Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

While AOBA 2022 had its share of execs wanting to “fake it until they make it” with future innovation, credit is due to the bankers who are pouring real financial investment into new fintech experiments. In some respects, AOBA 2022 felt a bit like bank executives wanted to “fake it until they make it” with their future innovation and fintech.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The B2B eCommerce space saw some of the biggest investments of the year for B2B FinTechs, a testament to investors' confidence in the evolution of the market. The Rise of the Marketplace. Online platforms are finding new opportunities to integrate payment and finance functionality right at the point of sale.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2020

Each week, PYMNTS will round up some of the latest initiatives from governments, banks and FinTechs around the world to lend support for small businesses struggling as a result of the coronavirus. FinTechs Encourage SMB Crowdfunding. Several FinTechs in the U.S. B2B FinTechs Band Together. Fed Calls On Small Banks.

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FICO

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Unfortunately, 2021 will bring the after-effects, as credit grantors, consumers and governments try to work through a flood of uncollectable debt. Increased provisions, reduced capital, less ability to lend. They can optimize the use of their capital and who they lend to. Uncertainty will continue around the economic outlook.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Here’s how community banks can enhance their payments offerings. CB Insights revealed that Q3 2022 fintech investments in payments continue to dominate financial services, with early-stage deals reaching a record high even as overall funding begins to cool. Photo by Juan Moyano/Stocksy. By Colleen Morrison. Quick Stat. Source: EY.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2021

This time around, the SBA is prioritizing underserved groups such as minority-owned businesses and will only accept applications from community financial institutions during the first two days after its loan portal opens, said Lendio CEO Brock Blake in an article for Forbes.

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CB Insights

AUGUST 26, 2021

SoftBank’s capital firepower has helped it become the #2 unicorn investor in the world. It’s starting to see big payoffs from some of its bets, such as South Korea-based e-commerce giant Coupang , which went public in March 2021 at a $56.6B So far in 2021, SoftBank is investing in a record number of deals. First name.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2018

billion by 2021. billion in 2021 and on the Internet of Things at 14 percent a year from $772.5 trillion in 2021. Mashing up OnDeck’s quick credit-decisioning tech with Chase’s risk and underwriting models and capital pools gave Chase a way to expand its community of SMB borrowers without expanding its bad debt.

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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. Instead, we give those dollars to the community.”. Asset size: $1.36

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The ABA stated in its October 2021 State of Digital Lending report that “baby boomers, who until 2020 lagged in digital adoption, upped their online game, with 68 percent skipping human interaction to make a decision about banking products, up from 55 percent before the pandemic.” Knowing Your Customer. The traditional institution advantage.

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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. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Many community bankers expect a recession will start by at least mid-2021, according to the most recent Community Bank Sentiment Index. Return on Tech Investment – Measuring and Achieving Value from Fintech. Navigating the CRE Landscape: Leveraging Your Portfolio For Growth in 2020. Learn More. Learn More.

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Lex Sokolin

DECEMBER 31, 2020

A Year in Financial Models, Fintech Valuations, Super Apps, Big Tech, Decentralized Finance, the Multiverse, Pandemic, Revolution, Crypto Art, and the Nature of the Universe Hi Fintech futurists — You should be out partying! Is Ant Financial the best Fintech in the world? and try to answer with the word “community”.

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Lex Sokolin

DECEMBER 31, 2020

A Year in Financial Models, Fintech Valuations, Super Apps, Big Tech, Decentralized Finance, the Multiverse, Pandemic, Revolution, Crypto Art, and the Nature of the Universe Hi Fintech futurists — You should be out partying! Is Ant Financial the best Fintech in the world? and try to answer with the word “community”.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Along with the FDIC’s final rule regarding brokered deposits , the adoption of the final rule represents a significant development for fintech companies and other commercial companies seeking to establish ILCs. The final rule is effective on April 1, 2021 and substantially adopts the FDIC’s proposal.

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Current

DECEMBER 31, 2020

$1,200 + $600: Amount of individual stimulus payments in April and December, respectively, which we were first fintech in the country to credit immediately for our members both times. We can’t wait to do MORE in 2021.

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Gonzobanker

JULY 6, 2021

It has become crystal clear that digital transformation is now the largest technology initiative for regional and community financial institutions. Maybe this is the new reality for community bankers, but Cornerstone Advisors is seeing little evidence that they’re serious about implementing a comprehensive digital strategy.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Our clients showed banking at its best – obsessed with customer well-being, good corporate citizenship, and strong community focus. Expect more cost-driven MOEs in 2021! We compressed about five years of change into about six months.

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Gonzobanker

JANUARY 4, 2022

These fintech and banking trends should be on financial institutions’ radar in the year ahead. This list of top banking and fintech trends for 2022 won’t tell anyone anything they haven’t already heard about. In 2022, community banks and credit unions will have to revisit and overhaul their overdraft policies and strategies.

