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New Trends Redefining the Role of Community Banks

Independent Banker

The banking industry remains in flux. 2021 introduced new challenges for traditional banks, from the added competition of digital-only entrants to shifting consumer banking behaviors and lingering fallout from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Community Bank Builds Future on ‘Banking as a Service’ & Google Plex

The Financial Brand

21 deals with neobanks and fintechs like Aspiration, Ellevest and Greenwood sent a community bank down an unexpected (and profitable) path. The post Community Bank Builds Future on ‘Banking as a Service’ & Google Plex appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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Square, PayPal Pose Grave Threat to Community Financial Institutions

The Financial Brand

Community banks and credit unions outpace megabanks and even neobanks in key areas, but that edge won't sustain those that lag in technology. The post Square, PayPal Pose Grave Threat to Community Financial Institutions appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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Traditional Bank Borrows from Amazon to Build an App to Rival Neobanks

The Financial Brand

As part of a sweeping tech upgrade, a community bank brings retailing savvy to retail banking. The post Traditional Bank Borrows from Amazon to Build an App to Rival Neobanks appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Being 100+ doesn't have to mean 'out of date.'

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4 Real-World Lessons from Banks Wrestling with Digital Transformation

The Financial Brand

The post 4 Real-World Lessons from Banks Wrestling with Digital Transformation appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights. Creating a seamless experience while keeping everything running may feel impossible for many institutions. Here's help in pulling it off.

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Bank+Fintech Partnerships Grow More Urgent as Pressure Rises for Both

The Financial Brand

Combinations multiply as financial institutions face increased demand for digital services and fintechs need a more stable business model. The post Bank+Fintech Partnerships Grow More Urgent as Pressure Rises for Both appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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Banking + Investing on One Slick Mobile App: Retail Banking’s Future?

The Financial Brand

A neobank CEO personally buys a tiny bank as the next step in building a financial super app targeting poorly-served megabank customers. The post Banking + Investing on One Slick Mobile App: Retail Banking’s Future? appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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