South State Correspondent

JANUARY 4, 2023

The irony here is that more than half the banks we recently surveyed had some goal and metric around asset growth. While there is nothing wrong with growth, the problem is that most banks are not prepared to grow. That said, smart banks will make growth a byproduct and ensure they have all their other processes right.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Simultaneously the bank invested in Paladin Fraud, Trabian Technology, and Chartwell Compliance to provide compliance and risk management solutions in the complex and connected web of fintech partnerships. Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash. Has it worked? 82% to over 2.3% Inspirational?

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Chris Myers, President & CEO, Citizens Business Bank – During a tumultuous time for West Coast banks, Myers kept his sights on being a top commercial relationship bank. The company’s market capitalization, which after declining to less than $600 million in the 2009 recession, has now grown to almost $3 billion.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

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. Grab some popcorn and watch.

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