Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2023

George Weisz, Scottsdale Community Bank But for all its embrace of technology, the community bank took its inspiration for an innovative lending program from an old-school tradition: kids’ lemonade stands. We are changing the face of business banking in Arizona by combining cutting-edge fintech technology with true relationship banking.”

Community Bank 172

Community Bank Community Phoenix Arizona 172

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. Users will be able to unlock lending options within Dynamics 365.

Lending 112

Lending Community Leadership Capital 112

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.

Leadership 68

Leadership Innovation Industry Capital 68

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

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

A few years ago, very few people would have guessed that tens of billions of dollars would be invested in fintech vendors and solutions annually – except it happened. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. Then right back to the impossible in 2022. Best Fintech Acquisition by a Bank.

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Fintech Strategy Leadership Lending 143

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Following some respite in 2022, community bankers are bracing for a tougher economic landscape ahead in 2023. So we’re careful when we lend out commercial real estate loans. The residential mortgage business has been tougher in 2022. The ICBA view on… Lending. The personal lending environment carries potential as well.

Community Bank 91

Community Bank Community Tampa North Carolina 91

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Here, we highlight some of last year’s most successful loan producers in the areas of agriculture, commercial and consumer/mortgage lending. The score combines the average of the bank’s percentile rank for lending concentration and for loan growth over the past year in each lending category. By Ed Avis. Methodology. AGRICULTURE.

Community Bank 172

Community Bank Community National Philadelphia 172

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 2021, there were more than 120 fintech IPOs in the U.S., In 2022, there was… wait for it… exactly one. Goes to 2022. OK, show of hands.

Community 216

Community Fintech Industry Innovation 216

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. That’s enough to send normal people into the fetal position.

Fintech 194

Fintech Community Regional Technology 194

CFPB Monitor

APRIL 26, 2022

First, they are consistent with the agency’s stated intent to increase scrutiny of fintech firms, as it could allow the CFPB to conduct in-depth examinations of fintech firms over which it presently has no clear supervisory jurisdiction. These moves by the CFPB are notable for two reasons.

New Jersey 146

New Jersey Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia 146