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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. American Bank, National Association.

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5 ways AI can improve customer service

Independent Banker

AI can help solve customer pain points—but does it mean community banks will lose the personal touch they pride themselves on? As community bankers themselves tell us, the answer is no. First, with AI’s ability to mimic human intelligence, community banks can quickly process huge amounts of data to ease customer friction.

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The Mother List of All Banking Books

Jeff For Banks

A Primer on Money, Banking, and Gold 2008 Cordelia Frances Biddle Biddle, Cordelia Frances Biddle, Jackson, and a Nation in Turmoil: The Infamous Bank War 2021 Alan S. House of Cards: A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street 2009 William D. Blinder Blinder, Alan S. Cohan Cohan, William D. Cohan Cohan, William D.

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Data Dive: And The Winner Is Edition — SMBs Worldwide, DoorDash And Gun Regulation

PYMNTS

This new round of capital will help us further our mission of connecting communities around the world through last-mile delivery,” CEO Tony Xu said. On top of that, many firms have announced they plan to rethink — or simply cancel — their relationship with the National Rifle Association (NRA). So, what did we learn this week?

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GonzoBanker Awards 2017

Gonzobanker

Seriously, sit back with a pocket flask of Pappy Van Winkle, smoke a cigar (or your combustible of choice if you live in Colorado, California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Main or Massachusetts) and enjoy the 2017 GonzoBanker Awards. It’s time to toast the conquerors and skewer the laggards, GonzoBankers. THE BANKING AWARDS.

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Food Stamps Online: The $75B Grocery Game-Changer?

PYMNTS

Those who are unbanked pay to cash their checks, to get money orders to pay their bills and to buy and use prepaid cards. Online purchasing is a potential lifeline for SNAP participants living in urban neighborhoods and rural communities where access to healthy food choices can be limited,” USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a statement. “We’re

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SAFE Banking Act Gains Cannabis-Friendly Spotlight In Congressional Hearing

PYMNTS

Over the last two years, more than $500 million worth of cash deposits from the legitimate cannabis business has flowed into Maps Credit Union in Salem, Oregon. But banks, credit unions and card networks shy away from that industry, despite its revenue potential, due to concerns about federal regulatory punishment.

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