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Arkansas credit union taps mobile video banking to reach more customers

Bank Innovation

River Valley Community Federal Credit Union serves 7,200 members out of just two branches in southern Arkansas. Since its membership is spread out across the state and sometimes live as far away as 50 miles from a branch, it rolled out a video banking tool earlier this month to add a more human touch. The […].

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The banks serving active duty personnel

Independent Banker

Under Larry Wilson’s leadership, First Arkansas Bank and Trust’s branch on the Little Rock Air Force Base was named the 2020 Air Force Bank of the Year. Community banks operate on a majority of the country’s military installations. Community banks comprise more than two-thirds of the 66 banks operating on U.S.

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Southern Bancorp’s innovation lab builds solutions with client input

BankInovation

Southern Bancorp’s innovation division is looking to gain a competitive edge against larger financial institutions by developing products specifically for the communities it serves.

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Southern Bancorp is building wealth for everyone

Independent Banker

Southern Bancorp partners with other community banks to increase loan accessibility and financial literacy to low-income customers. As CEO of Southern Bancorp, Darrin Williams wants to promote relationships between community banks and CDFIs to create more prosperous communities. Better serving its communities.

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Apple Pay Rolls Out To 17 American Credit Unions And Banks

PYMNTS

Among the new firms on the roster, in alphabetical order: Enrichment Federal Credit Union, First Security Bank of Arkansas, Marion & Polk Schools Credit Union, Merchants Bank of Indiana, Northern Michigan Bank & Trust, Ohnward Bank and Trust, Postel Family Credit Union, River Cities Bank, River Town Bank, Simplicity Credit Union, SouthPoint (..)

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Walmart Is Due For An Identity Check

PYMNTS

The chain, born in Arkansas, has long served as a cultural, economic and even political signifier — telling others that one shopped at Walmart, or disliked its corporate policies, opened up a host of assumptions and judgements. Jet.com continues to operate as a separate website from Walmart.com. Go further back to recall the $3.3

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Excited To Help People

Independent Banker

In Arkansas, Jim S. Its staff had about 40 people, many of its procedures were manual, and its competition was stiff with about five community banks as head-to-head rivals. Today, a proud survivor of industry consolidation pressures, the bank has $250 million assets and operates 11 locations in five counties. Jim Gowen Sr.

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