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Brad M. Bolton: Educating future leaders

Independent Banker

In community banking, we’re not ones to rest on our laurels. We’re always raising the bar for ourselves, our teams and our communities to ensure we provide the best possible services to our customers. My dad went to banking school, and I was given the opportunity when the time came. I am a firm believer in education.

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What is the ROI of a Banking Conference?

Jeff For Banks

Back in 2015, almost nine years ago, I wrote an article about banks building their own small business loan platforms. Getting much needed capital into the hands of small businesses that can lead their economies forward. I still find this to be a challenge at community banks. They want to grow small business deposits.

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Recap of Money 20/20 USA 2023 and 10 Banking Thoughts

South State Correspondent

The catalyst was likely a panel led by the CEO of Taktile (AI Underwriting), a Partner from Bain Capital, a partner for Andreessen Horowitz, the chief data scientist from Branch International (digital banking fintech for India and Africa), and a tech correspondent for CNBC. Maybe a topic for next year?

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Banking on a Winner: Fostering innovation to compete in today’s financial environment

ZootBlog

Neobanks are turning users into fans by being nimble, but their very existence often depends on partnering with traditional banks. Smaller community banks are finding it beneficial to collaborate with neobanks. Alternative lending platforms are providing capital to consumers more efficiently than traditional banks.

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Fintech'ers Will Be Right on Branching. Unless Bankers Act.

Jeff For Banks

I also believe that branches can be developed as competitive advantages for community financial institutions. And when my friend and fellow bank consultant Mary Beth Sullivan from Capital Performance Group in DC shared the post in the below pic on LinkedIn, it stirred a spirited rebuttal. The red: millennials.