Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Maybe instead of Acquire or Be Acquired, this conference should be called Evolve or Be Acquired,” observed Eric Sprink, CEO of Coastal Community Bank in Everett, Wash., and a trailblazer in the world of banking as a service (BaaS). Think about the wild ride that Silvergate Bank has taken with its crypto strategy.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2021

“I’m not sure how we would have processed all of the PPP loans and everything else in the last 18 months without some of the technology that we have implemented,” says Chris Jundt, senior vice president and chief lending officer at First State Bank & Trust. Northpointe Bank in Grand Rapids, Mich., Cashing in on efficiencies.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

They are routinely experiencing processes that add costs, delay turnaround times, and can lead to inconsistency in pricing and risk management. The types of inefficiencies and delays are those that can also result in unhappy customers and staff.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2022

After 40 years in its Cape Giradeau branch, Wood & Huston Bank moved to a new building and allowed firefighters to train in its former building. Before Wood & Huston Bank’s former headquarters was demolished, the community bank lent the space to a local fire department for critical, hands-on training.

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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.

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Gonzobanker

JULY 29, 2021

In under three years, the 10-year bond yield has dropped nearly 200 basis points even as the economy opened back up in 2021. This drop happened just as banks became flush with deposit liquidity from a COVID flight-to-safety, and oodles of government relief checks hit bank accounts. BANKING STRATEGY EXPERTS. The reason?

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

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! The Strategy Award Goes to Axos Bank.

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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. Takeaway 2 Use this time to optimize technology investments to increase profitability and improve customer experiences. Growing loans, earnings are banks' top challenges in 2021. Learn More.

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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. fashioned customer service.

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Social Assurance

MARCH 19, 2021

These community bankers were the heroes of their community in 2020 and were absolutely in the spotlight during the virtual conference. In reflection of the conference and this remarkable celebration, we can take and apply some key messages in lives in 2021. Fear Less, Do More. This past year, many of us suffered from fear.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 25, 2021

Takeaway 1 Many tasks consumers once did in person have been transformed by digitalization – including retail banking. Takeaway 2 A consumer loan origination system can help FIs offer a fully digital retail lending experience. Takeaway 3 Enhancing the customer experience means delivering on customer expectations with digital offerings.

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South State Correspondent

JULY 25, 2022

While this faster hiking has been good for bank earnings this year, questions are starting to arise about the bank’s forecast and strategy for 2023? When rates were at zero, and disposable income was growing, few cared about their bank. Stakeholders want to know how are you making life better for your customers?

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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. Hats off to Thomas Shara at Lakeland and Tony Labozzetta of Provident for architecting the new $25 billion super-community bank in New Jersey.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Meanwhile, technology changes continued at a breakneck pace, with generative AI the biggest topic around management tables. Importantly, Huntington has continued to focus on digital investments and its strong legacy of product management to remain a progressive regional bank. The subsidiary will break even in next 12-18 months.

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