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7 ways community banks can boost profitability

Independent Banker

Here’s what community bankers need to know when planning their budgets for the next year. These days, there’s a lot to contend with as a community bank, from changing consumer behaviors due to the pandemic to uncertainty surrounding the economy and inflation. By Cheryl Winokur Munk. Quick stat. Source: 2021 Provident Bank survey.

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Community Bank CEO Outlook 2022: Your priorities for the new year

Independent Banker

Independent Banker ’s annual Community Bank CEO Outlook survey reveals how community bank leaders plan to leverage today’s deposit-laden banking environment to grow this year. Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa Maria. So, what’s at the top of community bank leaders’ to-do lists? What changes will 2022 bring?

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A community at the office: Strategies of the Best Fintechs to Work For

Payments Source

Companies that scored highest in this year’s Best Fintechs to Work For ranking go beyond the basics of strong pay packages, generous benefits and effective leadership to take a more holistic interest in their employees’ lives, according to the data.

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Popular Bank’s Commitment to Our Customers and Communities

PopularBank

Dear Customers, Partners and Community Members, Thank you for being part of our Popular Bank family. As we face the immediate and serious health concerns as a community, we are also seeing a much wider impact on all our lives as well as our local, national, and global economies. A Message from Chief Operating Officer Manuel Chinea.

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Why Collaboration Is Credit Unions’ Payments Innovation Advantage

PYMNTS

Yet CUs are also typically local institutions servicing close-knit communities, so taking on a leadership role within the global payments innovation ecosystem may not seem like the most natural fit. ” Leadership Through Collaboration. . ” Leadership Through Collaboration. As the U.S.

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What are power skills?

Independent Banker

The skills needed to succeed in the workplace are changing, with companies placing greater value on soft skills like communication and leadership. In response, community banks have an opportunity to revisit hiring policies and training programs. Being a community bank, our customers are our neighbors. By Roshan McArthur.

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New Greenlight Financial Round Pushes Valuation Past $1.2B

PYMNTS

“We’re super excited to back this amazing leadership team who is introducing financial services to an entirely new demographic.”. Families can have up to five cards for children and they include features such as automatic funding of allowances, according to Greenlight’s website.

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