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New ICBA chairman Derek Williams’ commitment to community

Independent Banker

wanted to be a financier before finding his way to community banking. Photo by Harold Daniels Derek Williams, president and CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Georgia, is bringing his passion for community banking to his term as ICBA chairman for 2023/24. That love of community has defined his career.

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ICBA: Building Bridges For The Next Generation Of Community Banks

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Community banking can be one of the most rewarding and most challenging areas of financial services in which to work — that’s the view, anyway, of Rebeca Romero Rainey, president and CEO of Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) , who recently joined the nation’s leading advocacy organization that exclusively represents community banks.

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NEW REPORT: Visa On Arming CUs To Win The War For Millennial Talent

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Earlier this month, Senate lawmakers advanced the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, which would exempt credit unions and small banks from regulations implemented under the Dodd-Frank Act, to a vote on the chamber floor. Helping CUs Engage and Retain Millennial Talent . The good news? About the Tracker.

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Ensure your community bank is inclusive

Independent Banker

We asked community bankers and experts for their advice on ensuring employees feel a sense of belonging. If community banks put in the effort to foster a sense of belonging, the result is a stronger workplace culture, greater employee loyalty and, ultimately, a better experience for customers. By Roshan McArthur.

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Millennials And Minorities Most Hurt By Housing Crash

PYMNTS

Younger and minority populations have been disproportionately affected by the socioeconomic repercussions of the real estate crash and the tighter regulations in the mortgage industry. In addition, homeownership in the African American community has fallen sharply since the real estate market bubble burst. According to U.S.

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What #Banking Trend Will Have the Greatest Impact on Your Bank?

Jeff For Banks

Consumer Demographics and Changing Customer Demands Remember all the pre-pandemic talk about millennials? You couldn't go to a conference without every presenter having millennial this or millennial that on their slide decks. Now the oldest millennial is 43 (see table by Statista).

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How CFIs Can Remain Relationship-Focused in a Digital World

Abrigo

Key Takeaways With more customers leveraging channels like online and mobile banking, community financial institutions are trying to solve how to maintain their hallmark community focus in an increasingly digital world. A relationship-based, community focus in a digital world. learn more.

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