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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 customers’ experience more personal and convenient. For community banks and credit unions, this may be more of a challenge.

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Morning Scan: Stripe Leads Fintech 'Revolution'; Bitcoin Creator Revealed?

American Banker

Silicon Valley is investing in a startup that seeks an old-fashioned bank charter. Warburg Pincus, which has plenty of experience investing in community banks, is leading an investment round in Varo Money, which is developing a mobile-banking app. Yes, you read that correctly.

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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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NACHA Talks Faster Payments, CHOICE Act At Capitol Hill Day

PYMNTS

Earlier this month, NACHA (the National Automated Clearinghouse Association) sent its Government Relations Advisory Group on its annual pilgrimage to Capitol Hill. The CHOICE Act rolls back regulations that Sullivan said can pin down a community bank and prevent it from serving its function. Banking Around Legalized Marijuana.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

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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. billion bank in the Mid-Atlantic region.

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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. The Bill Moyers “Johnny, we hardly knew ye” Award – Bitcoin’s short but brilliant and colorful life.