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7 ways community banks can boost profitability

Independent Banker

of digital banking customers said they switched to digital banking because of the pandemic. Source: 2021 Provident Bank survey. 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. Quick stat.

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Top 13 Bank, Fintech & Financial Services Marketing Conferences

Fintech Labs Insights

For financial marketers, especially those in credit unions and community banks, the biggest event of the year, The Financial Brand Forum , is just two months away. See below for links to our financial services calendars, including fintech, banktech, insurtech, general banking events, and more.

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2020 CRE Outlook: Trends Expected to Shape Commercial Real Estate Lending

Abrigo

That’s just the beginning,” warned the Chicago Tribune less than a week earlier. CRE loan growth at community banks has been outpacing noncommunity banks, both in the quarter and over the last year, according to the FDIC’s latest Quarterly Banking Profile. . Watching for CRE red flags. Learn More. Learn More.

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2020 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Banks and credit unions had to fundamentally change their delivery, support and relationship management models at scopes and speeds that were unheard of. And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Jill is continually demonstrating just how loud a $300 million community bank can roar!

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

A few years ago, very few people would have guessed that tens of billions of dollars would be invested in fintech vendors and solutions annually – except it happened. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. Best Fintech Acquisition by a Bank. Fintech Acquiring Bank.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

The Peoples Bank helped the Jones family of Legacy Dairy in Hiseville, Ky., From left, Ally Jones; bank chairman, president and CEO Terry L. Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. The bank provides crop insurance to farmers in 11 states.

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KeyBank Acquires HelloWallet from Morningstar

Fintech Labs Insights

and Chicago. KeyBank’s interest in HelloWallet extends back to at least 2015 when the company announced an exclusive partnership that made KeyBank the only bank with access to HelloWallet’s personal finance platform. . The Best of Show winner from FinovateFall was a busy innovator while under the Morningstar umbrella.

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