Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

GonzoBanker of the Year (Mid-Size Bank) – goes to David Findlay, CEO of Lakeland Financial. Anyone who follows the industry knows this focused institution led by Findlay is all about executing the timeless principles of capital management, credit quality, efficiency and customer service. Paul Murphy, founder of Murphy & Co.

Fintech 194

Fintech Community Regional Technology 194

Gonzobanker

MAY 8, 2020

These three reasonable outcomes of the “Great Pause” recession produce some concerning results by the fourth quarter of 2020: More than 25% of these banks will have negative earnings More than 70% of banks will have return on assets of less than.25% 25% 140 banks will have capital levels that have fallen below 8%.

Lending 103

Lending Analytics Analysis Capital 103

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

million gets the vaunted consumer lender a much-prized bank charter, low-cost deposits to juice current earnings, and a business lending capability to drive future growth. The Bank That Gets Fintech. Goes to Larry Mazza and the crew at MVB Bank in West Virginia. Lifetime Leadership Achievement Awards.

Fintech 142

Fintech Strategy Leadership Lending 142

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Financial institutions went from having no PPP lending program at all to funding their first loan in 90 days – and this with literally last-minute regulatory guidance. You know that dog either has Capital One or Delta Amex.

Idaho 170

Idaho Community Industry Strategy 170

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

This growth has created major opportunities in the payments space, and companies like Stripe — the payments unicorn valued at a masive $35B — are hungry to capitalize on them. Leadership and board members. Business lending and corporate cards. Funding, valuation, and investors. Broadly enabling online commerce. Source: Stripe.

Online 98

Online Company Retail Payments 98

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

So we’re careful when we lend out commercial real estate loans. I’m excited going into 2023, because we have the capital to do more and make a difference in the communities that we serve.”. James Sills, M&F Bank. Sills: Our bank has about $100 million in new capital. The ICBA view on… Lending.

Community Bank 91

Community Bank Community Tampa North Carolina 91

Gonzobanker

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

This deal looks good for Temenos, Kony and the banking industry clients of both firms. The digital banking market continues a long burn—this time like the smoke of a Texas summer barbecue. Geneva-based Temenos’ announced the acquisition of Austin, Texas-based digital application provider Kony in a deal totaling $580 million.

United States 88

United States Texas Austin Kansas City 88

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.

Idaho 148

Idaho Conference Data Marketing 148

Lex Sokolin

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In Europe, over $10 billion could be invested this year, doubling that of 2018 and driven by the sector’s leadership in integrated digital banking (e.g., You may remember the massive payments and core banking consolidations earlier in the year, and this is a version of that type of consolidation in the capital markets.

Fintech 40

Fintech Lending United States Data 40

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Best Bank Sale of the Year – Although it was early in the year, the Bank of North Carolina’s (BNC Bancorp) sale to Pinnacle Financial wins. BNC shareholders got a terrific premium, a 47% dividend increase, and a continued leadership role for Richard D. The Real “Lending” Stock Award – Goes to longtime player LendingTree.

Conference 90

Conference Industry Community Bank Community 90

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

It’s been almost 20 years since the IPO but this team keeps delivering growth and outstanding financial performance while keeping the values of the hometown bank that started it all. This bank has taken the IBS data warehouse tool and built a repository and data analysis capabilities that peers would envy. Bravo OZRK! The result?

Community Bank 60

Community Bank Apple Community Technology 60