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How will the Apple Watch and other tech evolutions impact banking?

Abrigo

An innovation like that can make the Apple Watch and Bitcoin seem archaic in comparison. Other tech updates in banking aim to make their customersexperience more personal and convenient. For community banks and credit unions, this may be more of a challenge.

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Innovation All the Time

Independent Banker

Even with technology’s increasing influence on retail banking, it’s not typical for a community bank to have one of its most senior and trusted executives concentrate primarily on leading consumer product and payments innovation. billion-asset, 85-branch community bank based in Rockland, Mass., is not typical.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

The merger of equals activity in 2021 was sky high, primarily because banks with pinched margins from low rates worked to grabbed scale. From nowhere, sizable regional players are being created. Bank Merger of the Year. Performance and multiples continue to be solid, outperforming most regional banks. You tell us.

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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. stake in Valley Bank.

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37 Corporate Innovation Labs In Finance

CB Insights

When Bitcoin gained popularity, Fidelity Charitable wasn’t equipped to accept it. Working with FCAT, the charity searched for third-party vendors and iterated testing on compliance with legal and regulatory requirements to be able to accept Bitcoin. These bots aim to improve customer experience and reduce manual tasks.