Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In 2022, ICBA’s award-winning ThinkTECH Accelerator program reached more community banks with innovative solutions and partnerships than ever before. For ICBA and our community bank members, 2022 was a year full of potential. In step with community bankers. By Charles Potts, ICBA. I couldn’t agree more.

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2021

We know we cannot just backtrack to where we were in early 2020; we need to develop a new, post-pandemic mindset. Because the community bank business model relies on our employees as our strongest assets, recruiting and retaining top talent has always been a chief priority. But reaching out alone won’t seal the deal.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

ICBA is leaning into it, bringing its ThinkTECH Accelerator program and innovation efforts in-house to provide community bankers with targeted solutions. Here are what I believe will be the top five opportunities this year: Targeted fintech initiatives focused on meeting community bankers’ unique needs. billion in 2020 revenues.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Under Larry Wilson’s leadership, First Arkansas Bank and Trust’s branch on the Little Rock Air Force Base was named the 2020 Air Force Bank of the Year. Community banks operate on a majority of the country’s military installations. Steven Lepper, Association of Military Banks of America.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Under the leadership of CEO Randell Leach, Beneficial State Bank is pursuing an ambitious mission of financial activism and strong corporate values. The idea that community banking can be a force for positive change is at the heart of Beneficial State Bank, which engages its customers through financial activism.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

We know that despite the frights cyberattacks bring, you continue to flourish by safeguarding the communities you serve. After all, the rapid rise in fraud during the pandemic would spook anyone and definitely keeps community bankers up at night, which is why meaningful monitoring and action continue to be necessary. Where I’ll Be.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. The 2020 Census quantified the growth many residents were already sensing: Austin grew by 33% between 2010 and 2020, earning it the rank of fastest-growing large metro. These include family-owned businesses, community businesses and operating companies.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Wintrust Financial Corporation has selected global enterprise technology provider NCR Corporation to provide its new digital-first banking platform, according to a press release. Wintrust’s investment in digital-first banking positions them for success in the increasingly challenging financial services landscape.”.

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ABA Community Banking

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

ABA’s advocacy successes in recent years are laying the groundwork for a return to bipartisanship on banking issues. The post Keeping Banking Bipartisan in 2020 appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Premium benefits packages, professional development and TLC during the pandemic—this year’s winners do everything in their power to keep their community bankers happy and fulfilled. We asked both leaders and staffers to tell us what makes their community banks stand out as employers. Key Community Bank: Leading by example.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

This year’s winners: Left: Central Valley Community Bank, People’s Choice Award; Middle: Kennebec Savings Bank, Exceptional Community Bank Service Award; Right: Cross River Bank, Emerging Service Program Award. Exceptional Community Bank Service Award. Kennebec Savings Bank.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

During the pandemic, many community banks needed to change how they operated. It can clarify roles and responsibilities, encourage timely communication and help community banks operate more efficiently. When the pandemic hit in early 2020, mitigating risk took on a whole new meaning for community banks.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2019

I was blown away by the incredible community banks that are featured, and I have a feeling you’ll feel the same way! Even after such a phenomenal ICBA LIVE and the ICBA Capital Summit, which may be happening as you read this, I can still draw such inspiration from our nation’s community bankers. I’m so glad that I did.

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ABA Community Banking

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The post Banking 2020: Expect the Unexpected appeared first on ABA Banking Journal. There’s no one webinar we can take to help us sift through the confusing effects of the virus. There’s no BankExec simulation for civil unrest. Responding well to crises starts long before the moment of crisis.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

We recently spoke with community bank CEOs from across the country to gain insights on how they’re proactively positioning to manage risks and take advantage of growth opportunities in the coming year. Following some respite in 2022, community bankers are bracing for a tougher economic landscape ahead in 2023. Koger Propst.

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Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2019

It’s always great to be with fellow community bankers, and now, as ICBA president and CEO, our members! Our theme this year was all about being bold, in innovation, leadership and life. It could be something as simple as making a loan to a new kind of business in your community, or bringing in a new technology.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

When the pandemic started in early 2020, virtual learning received an unexpected boost. Whether you are in the learner’s or supervisor’s seat, the phrase “You only get out what you put into it” should be top of mind as every community bank looks to continue enriching its professional development practices and overall success.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In this feature, we’ll look at a number of ways you can continue to build trust—an especially crucial task as the pandemic continues, telecommuting persists and consumer banking practices evolve. But for most community banks, building a trustworthy brand isn’t a conscious effort. billion-asset community bank.

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American Banker

JUNE 3, 2020

David Howard's leadership of the OceanFirst digital strategy and innovation team that has developed a robo adviser, an Alexa skill and other cutting-edge tools earned him recognition as one of American Banker's digital bankers of the year.

