Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Early adopters are earning prestige while investors and a hoard of community banks explore the opportunity to tap into this new source of revenue. However, if BaaS is ever going to enhance shareholder value, bankers need to ensure they have the strategic focus, operational savvy, and execution commitment to do it right.

Community Bank 118

Community Bank Strategy Risk Management Fintech 118

Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In the throes of managing balance sheets and loan portfolios and at the same time executing daily “run the bank” operations, bankers are faced with the need to continuously develop new customer experiences and scale enterprise capabilities. And, quite frankly, they’re struggling.

Leadership 155

Leadership Industry Management Resources 155

Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

Thankfully for bank and credit union executives, lenders, risk managers, and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officers, banking podcasts and podcasts for credit unions are plentiful, and options are growing. Other podcasts might be internationally based and of little interest to community financial institutions or credit unions based in the U.S.

Community 195

Community Lending Maine Resources 195

Abrigo

OCTOBER 20, 2020

From economic forecasts to company culture, there were important takeaways for all community financial institutions. . Millennium Bank, like many community financial institutions, is heavily concentrated in commercial real estate (CRE). Increase efficiency and improve the overall borrower experience. Drive Growth. learn more.

Management 195

Management Lending Community Strategy 195

South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As can be seen, the conference largely revolved around payments, artificial intelligence, fintech partnerships/management, regulation, and fraud/identity in its various forms. Generative AI: Traditional AI was ever-present in touted solutions regarding fraud, risk management, and the customer experience.

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Conference Las Vegas Fraud Case Study 221

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Indeed, the financial institutions surveyed most frequently identified the following as their top challenges in small business lending: Efficiency Process, operations, and staffing Competition Over half of the survey respondents cited efficiency as a challenge when it comes to small business lending. Knowing Your Customer.

How To 195

How To Lending Software Survey 195

Gonzobanker

MARCH 22, 2023

Here are seven key areas where bank executives need action plans to address burning challenges: Communication – Bankers have been working to calm their customers and community, but the quantity and quality haven’t yet met the standard in an always-on social media world where the public is sniffing for transparency and authenticity.

social media 78

social media Capital Risk Management Strategy 78

Gonzobanker

JULY 10, 2020

Community-based institutions have unique circumstances (and personal viewpoints) that impact how they see the world in the future and what planning will look like for them. How do we elevate our credit and operational risk visibility to ensure capital preservation and demonstrate strength to stakeholders? Risk Management.

Risk Management 88

Risk Management Capital Strategy social media 88

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.

Fintech 194

Fintech Community Regional Technology 194

Abrigo

MARCH 24, 2021

Takeaway 2 Use this time to optimize technology investments to increase profitability and improve customer experiences. Takeaway 3 Pricing models for loans and deposits combat margin pressure and help retain your best customers. Meanwhile, businesses that flourished in the pandemic may look to expand operations.

Lending 221

Lending Technology Survey Examples 221

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

They are routinely experiencing processes that add costs, delay turnaround times, and can lead to inconsistency in pricing and risk management. The types of inefficiencies and delays are those that can also result in unhappy customers and staff. Standardizing, automating processes leads to scale.

Lending 243

Lending Survey Data System 243

CFPB Monitor

APRIL 1, 2021

Improving customer experience and gaining efficiencies in the allocation of financial institution resources, such as through the use of voice recognition, natural language processing (NLP), and chatbots. Augmenting risk management and control practices. AI use by community institutions. Uses of AI. Cybersecurity.

Risk Management 78

Risk Management Training Lending FDIC 78

Gonzobanker

MAY 21, 2019

Acme has doubled its size in the past five years with acquisitions of smaller community banks. While the Acme team knows parts of the business well, this bank operates primarily with a Day 2 “stasis” mindset. I anticipate great resistance to the changes I am recommending: Guiding Principle 1: True Customer Obsession.

Customer Experience 112

Customer Experience Analytics Management Operations 112

Bobsguide

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Through focused, innovative products, services, and a redefined operating model, BDB has been stimulating and driving entrepreneurial activity in the country. The bank was looking for a modern, digital banking solution that would help it transform customer engagement through the delivery of contextual experiences.

Innovation 78

Innovation Customer Experience Strategy Operations 78

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. billion of assets under management. It was always clear how much Jones loves his credit union, his team and his community.

Idaho 148

Idaho Conference Data Marketing 148

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Banks and credit unions had to fundamentally change their delivery, support and relationship management models at scopes and speeds that were unheard of. And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Jill is continually demonstrating just how loud a $300 million community bank can roar!

Idaho 172

Idaho Community Industry Strategy 172

Independent Banker

OCTOBER 28, 2014

In a world where information can be the most valuable currency, community banks are gathering more of their internal data. a bank software provider in Cedar Park, Texas, most community banks gather data well for reporting purposes. Drew McMullen, a partner and managing director for Sense Corp. They have lots of options.

Data 88

Data social media Community Bank Community 88

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

In a world where information can be the most valuable currency, community banks are gathering more of their internal data. a bank software provider in Cedar Park, Texas, most community banks gather data well for reporting purposes. Drew McMullen, a partner and managing director for Sense Corp. They have lots of options.

Data 70

Data social media Community Bank Community 70

Gonzobanker

MAY 8, 2020

So far, bankers have taken comfort in the soundbite that “this crisis is different” because of the strong capital levels and risk management rigor that has developed since the Great Recession. As the large banks announce freezing lending in some sectors, community and mid-size banks should bring more data and common sense to the table.

Lending 104

Lending Analytics Analysis Capital 104

ZootBlog

JANUARY 7, 2016

Consumers’ use of technology—from mobile to wearables—is driving change across many industries as businesses adapt to how their customers want to engage with them. For some time now, financial institutions (FIs) have responded to this consumer-driven environment with innovation in business models, operations, and IT.

User Experience 79

User Experience Security Community Innovation 79

Gonzobanker

APRIL 28, 2016

According to Cornerstone Advisors research , roughly six in 10 community bank and credit union CEOs are concerned with the regulatory burden. We are hopeful that community banks will also pursue efforts to communicate the real cost of regulatory burden to our friends in Washington.

Regulation 60

Regulation Management Community Bank System 60

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. Simultaneously the bank invested in Paladin Fraud, Trabian Technology, and Chartwell Compliance to provide compliance and risk management solutions in the complex and connected web of fintech partnerships.

Fintech 143

Fintech Strategy Leadership Lending 143

Bussman Advisory

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Services tend to be splintered across multiple channels, making for a disjointed customer experience. Digitalization is also changing how businesses operate. Many corporate banks are saddled with outdated legacy technology that is expensive to maintain, limiting what they can offer.

Industry 64

Industry Innovation Fintech Leadership 64

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Kim, the executives and the boards of both organizations who put rivalry aside to gain scale in the new world of banking where differentiation matters and community can be more than geography. A Gonzo community bank being a leader and not a fast follower – that’s pretty cool! The big bang project is over.” Check it out on YouTube.

Utah 60

Utah System Community Marketing 60

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Kim, the executives and the boards of both organizations who put rivalry aside to gain scale in the new world of banking where differentiation matters and community can be more than geography. A Gonzo community bank being a leader and not a fast follower – that’s pretty cool! The big bang project is over.” Check it out on YouTube.

Utah 60

Utah System Community Marketing 60

Fintech Labs Insights

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Advisor Software is a Cloud provider of sophisticated wealth management and digital investment advice APIs and apps for financial services enterprises. Alfa-Bank offers a wide range of products and operates in all sectors of the financial market, including corporate and retail lending. Blockstack.io

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Company Software Analytics Mobile 12