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Podcast: Inside a Community Bank’s ESG Strategy

ABA Community Banking

On the latest episode the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, Berkshire Bank President and CEO Nitin Mhatre discusss Berkshire Bank's "BEST Community Comeback," a new $5 billion ESG-focused initiative at the Massachusetts-based midsize community bank.

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Gas Payment Solution PayByCar Launches In Massachusetts

PYMNTS

We chose the MetroWest area to launch this new technology — and Westborough, MA specifically — because the community matches our target market demography. Those with E-ZPass can register for PayByCar to easily pay for their gas at the Route 9 Alltown Mobil via their E-ZPass transponders and payment methods on file. “We

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Podcast: Reducing the friction in banking

ABA Community Banking

Anne Tangen, a bank IT expert-turned-CEO at BankFive in Fall River, Massachusetts, talks about BankFive's efforts to reduce friction in the account opening process, as well as her work to smooth the path for talented women in the community bank C-suite.

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COVID-19 Scams Target The Business Community

PYMNTS

500,000 or more in fines may be issued to a Massachusetts woman who pleaded guilty to taking part in a BEC scam, according to a press release by the U.S. For example, in one case, the brothers allegedly changed the PO number of units from less than 100 to 10,000, allowing them to over-bill for the fake order. Department of Justice.

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Bringing The Farmers Market Online With Apps

PYMNTS

Customers download the app through the Apple App Store or Google Play and sign up for the service and choose the market that suits them. It offers delivery or convenient pickup locations in the community as it has partnerships with breweries, libraries and workplaces. The Products and Vendors.

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In the news: Are community banks and credit unions overregulated?

Abrigo

A popular opinion, brought to the forefront last week by a Harvard University report , is that these regulations are imposing a significant burden on small financial institutions such as community banks and credit unions. She also added that community banks, specifically, have seen more than 11 percent growth.

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Charles Potts: Fueling growth through innovation

Independent Banker

Demand for digital solutions continues to accelerate, making innovation an imperative for community banks looking to excel in today’s evolving market. That’s why ICBA makes innovation a priority and provides community banks with the information and tools necessary to grow and succeed in today’s competitive landscape.