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10 Lessons From The Small Business Banking Conference

South State Correspondent

This conference is crucial because it provides insight into small business banking and has a good mix of essential banking-focused topics with a heavy emphasis on the customer experience. Increasing lifetime value was a common discussion with every bank. However, banks differed in how to get there.

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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. Cybersecurity Readiness Assessment.

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The Bank Legacy Is Dead: Long Live the Fintech Collision

Gonzobanker

Maybe instead of Acquire or Be Acquired, this conference should be called Evolve or Be Acquired,” observed Eric Sprink, CEO of Coastal Community Bank in Everett, Wash., and a trailblazer in the world of banking as a service (BaaS). Think about the wild ride that Silvergate Bank has taken with its crypto strategy.

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20 Banking Realities for 2020

Gonzobanker

In the soon to be released What’s Going On In Banking study, Cornerstone ’s Ron Shevlin shows that both bank and credit union execs are most fearful of big tech (Amazon Prime, Venmo, Apple Card) primarily because of their great data reach and ability to drive customer experience. CEOs need to force a change.

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Ondot CEO: Rewards Are ‘Table Stakes’ — Cardholders Now Expect Experiences

PYMNTS

Loyalty and rewards are indeed “table stakes at this point,” but consumers increasingly want something more — and that includes not only larger global financial institutions (FIs), but credit unions as well as community and regional banks. Cigar Experience. It’s not just about analytics,” Vaduvur said.

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Acquire or Be Acquired 2018: Breaks, Bulls and Business Models

Gonzobanker

Robert Sarver of Western Alliance Bancorporation said he started his company after being “unemployed” for two years after selling a previous bank – his wife was just plain tired of him wandering the house in his PJs. Sarver grew Alliance from a small $700 million community bank acquisition to a $20 billion powerhouse in less than 15 years.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

. ————————————————————————— The ‘En Vogue’ Trend of the Year – Credit unions buying community banks. The bank’s strategy is laser-focused. It was the original data junkie.

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