podcast: Giving Emerging Community Bank Talent ‘Opportunities to Shine’ appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Community Banks as Venture Capitalists In fact, not all providers of venture capital are venture capitalists. According to Cornerstone Advisors’ What’s Going On in Banking 2023 study, there are about 500 community banks and credit unions making direct investments into fintech startups. And not just the large megabanks. billion in 2021.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Under the leadership of CEO Randell Leach, Beneficial State Bank is pursuing an ambitious mission of financial activism and strong corporate values. The idea that community banking can be a force for positive change is at the heart of Beneficial State Bank, which engages its customers through financial activism. Photo: Ashley Courter.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

“For Ron, giving back to the community is part of the essence of who he is. With vigor and a strong commitment to service, Ron Paul leads a rapidly growing community bank in Maryland. Ronald Paul first encountered community banking as a real estate developer in the early 1980s. Don’t expect to find him home on a weeknight!”

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CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The publication of Mr. Uejio’s statement to CEEA follows the publication of his statements to the Bureau’s Division of Supervision, Enforcement, and Fair Lending and Division of Research, Markets, and Regulations. He did not identify those consumer advocates.)

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ABA Community Banking

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

On the latest episode the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, Berkshire Bank President and CEO Nitin Mhatre discusss Berkshire Bank's "BEST Community Comeback," a new $5 billion ESG-focused initiative at the Massachusetts-based midsize community bank.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2018

Loadshare supports small- and medium-sized businesses by linking them to first-mile and last-mile delivery services, logistics software solutions and other tools via its community of logistics partners, with the broader aim of helping SMBs develop their logistics strategies.

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South State Correspondent

AUGUST 14, 2024

Commercial lending is more competitive than ever. Why Is It Important for Lenders Most community bank commercial clients do not have professional CFOs or treasurers. Therefore, while the community customer may be proficient in running his/her business, often they lack financial tools and need help understanding the math.

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