South State Correspondent

JANUARY 4, 2023

Because many banks are now producing below their cost of capital, growth further exacerbates their issues and drives them out of business (likely through a sale) faster. In addition, they may consider focusing on these five critical areas: Improve Operating Leverage. Improving efficiency is like “losing weight” and “working out more.”

Community Bank 195

Community Bank Capital Lending Training 195

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

News has emerged, via Bloomberg , that Singapore-based automotive subscription operation Carro has gained the top automotive investment banker for HSBC in Asia as the company’s new chief financial officer. According to the report , the deal comes as Carro raised some $30 million in fresh capital. Proof of that comes from Ford.

Nashville 130

Nashville Tennessee Philadelphia Branding 130

South State Correspondent

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Recently, the American Banker hosted their annual Small Business Banking Conference in Nashville, and as always, it was one of the better banking conferences of the year. Many banks were looking to install more automation to lower operating costs. Gaining operating leverage is critical to produce above-average profitability in banking.

Conference 195

Conference Retail Community Bank Technology 195

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Lots of tech and operations to clean up, it appears, but no solid bank is better qualified than the team from Minneapolis. From nowhere, sizable regional players are being created. Performance and multiples continue to be solid, outperforming most regional banks. Acronym of the Year. Has to be M-O-E. Now, about that execution….

Fintech 143

Fintech Strategy Leadership Lending 143

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. The Tech Award – Goes to Capital One. Best of luck in the next chapter, Chris!

Idaho 148

Idaho Conference Data Marketing 148

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. billion bank in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Fintech 194

Fintech Community Regional Technology 194

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

To attract millennial clients, some old-school gyms are adapting their models to capitalize on the increasing popularity of the boutique studios. US health clubs have already rushed to capitalize on millennials’ devotion to self-improvement, with the volume of US health clubs increasing by 20% between 2011 and 2015. Houseplants.

Millennials 78

Millennials Industry Branding social media 78