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Education: By Popular Demand

Independent Banker

The demand for professional development opportunities for community bankers has never been greater. Last year Community Banker University’s eight certification programs provided more than 4,000 community bankers with highly tailored training.

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CFPB announces advisory committee members

CFPB Monitor

Last week, the CFPB announced the appointment of new members to its advisory committees: Consumer Advisory Board (CAB), Community Bank Advisory Council (CBAC), Credit Union Advisory Council (CUAC), and Academic Research Council (ARC). Rebecca Steele, President/CEO, National Foundation for Credit Counseling (Washington, DC).

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Wings CU to Take Over U.S. Bank's Minneapolis Airport Branch

American Banker

Bank at Minneapolis-St. Wings Financial Credit Union has scored a deal to take over a branch from U.S. Paul International Airport.

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Washington Watch

Independent Banker

Many community bankers concluded that the EGRPRA is little more than a “check the box” process for regulators. In fact, our opening salvo in the 2014-16 EGRPRA review offers not just a sampling of banking regulation in need of reform, but also advice on how regulators could maximize their effectiveness over the next two years.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Union has been a stalwart of the California marketplace since the ’50s, and this gives Andy Cecere and team a great expansion into the Golden State and also some nice wholesale banking business. Lots of tech and operations to clean up, it appears, but no solid bank is better qualified than the team from Minneapolis. You tell us.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

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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Banking's Total Return Top 5: 2016 Edition

Jeff For Banks

A summary of the banks, their stories, and links to their website are below. #1. Independent Bank Corporation (Nasdaq: IBCP) Independent Bank dates back to 1864 as the First National Bank of Iona. Nasdaq: WSBF) Waterstone is a single-bank holding company headquartered in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Well done! #5.