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How community banks can address cybercrime

Independent Banker

Community banks have a choice about addressing the problem: Remain vulnerable or be vigilant. Fraud and cybercrimes continue to increase, causing challenges for community banks. But there’s plenty community banks can do to meet this challenge. Here are some ideas for strengthening fraud defenses.

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Community Bank CEO Outlook 2022: Your priorities for the new year

Independent Banker

If 2020 was the year no one expected, 2021 was a year of resetting expectations. Between a smoldering pandemic, the divisive political landscape and strong, albeit uneven, growth, there was a lot to account for in 2021, and some uncertainty remains. Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa Maria. Click to enlarge.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Gonzo readers, 2021 was just plain schizophrenic. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. Two, read and enjoy the 2021 GonzoBanker awards, our annual take on the best things we saw during the year. Bank Deal of the Year. Bank Merger of the Year. Doug Larson.

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Lexicon Bank: A bank that shows its hand

Independent Banker

When it comes to supporting outliers in the Las Vegas community, Lexicon Bank knows how to play its cards. Name: Lexicon Bank. Lexicon Bank in Las Vegas opened its doors in August 2019, not long before COVID-19 shut down the city’s entertainment businesses. “It Photo by Sammy Tillery. By Tom Groenfeldt.

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5 New Year’s Resolutions For Any Sized Bank That You Must Get Right in 2023

South State Correspondent

Popular projects for 2023 include online loan and deposit onboarding utilizing third-party data to speed the process, compliance-as-a-service, payments, card controls, service case management, leveraging data for customer insights, and providing open banking APIs to customers. Develop a more innovative process. Conclusion.

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Formula for Business Lending Success: Minimize Delays

Abrigo

They are routinely experiencing processes that add costs, delay turnaround times, and can lead to inconsistency in pricing and risk management. Many community bankers expect a recession will start by at least mid-2021, according to the most recent Community Bank Sentiment Index.

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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? Expect more cost-driven MOEs in 2021! Let us break it down for you.

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