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A community bank-fueled payments rail

Independent Banker

Julieann Thurlow, CEO of Reading Cooperative Bank, hopes other ICBA member banks will support the CHUCK payment network. A different kind of peer-to-peer payment service is now available, “built by community banks for community banks.”. Julieann Thurlow, Reading Cooperative Bank. CHUCK network.

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Community Bank Acquires SMB Digital Bank Seed

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Cross River Bank has partnered with a range of FinTech startups since its 2008 launch, including collaborations with Stripe , Coinbase and Affirm , reports said. Seed members will be migrated to Cross River as the community bank expands with new offices in California and Oregon. reports said.

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Compliance changes to watch in 2023

Independent Banker

While the pace of bank regulatory changes has diminished from a few years ago, several issues will either become effective or likely develop in 2023. Community banks must continue to stay focused on regulatory discussions and remain nimble to respond to proposals and address requirements quickly and accurately. Source: FDIC.

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A digital-first bank for south Florida

Independent Banker

Observing the gap in pandemic relief in south Florida due to a lack of local community banks, a trio of banking veterans teamed up to form a digital-first community bank—and were granted a charter in record time to support local businesses. Name: Locality Bank. Keith Costello, Locality Bank. “We

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success.

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FIs Or FinTechs: Who Will Power Banking?s Big Digital Shift?

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For banks, the opportunity is there to cement the trust of their customers during uncertain times that have made individuals increasingly uncertain about personal health, job security, paychecks and even whether the money they have in the accounts is safe and sound.

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E-Signature Approval

Independent Banker

Webster says 75 percent of Private Bank’s borrowers select the electronic signature option after its loan officers explain the process to them. “We Community banks and their customers don’t need to be concerned about the legality of digitally signed documents. Howard Schneider is a financial writer in California.