Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

When the 2022/23 ICBA board of directors was introduced at ICBA LIVE in San Antonio, Texas, there was a palpable sense of excitement in the air. I will also emphasize the importance of financial literacy and our need to engage and connect through all communications channels, but especially on social media. By Molly Bennett.

Community Bank 239

Community Bank Community Industry Texas 239

Gonzobanker

JULY 10, 2020

Regardless of their viewpoints on capital recovery, now is the time for banking leaders to reevaluate their planning strategies. In a recent Fortune survey, 55% of corporate executives said they expect to return to 2019 capital spending levels sometime in 2021. What businesses need capital in the interim? Capital will be king!

Risk Management 88

Risk Management Capital Strategy social media 88

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

times tangible book for the attractive geographic footprint of BBVA weeks before the COVID vaccine starts to ship should spell accretion and strong future strategic positioning for PNC, especially in Texas where a brain drain from California led by Elon Musk will continue. The Tiny Bank that Did It Award UBank of Texas.

Idaho 181

Idaho Community Industry Strategy 181

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2017

BNC shareholders got a terrific premium, a 47% dividend increase, and a continued leadership role for Richard D. The Get Outta Dodge (and Focus) Award – Goes to Capital One for exiting a significant mortgage business to focus on cards and direct banking. Rick” Callicutt II, BNC’s CEO. Happy Holidays!

Conference 101

Conference Industry Community Bank Community 101

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Sure, we bought some December options on west Texas crude at $100 a barrel, but it was only with a third of the 401(k)—plenty of time to make that up, right? No one has been more successful at using social media to generate awareness and a positive image for their bank than Jill (@JillCastilla, @CitizensEdmond). Y2K Redux Award.

Community Bank 60

Community Bank Apple Community Technology 60

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2018

There is a nice mix of the executive gene pool among these two organizations to build the future leadership team, and this deal helps CenterState gain scale as it moved past the dreaded $10 billion regulatory mark. Capital One quit mortgage late in 2017. The I’m Serious About Digital Transformation Award. Strategic Clarity Award.

Fintech 105

Fintech Conference Innovation Community 105