Gonzobanker

JULY 20, 2022

Bank executives are coming to understand that in today’s world, the customer experience (CX) is the product, although not all have made a serious commitment to address newfound competition. The bottom line is this: most banks lack the true management leadership and operating disciplines necessary to execute successfully on digital.

Digital Strategies 174

Digital Strategies Strategy Leadership Customer Experience 174

Gonzobanker

JULY 8, 2022

However, in order to address this leadership mandate, CIOs must break through the tactical mindset and focus that consumes most hours of their day. Oftentimes, bank leadership has issues setting priorities, and the CIO ends up stuck between politically powerful executives competing for resources. A national unemployment rate of 3.6%

Resources 146

Resources Leadership Technology Management 146

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. When the 2022/23 ICBA board of directors was introduced at ICBA LIVE in San Antonio, Texas, there was a palpable sense of excitement in the air. Photos by Chris Williams. By Molly Bennett.

Community Bank 239

Community Bank Community Industry Texas 239

Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

Banking artificial intelligence (AI), the customer experience, enticing millennials, and change management are among subjects tackled in recent episodes. Guests and Marksberry typically talk leadership, life, and advice for listeners, all while telling stories of their journeys to leadership in the financial sector.

Community 195

Community Lending Maine Resources 195

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Then right back to the impossible in 2022. Some interesting finalists would be: M&T and People’s United Old National and First Midwest Webster and Sterling Columbia Bank and Umpqua. Congrats on a brave move and national recognition Jim! Lifetime Leadership Achievement Awards. THE BANKER AWARDS. Bank Deal of the Year.

Fintech 147

Fintech Strategy Leadership Lending 147

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.

Community 216

Community Fintech Industry Innovation 216

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Honorable Mentions – while this was a quiet year for M&A, we tip our hat to Atlantic Union’s acquisition of American National Bank and Eastern Bank’s acquisition of Cambridge Bank. The Smarter Bank – Customer Experience Award – goes to Synovus Bank. Expect more deals to be announced in 2024. and Summit Financial Group, Inc.

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Fintech Community Regional Technology 195