William Mills

MARCH 8, 2018

Metro Atlanta has established itself as a major hub for the fintech (financial technology) industry. According to the American Transaction Processors Coalition, more than 70 percent of all payments on a global scale currently pass through companies headquartered in metro Atlanta, earning the city the moniker “Transaction Alley.”

Atlanta 42

Atlanta Fintech Georgia Metro 42

Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 29, 2021

I chose five years because banks that focus on year over year returns tend to cut strategic investments come budget time, which hurts their market position, earnings power, and future relevance than those that make those investments. Total return includes two components: capital appreciation and dividends. Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.

Capital 78

Capital Texas Metro North Carolina 78

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2016

It was Deloitte’s first public investment in a blockchain startup, according to reports, but the company had already been working with SETL to develop contactless card solutions for Metro Bank. In the years ahead, industries are sure to gain a clearer understanding of how blockchain will disrupt their markets.

blockchain 137

blockchain Metro Technology Survey 137

Jeff For Banks

JUNE 28, 2018

Excess Capital 3. There could be ample municipal deposits in checking or money market accounts. My apologies to Metro Phoenix Bank ($181 million in assets, 1.88%/11.83% ROA/ROE). In the report, analysts Matt Schultheis and Scott Beury laid down the criteria they recommend investors use when evaluating bank stocks: 1.

Sacramento 65

Sacramento Idaho Phoenix CA 65

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The company’s market capitalization, which after declining to less than $600 million in the 2009 recession, has now grown to almost $3 billion. Yet the Gonzo team has to give a shout out to the late entry of Texas Capital and Independent Bank. Expect more of these slam-dunk in-market mergers that reduce locations 10%+.

Idaho 148

Idaho Conference Data Marketing 148

PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2019

metros with more set to be added by Amazon by year’s end. The eCommerce company further announced it has expanded its grocery pickup to Whole Foods Market to Columbus, Ohio — bringing the total number of pickup markets to 30. billion on 500 remodels in 2018 — more than a fifth of the retailer’s total capital expenditure of $10.3

Taxes 100

Taxes Retail Columbus Operations 100

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

No small businesses in those areas means no SMB jobs in those markets. Brookings reports that the 100 largest metro areas in the U.S. More than 38 percent of the market is the domain of 50 large firms, up 11 percent from 1997. had recovered all of the jobs lost in the 2008 recession — plus, added 6 million new ones.

Retail 134

Retail Innovation Maine Community 134

PYMNTS

JULY 18, 2016

The world stock markets have bottomed and bounced back twice, China has become the international economy’s most expensive riddle, England quit the E.U. and, tomorrow (July 18), Donald Trump will officially accept the nomination of the Republican Party at its national convention, where Peter Thiel is the headline speaker.

Lending 100

Lending Payments Metro Cards 100

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2018

PNC made a Gonzo move with a national digital expansion in 2018 with the unique idea of building a small number of branches in target metro markets like Kansas City and Dallas. Goes to the always-sharp Mitch Feiger and the team at MB Financial for the bank’s sale to Fifth Third at a 24% premium to market price in May.

Fintech 102

Fintech Conference Innovation Community 102

Jeff For Banks

APRIL 23, 2017

Chairmen and CEOs alike spout undifferentiated bromides that tells me their strategy in their markets must be low cost. Both of these acquisitions were completed on [date], providing us with well-known and talented bankers and an expanded statewide footprint into new strategically compelling markets.

US 65

US Regional Marketing Branding 65

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

billion chicken wings Americans are expected to eat this weekend according to the (honest to goodness) National Chicken Council. Offered in conjunction with Postmates, the service will be available in the 40 metro markets in which Postmates currently operates. Winner: Pizza . She’s not alone.

Minneapolis 101

Minneapolis Minnesota Philadelphia Boston 101

Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 22, 2013

capital appreciation and dividends. Access National Corporation #4. Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. Nasdaq: MRLN) Continuing the theme of niche banks, Marlin is a direct lender providing financing to business so they can acquire new equipment and technology while preserving capital. BofI Holdings, Inc. #2. Well done! #4.

Community Bank 84

Community Bank Atlanta Community Strategy 84

PYMNTS

AUGUST 31, 2018

The easiest possible summary is that in a post-apocalyptic future, the United States has become the Kingdom of Panem, which consists of a rich, technologically vibrant capital city ringed by 12 impoverished agrarian or industrial districts that are exploited for their resources by wealthy residents of the capitol. and with more planned.

Branding 101

Branding Florida Retail Online 101