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FICO

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Tue, 10/26/2021 - 10:24. This COVID pandemic aftershock is about to hit the financial services industry, which means that credit unions need to pay close attention to their capital, asset quality, earnings, and liquidity. A credit union’s strengths lie in its members, its service, its community involvement, and the community’s trust.

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Fintech Labs Insights

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The company says it surpassed $1B in cumulative transactions in April 2021 with $600M in Q1 alone. The startup has raised $46M, a $5M seed in March 2019 and a $41M A-round in June 2021. Its first outside capital was from the Barclays Techstar accelerator in 2017 ( see Techstars demo here ). Homepage (9 Sep 2021).

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Abrigo

MARCH 24, 2021

Takeaway 1 Financial institutions that invested in technology in 2020 are using it to increase the loan portfolio in 2021. Growing loans, earnings are banks' top challenges in 2021. The top banking challenges in 2021 are growing loans and earnings, according to Independent Banker’s recent 2021 Community Bank CEO Outlook survey.

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Abrigo

APRIL 22, 2024

Small business lending is also a prominent line of business for many financial institutions, especially those driven by a mission to help their communities thrive. Almost half sought credit to grow their businesses, and 28% applied to make repairs or replace capital assets. A majority of applicants sought less than $100,000.

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Lex Sokolin

JANUARY 14, 2021

If you are a financial advisor or a trust company, you have missed out on $1 trillion in capital appreciation for your customers. We love the robot as much as the next Fintech commentator. And that the capital appreciation that matters?—?cementing Second, Fintechs (e.g., It must attract global capital and global talent.

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Lex Sokolin

JANUARY 14, 2021

If you are a financial advisor or a trust company, you have missed out on $1 trillion in capital appreciation for your customers. We love the robot as much as the next Fintech commentator. And that the capital appreciation that matters?—?cementing Second, Fintechs (e.g., It must attract global capital and global talent.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 9, 2022

In our previous article ( HERE ), we reviewed the banking industry’s cost of funding earning assets (COF), and we compared how community banks’ COF behaves relative to national banks in a rising interest rate cycle. percentage points to 67.52% from the end of 2019 to the end of 2021. from 2019 to 2021.

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Fintech Labs Insights

APRIL 16, 2020

In my 25 years in the fintech space, I’ve had the misfortune to experience three massive ecosystem shocks. To help gauge where fintech is now and how and when it will get back on its feet, let’s compare and contrast the three downturns and their recoveries. Coronovirus crisis (2020-2021). Financial crisis. Coronavirus crisis.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Total return includes two components: capital appreciation and dividends. As a point of reference, the S&P US BMI Bank Total Return Index for the five years ended December 27, 2021 was 60.4%. Silvergate Capital Corporation (NYSE: SI) #2. Silvergate Capital Corporation (NYSE: SI) Here we are again. Nasdaq: LOB) #3.

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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. First Community Bank of the Heartland, Inc.

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Perficient

MAY 21, 2021

Perficient Bright Paths is a program designed to advance STEM education and career opportunities for underrepresented constituencies and communities. She taught herself Python in order to pass Bright Paths technical interview for admissions and will be graduating from Bright Paths in June 2021. Bright Paths Project: Grow Better.

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The Biden Administration recently announced a slate of new public and private sector initiatives aimed at advancing racial equity by delivering “capital and resources to underserved small businesses and the community lenders who serve them.” No timetable for the new SBA rules has been set. .

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Takeaway 3 Community banks have seen less volatility in noninterest income, and many are still eyeing growth across the category. Lawmakers and the regulatory community have taken notice of the increase in bank service charges and fee income and have responded, specifically regarding overdraft fees. Community banks target growth.

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South State Correspondent

JULY 25, 2022

How are you handling partnerships, and are you part of any fintech consortiums to assist are now common questions. Loan Pricing: Loan pricing has increased in the capital markets, yet bank loan pricing has continued to compress. Capital: What are your plans for a capital raise or restructuring? Asset Quality. and beyond.

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Lex Sokolin

OCTOBER 28, 2020

from virtual communities to augmented reality. Rather, communications and enterprise infrastructure. cough blockchain* Last week, the company announced a planned spin-off for its Managed Infrastructure Services unit by end of 2021 , which currently generates about $19 billion out of IBM’s $75 billion of revenue (give or take).

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In 2021, there were more than 120 fintech IPOs in the U.S., 2022 was the year the fintech industry and venture capital firms figured out that banking is harder than everybody thought. Acquisition of the Year: Bank Acquiring a Fintech. Acquisition of the Year: Fintech Acquiring a Bank. Bravo April!

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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.

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