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Top concerns and growth strategies of community banks: Part II

Abrigo

This article is the second in a two-part series on top concerns and growth strategies of community banks. We can find answers in the August Bank Director’s 2014 Growth Strategy Survey , which asked executives from banks of all sizes across the United States about their growth strategies for the next 12 months.

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Closing Latin America’s $350B SMB Trade-Finance Gap

PYMNTS

They’re not equipped to manage the operational risks associated with these smaller businesses,” Shoihet told PYMNTS, especially when it comes to extending short duration credit lines, debt products or factoring. It’s very difficult for a bank to justify [accounts receivable] AR financing that effectively puts capital at risk,” he said.

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Branching Out: Physical Locations Boost CUs' Digital Plans

PYMNTS

The pandemic has cost more than 300,000 lives in the United States alone, and it has also challenged many institutions — such as credit unions (CUs) — that were never designed to operate on a primarily remote basis. Canada’s largest community credit union has announced that it is expanding its commercial network.

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Stuck in the middle: Addressing the gap in senior housing with financial solutions.

PopularBank

As the youngest baby boomers approach retirement, the number of retirees in the United States keeps growing, with many of them retiring as middle-income seniors. An expert who is already familiar with potential obstacles owners and operators face — staffing issues, covenant challenges, case acuity, and occupancy concerns.

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Popular Bank Implements Branch Realignment in the New York Metro Region to Enhance Focus on Communities and Small Business Support

PopularBank

The branch closures, which are expected to be completed simultaneously by January 29, 2021, are projected to reduce annual operating expenses by approximately $13 million. Popular is committed to meeting the needs of our customers and communities, guided by our 127-year legacy.

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From T-Shirts To PPE — What Hanes Learned From Its Supply Chain Pivot

PYMNTS

Many non-PPE manufacturers have stepped in to help address the shortage, with major automobile producers, backpack manufacturers and even individuals with 3D printers shifting their operations to produce face masks, nasal swabs and other items. president and chief communications officer at Hanes. Around The PPE Supply Chain Spac e.

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Why The Biggest US Retailer Will Stick To Stamps

PYMNTS

In terms of sheer size and locations, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is the biggest retailer in the country, with 31,000 locations covering pretty much every town. billion in revenue and cost $5 billion to operate. However, the report notes that the USPS may not have the expertise or capital to enter those markets.

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