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Data privacy: How to keep customer data safe

Independent Banker

But as the prevalence of security breaches grows, so do the opportunities for community banks to position themselves as guardians of their customers’ personal data through compliance, technology and relationship building. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Data privacy and security is a hot topic and is only getting hotter. Bob Hickok.

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Guest Post: FInancial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

Economy and Momentum At the end of June, 2018, the current economic expansion turned nine years old. The second quarter of 2018 saw growth of 4.1% (the highest quarterly growth since 2014) and the third quarter may be close. Growth for the entire year of 2018 is expected at 2.8% for the year ending June, 2018.

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2020 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

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!

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The Future of Noninterest Income at Financial Institutions

Abrigo

Takeaway 3 Community banks have seen less volatility in noninterest income, and many are still eyeing growth across the category. Since the financial crisis, noninterest income has transitioned from an important portion of a bank’s revenue to a much smaller piece of the revenue stream. Community banks target growth.

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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

Now, if Mother Nature would cooperate… Volatility The markets have been incredibly volatile in the first quarter of 2018. Welcome to 2018! During March, 2018, Powell and the Fed increased rates by.25% Businesses should do well as they bask in the lower corporate tax rate, which fell from 35% to 21% at the beginning of 2018.

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Guest Post: Financial Markets & Economics Update by banker Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

Moody’s estimates that there is $70 billion in back rent across the nation. By the way, our economy has done better than all other nations; for example, Europe is 4.3% The national unemployment rate peaked at 14.7% The housing market is robust across the nation. Think for a minute about how huge that number is.