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5 New Year’s Resolutions For Any Sized Bank That You Must Get Right in 2023

South State Correspondent

In addition to these technology-oriented improvements, there are also a variety of process improvements that many banks can make that are cost-free. Moving all customers to digital statements, restructuring compliance reviews and employee onboarding are just some of the more popular efforts that banks are undertaking in 2023.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. First Southern Bank.

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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.

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CFPB announces new appointments to advisory groups

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB announced the appointment of new members to its Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, and Credit Union Advisory Council. New members to the Consumer Advisory Board will serve three-year terms and new members to the Community Bank and Credit Union Advisory Councils will serve two-year terms.

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Guest Post: Quarterly Financial Markets and Economics Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

He has used his slogan of Make America Great Again to show that his focus will be on the US and the US economy. Third, the explosion in regulations over the past eight years has served to hinder businesses, especially new small business formation, and has drained valuable resources as compliance costs soared.

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The 2015 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Check out Gleason’s stock performance vs. Wells (WFC), Chase (JPM) and Bank of America (BAC) over the past five years. It’s nice to see somebody passionate about using new payments technology to make banking easier and cheaper for the financially disadvantaged. Community bank marketing resources. Bravo OZRK!

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The 2014 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Bank Acquisition of the Year - BB&T Corp. Nice community bank culture fit between the two as well. Bank Merger of the Year – California United Bank and 1 st Enterprise Bank in Los Angeles. Risk Management. ??? takes Susquehanna Bancshares Inc. 4 billion dollars …. Strategic Planning.