Bobsguide

APRIL 21, 2022

Company welcomes Isabel to the Finastra leadership team, as EVP, Lending Business Unit. London, UK – April 21, 2022 – Finastra today announced the appointment of Isabel Fernandez, a highly regarded senior banking and technology executive, to the role of EVP for the company’s Lending Business Unit, effective May 2022.

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Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

Other podcasts might be internationally based and of little interest to community financial institutions or credit unions based in the U.S. Main Street Banking: A Podcast for Community Bankers 8. Weekly episodes highlight innovators and industry players driving innovation in the financial services industry. BankTalk 3.

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Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

From credit union overreach to onerous overregulation, the 2022/23 ICBA board of directors has plenty on its to-do list. Executive committee members tell us what advocacy issues they’ll be focused on during their terms, while board members share their words of wisdom for up-and-coming community bankers: themselves. By Molly Bennett.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ITMs and VTMs are popular retail banking innovations among community banks. We spoke with two community banks that have ramped up their services to meet—and exceed—the changing expectations of customers. Community banks are constantly looking to the future and identifying what customers want. By William Atkinson.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

Daniel Galindo, pictured, and Doug Schaeffer of Woodforest National Bank helped involve the community bank in providing funding for and access to affordable housing. We worked with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to jumpstart its down payment assistance program,” recalls Schaeffer. “We

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Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

Last month, we hosted the 2022 ICBA LIVE event in San Antonio, and the theme for the general sessions was “All In. Our experiences influence our mindsets, our ideas shift paradigms and our vision sets the course for our banks, teams and communities far into the future. Making an impact in the community with a bank-supported initiative.

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Qudos Bank

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Yet the glass ceilings are still there and the number of women in leadership roles remain stubbornly low with women holding only 22% of all CEOs or head of business in Australia (WGEA Gender Equality in the Workplace 2023). What can we do to support and empower women in leadership positions? If you see it, ask why it is?

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Independent Banker

JULY 2, 2022

But instead of touting its own accomplishments during its 150th anniversary, FNB turned the spotlight onto another cherished community institution: the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club. The clubhouse at the Jeffrey location, a community gathering place since 1978, was in dire need of improvements. Putting community first.

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Bobsguide

APRIL 13, 2022

London, UK – April 12, 2022 – Finastra today announced a Banking as a Service (BaaS) collaboration with Microsoft to bring new lending options to thousands of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) – a sector severely underserved when it comes to accessing finance. “We E caroline.duff@finastra.com. finastra.com. About Finastra.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

I see myself as a resource for sellers throughout Perficient by offering thought leadership and strategy that elevate conversations with our insurance clients and prospects. How would you say your role supports Perficient and our clients? We’re developing industry solutions needed by many of the largest insurance companies in the market.

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Bobsguide

OCTOBER 4, 2022

London, UK – October 3, 2022 – Finastra today revealed a sneak peek at its annual State of the Nation Financial Services research. The encouraging research findings coincide with the launch of season two on Finastra Universe TV – a new series of on-demand digital thought leadership videos exploring this world of open finance.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

This developing world of payments and the fierce competition offered by non-traditional providers of financial services presents big challenges to smaller and community banks – those financial institutions (FIs) with less than $10 billion in assets. Other industry data further illustrates the issue. Services Ecosystem.

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Gonzobanker

JULY 20, 2022

financial institution executives surveyed for What’s Going On In Banking 2022 , 19% of community banks and 10% of credit unions had not launched a digital transformation strategy prior to this year, and another 15% had no plans to do so. Among 300 U.S. Own It, Bankers!

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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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Qudos Bank

MARCH 6, 2023

Yet the glass ceilings are still there and the number of women in leadership roles remain stubbornly low with women holding only 22% of all CEOs or head of business in Australia (WGEA Gender Equality in the Workplace 2023). What can we do to support and empower women in leadership positions? If you see it, ask why it is?

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Then right back to the impossible in 2022. This is an innovation-seeking franchise that has built a solid brand and never got over its skis in execution. Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash. Lifetime Leadership Achievement Awards. We can’t wait to see next year’s successes. THE BANKER AWARDS.

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

These community banks share how they have (or haven’t) altered their hiring strategies. According to the BLS, “quit levels and rates” by employees is higher in all employment sectors than it is in “finance and insurance” specifically, which is where community banks would fall (see table below). Photo: Colin Conces. By William Atkinson.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Who saw 2022 coming and accurately predicted the headlines? A few modest examples of the 2022 roller coaster ride: The Fed rate hikes in 2022 totaled 425 basis points. In 2022, there was… wait for it… exactly one. Goes to 2022. Goes to all the hot tech and defi players that bought pricey ads at the 2022 Super Bowl.

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Abrigo

APRIL 18, 2022

Innovation is key in the world of decentralized currencies The United States will have to be creative to stay competitive globally as digital assets enter the mainstream. The innovative world of digital assets has made big strides since its inception in 2009. leadership and economic competitiveness The U.S. Rapid Growth.

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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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FICO

JANUARY 5, 2023

The CFPB's New Open Banking Proposal Will Accelerate Exciting Product Innovations. For several years now, FICO has recognized the potential of new scoring innovations leveraging consumer financial account data. The CFPB’s Section 1033 rulemaking will only fuel further innovations as open banking takes a stronger hold in the U.S.

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