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3 Ways Financial Institutions Can Step Up for Underserved Communities

Perficient

The financial services industry must consider its customer experience game while also grappling with a sense of distrust from many communities due to systematic barriers, maintaining utmost accessibility due to the essentiality of the business, and the lack of financial literacy across the country. Trust and Transparency. .

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Fraud typologies all financial institutions should know

Abrigo

Connect with an expert Common fraud schemes Check fraud Check fraud is one of the most concerning fraud trends for community banks in 2025. These could be held in a local branch lobby, community center, or place of worship. Staying on top of fraud is a full-time job. Let our Advisory Services team help when you need it.

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Improve loan decisioning: 5 ways to serve small businesses better

Abrigo

Community financial institutions have the expertise and local ties to support small businesses, but outdated processes and risk-averse approaches often slow down their loan decisioning. Understand and meet borrower expectations For community financial institutions (CFIs), small business lending presents both a challenge and an opportunity.

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Starting Your Career Remotely: Thoughts and Tips from Perficient’s Newest Colleagues

Perficient

Though day-to-day communication looks different in a remote setting, Perficient’s newest colleagues feel it has been easier than anticipated to form relationships and collaborate on projects. On a day-to-day basis, there are scheduled meetings and seminars via Microsoft Teams to help everyone stay in touch and on the same page.

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ICBA’s 2021 National Community Bank Service Award winners

Independent Banker

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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How community banks can help young homebuyers

Independent Banker

But there are ways community banks can help mortgage-seekers get on the property ladder. So how can community banks help? For customers who decide buying is the right choice, community bankers have a variety of products and services available to help. By Beth Mattson-Teig. Plenty of tools in the box. Flexibility needed.

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Amazon ‘Virtual Conference’ Aims To Bring Sellers, Experts Together

PYMNTS

The event plans such seminars as “Growing to a $1 Million Business” and “Creating Great Listings.” “Amazon is privileged to partner with a large, vibrant community of small business sellers,” added Wilke, who will speak at the conference. event dedicated to seller success.”