Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

We recently spoke with community bank CEOs from across the country to gain insights on how they’re proactively positioning to manage risks and take advantage of growth opportunities in the coming year. Following some respite in 2022, community bankers are bracing for a tougher economic landscape ahead in 2023. Koger Propst.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Huntington and TCF merge to create the $170 billion Midwest dynamo and vault them into one of the top 10 banks in the country. This is an innovation-seeking franchise that has built a solid brand and never got over its skis in execution. The Bank That Gets Fintech. Goes to Larry Mazza and the crew at MVB Bank in West Virginia.

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The Financial Brand

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The highly digital yet personal strategy of one community institution points a way forward. appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Fragmented relationships are the new reality. The post The ‘Primary Financial Institution’ Concept Is Dead… Now What?

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Community bank goes modern in a big way by pioneering a new core system and partnering with an unusual fintech-powered mobile banking club. The post Traditional Bank Stakes Its Future on Daring Digital Strategy appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Jeff For Banks

MARCH 14, 2020

Highlight brands that are supporting their hourly employees even in lieu of significantly declining revenues. As the spread of coronavirus, known as COVID-19, continues to be a growing concern across the country, we’re taking extra precautions to protect you, our teammates and the communities we serve. In case we need it.

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The Financial Brand

AUGUST 18, 2020

Success will hinge on digital innovation to meet new competition, personalized service, redefining risk and managing a remote workforce. The post Five ‘New Normal’ Imperatives for Retail Banking After COVID-19 appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Facebook … and the Facebook Community. Facebook leadership underestimated the role that platform governance plays in keeping platforms alive and thriving – and it may be too little, much too late to turn things around. Online and digital banking is an innovation enjoyed by many consumers, as is P2P payments.

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The Financial Brand

MAY 4, 2021

The post The Banking Model of the Future: ‘Neo+Traditional’ Hybrids appeared first on The Financial Brand. The drumbeat of doom for smaller financial institutions has been slowed by the actions of a small but growing group of tech-savvy innovators.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Mark Turner, Executive Chairman of the Board, WSFS Bank – We have to give the nod to an early 2019 retirement of Turner, who had one hell of a run in 12 years at the helm of a great community and wealth bank. It was always clear how much Jones loves his credit union, his team and his community. Change Agent of the Year.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Hats off to Thomas Shara at Lakeland and Tony Labozzetta of Provident for architecting the new $25 billion super-community bank in New Jersey. It’s hard to understand how Clobes has time in the day to drive her unlimited amount of leadership activities. Provident Financial Services, Inc. merges with Lakeland Bancorp.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. We are in awe. Seriously in awe.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

To those community bankers claiming their growing Compliance departments say no to everything. Community bank marketing resources. Two very strong and focused community banks unite to combine big bank reach with community bank style and make the bet that it can scale to $15 billion and beyond.

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Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

With a focus on digital banking and branch transformation, it was interesting to see the attendee list with lots of sexy new customer experience and analytics titles. Worst practice of the sessions: “It’s an interesting time to be a bank and digital banking is part of an entire ecosystem.” General Sessions.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Hats off to a decade of strong leadership and hard work. While this deal was announced late last year, the heavy lifting was done in 2016 as BBCN Bancorp and Wilshire Bancorp came together under a new brand to create the largest Korean American bank. It’s time for banks to focus hard on marketing and the borrower experience.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Hats off to a decade of strong leadership and hard work. While this deal was announced late last year, the heavy lifting was done in 2016 as BBCN Bancorp and Wilshire Bancorp came together under a new brand to create the largest Korean American bank. It’s time for banks to focus hard on marketing and the borrower experience.

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