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2021’s Best Community Banks to Work For

Independent Banker

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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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. Clearly, community banks in the region have plenty of opportunities to do what they do best: forge deep and lasting relationships with their customers and communities. These include family-owned businesses, community businesses and operating companies.

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The Death of the Community Bank

Jeff For Banks

In June of 2008 I gave a speech titled "The Death of the Community Bank" and in that speech I made predictions. Much like competitors nip at community banks' customers. Two percent opened an account at a community bank. And I had ING Direct as an example of who might be the lightkeeper's cat to the community bank.

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Chamber Of Commerce Backs Community Bank Bill

PYMNTS

Chamber of Commerce is voicing its support for legislation that would ease regulatory burdens for the nation’s community banks in an effort to improve access to funding for small business borrowers. According to reports, the Senate is expected to pass the legislation this week.

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Brad M. Bolton: Working through difficult times

Independent Banker

Working through any difficulty or crisis at your community bank won’t be a walk in the park, but it may lead to an experience for which you’re truly grateful. As a community banker, you’re either going through a crisis or you’re preparing for one. Manage loan portfolio relationships proactively after the loan is funded.

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Will the cost of regulation impact community bank customers?

Abrigo

The banking industry has seen a steady stream of media attention since 2008, much of it in the form of stories about data breaches linked to major retailers or mega banks’ profits. Two recent surveys addressing the community banking landscape have pointed to increasing regulations as the primary cause of stress for these institutions.

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The most popular CECL, ALM, & portfolio risk blogs of the year

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 Management reports, probability of default, and model validation topics were found in the top blogs for risk professionals. Takeaway 3 Updates on interest rate forecasting and best practices for managing CRE risk were among the most-read blogs. About 30% did not have these but were planning on them in the next two years.