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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

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. What a year. We are in awe. Seriously in awe.

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Charles Potts: Innovation trends for 2023

Independent Banker

ICBA is leaning into it, bringing its ThinkTECH Accelerator program and innovation efforts in-house to provide community bankers with targeted solutions. Stevens’ novel, The Lies About Truth , that captures our ethos heading into 2023: “If nothing changes, nothing changes. You want change, make some.” Continuing digital transformation.

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Recap of Money 20/20 USA 2023 and 10 Banking Thoughts

South State Correspondent

Generative AI: Traditional AI was ever-present in touted solutions regarding fraud, risk management, and the customer experience. This will present some customer experience and technological hurdles for many financial institutions. However, of course, it was generative AI that remained at the peak of the hype cycle.

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CEO Roundtable: Ideas for a successful 2023

Independent Banker

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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The top lending & credit risk blogs of the year

Abrigo

The most-read lending & credit blogs in 2023 Probability of default, CECL model validation, and stress testing were among Abrigo's top blogs on ALM, CECL, and portfolio risk this year. download NOW Takeaway 1 The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2023.

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Americas FSI Digital Commentary: 3 Ways to Accelerate Digital Strategy in 2023

Cisco

Whether a community bank or a credit union, regional insurer, or multi-national financial institution, cross-functional engagement with champions, key influencers and ultimate decision-makers also helps to eliminate silos inherent in the financial services industry. Accelerated Digital Transformation Framework.

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Why boosting your check fraud prevention is worth the effort

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 Community banks may face challenges seeking reimbursement for breach of warranty claims filed with other FIs. Takeaway 3 Banks and credit unions should leverage new tools to improve check fraud prevention that can ease the burden on their staff and safeguard customers.

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