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Banking 2020

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Whether you’re a national or local financial institution, it’s important to make sure you have initiatives in place that help you connect with members of your local community. Apollo Bank , a locally-owned bank in the Miami area, is doing just this. In a few sentences, can you tell us a bit more about Apollo Bank?

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Bank Deal of the Year. It was a cray cray year for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in 2021 coming out of COVID slowdown in 2020. With prices rational and revenue pinched, there were some nice acquisitions by many banks. Bancorp for grabbing MUFG Union Bank. The Bank That Gets Fintech. THE BANKER AWARDS.

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ABA Community Banking

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The American Bankers Association today congratulated the women named to American Banker Magazine’s “Most Powerful Women in Banking,” “Women to Watch in Banking” and “Most Powerful Women in Finance” lists for 2020.

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ABA Community Banking

AUGUST 13, 2020

ABA today announced that Colorado banker Jim Reuter will chair its American Bankers Council—the banker-driven peer group for midsize bank chief executives—for the 2020-21 membership year. The post FirstBank’s Reuter Appointed Chairman of ABA’s American Bankers Council appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Social Assurance

AUGUST 14, 2020

Plus, your customers could identify with your national day posts and you all could share a laugh (which we could all use more of in 2020). Our leadership team sent each employee a gift card to a local ice cream shop with the suggestion of taking a fun photo of our purchase. Highlight Your Community Bank or Credit Union.

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Gonzobanker

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The digital banking market continues a long burn—this time like the smoke of a Texas summer barbecue. At 5X Kony’s expected 2020 revenues of $115M, based on other recent deals in the space the purchase price seems like a decent deal for Temenos. “So So now you can lose those European loafers and wear these [cowboy boots].”

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Banking 2020

DECEMBER 11, 2015

She has over 15 years of analytics leadership experience within financial services working with such industry leaders as GE Capital, Wachovia Bank (Wells Fargo), SunTrust, Scotiabank, and a portfolio of over 1,200 community banks and credit unions. Brenda Shimmons holds an MBA in Marketing and is a DI Innovation Catalyst.

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Social Assurance

JANUARY 11, 2021

This all comes while still being slightly defensive and watchful for what will potentially disrupt the plan next (remember the spring of 2020?). In speaking with financial marketers across the country, many struggle with shifting the mindset from crisis communicator to strategic marketer. LinkedIn Live Events. Social Media Stories.

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Social Assurance

JANUARY 11, 2021

This all comes while still being slightly defensive and watchful for what will potentially disrupt the plan next (remember the spring of 2020?). In speaking with financial marketers across the country, many struggle with shifting the mindset from crisis communicator to strategic marketer. LinkedIn Live Events. Social Media Stories.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. American Bank, National Association.

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Banking 2020

AUGUST 24, 2015

For community banks or credit unions who are thinking about search, what would you say is the easiest way for someone to get started with a program? Prior to joining Digital Insight, Sabrina spent 10 years at digital agencies and consulting firms, where her clients included financial services firms such as JPMorgan Chase and PNC Bank.

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Banking 2020

AUGUST 18, 2015

For community banks or credit unions who are thinking about search, what would you say is the easiest way for someone to get started with a program? Prior to joining Digital Insight, Sabrina spent 10 years at digital agencies and consulting firms, where her clients included financial services firms such as JPMorgan Chase and PNC Bank.

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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. 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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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

2) To enable communities, governmental entities, and creditors to identify business and community development needs and opportunities of women-owned, minority-owned, and small businesses. In fact, it took a lawsuit initiated by a California community group in 2019 to get things moving. They just weren’t coming very soon.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Hats off to Thomas Shara at Lakeland and Tony Labozzetta of Provident for architecting the new $25 billion super-community bank in New Jersey. It’s hard to understand how Clobes has time in the day to drive her unlimited amount of leadership activities. Provident Financial Services, Inc. merges with Lakeland Bancorp.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

To those community bankers claiming their growing Compliance departments say no to everything. Community bank marketing resources. Two very strong and focused community banks unite to combine big bank reach with community bank style and make the bet that it can scale to $15 billion and beyond.

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Jeff For Banks

APRIL 14, 2022

2019 Mehrsa Baradaran Baradaran, Mehrsa The Color of Money: Black Banks and the Racial Wealth Gap 2019 Neil Barofsky Barofsky, Neil Bailout: An Inside Account of How Washington Abandoned Main Street While Rescuing Wall Street 2012 Patricia Beard Beard, Patricia Blue Blood and Mutiny: The Fight for the Soul of Morgan Stanley 2007 Ben S.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Despite some controversy about the deal bidding structure, the point is that MB got close to $5 billion for the franchise and locked in an exchange rate before the bank equity market softened. Bank Purchase of the Year. CVB Financial acquires Community Bank. Megan Caywood goes from Starling Bank to Barclays.

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