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The Concentric Relationship Strategy in Banking

South State Correspondent

We concluded that the market does not adequately compensate banks for credit and interest rate risks. Top-performing community banks deploy relationship banking. We define relationship banking as a model focused on a consultative banking approach. uses at our bank.

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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. This region has the kind of energy that draws people to a place and helps them and their businesses thrive. We spoke with four community banks in the southern half of Texas to learn how they are serving this buzzing region. By Mindy Charski.

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Bank Brand Value: Calculated!

Jeff For Banks

And we can measure this by looking at a financial institution's cost of interest bearing deposits, and yield on loans, compared to other regional players that have similar balance sheets. Spread is usually 80%-85% of a community bank's revenues. I kept it regional, and the same asset size range. i.e. brand.

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Mr. Bank Investor, I Have Two Questions

Jeff For Banks

He was also a portfolio manager of mutual funds, hedge funds, and institutional portfolios focused on the banking sector over that period. Prior to Wellington, he was a US regional bank analyst with Lehman Brothers and Bear Stearns. He currently serves on the board of Bermudian bank The Bank of N.T. Technology?

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10 Data-Driven Ideas To Increase Branch Engagement

South State Correspondent

Five: Last Mile Digital Conversions One of the more successful uses of modern branch strategy is to move non-mobile banking customers onto your bank’s mobile platform. The average community bank may have 30% to 50% on mobile, while the national banks are closer to 80%.

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

Gonzobanker

Nothing seems to put a bounce in a banker’s step more than a tax break and regulatory relief, and this bountiful energy was radiating at Bank Director’s annual “mecca” for bank M&A in Phoenix last week – Acquire or be Acquired. For those in the know – simply AOBA.

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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

Tax cuts are adding stimulus and leading to improved business and consumer optimism, but there are some offsetting factors in the form of Fed tightening, low productivity, and large levels of debt, especially at the federal government as they fund what could be a $1 trillion plus deficit this fiscal year. Gas prices remain below $3.00