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The Death of the Community Bank

Jeff For Banks

In June of 2008 I gave a speech titled "The Death of the Community Bank" and in that speech I made predictions. Prediction: The General Bank will become extinct. Much like competitors nip at community banks' customers. Eighteen percent of that group opened an account at a digital bank. Result: Mixed.

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Community Banks Aim To Amplify Competitive Edge With FinTechs

PYMNTS

While marketplace lending platforms and alternative finance players first surfaced to compete with traditional financial institutions (FIs), many large banks have now realized that collaborating with these companies is the way to better service SMBs — and without the added investment in developing proprietary systems.

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FDIC Chair’s recent interview gives insight into FDIC’s agenda

CFPB Monitor

McWilliams stated that the FDIC’s top priorities included: (1) reducing regulatory burden on community banks; (2) increasing the speed with which the FDIC reviews charter and deposit insurance applications; and (3) assisting banks to introduce new financial products that serve underserved communities.

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A digital-first bank for south Florida

Independent Banker

Observing the gap in pandemic relief in south Florida due to a lack of local community banks, a trio of banking veterans teamed up to form a digital-first community bank—and were granted a charter in record time to support local businesses. Name: Locality Bank. Keith Costello, Locality Bank. “We

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New Wealthfront Cash Accounts Bring In $1B Since Feb

PYMNTS

Wealthfront ’s new cash accounts have brought in $1 billion in customer deposits since the company launched the offering in February. Now, because of the company’s billion-dollar achievement, Wealthfront is raising the interest rates to 2.29 In addition, Ally Bank and Barclays have high-yield offerings that earn 2.2

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success.

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CARES Act includes provisions affecting financial institutions and their regulation: some key provisions

CFPB Monitor

Section 4008 of the CARES Act authorizes the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to establish a debt guarantee program to guarantee the debt of solvent insured depository institutions and depository institution holding companies. No entity currently engaged in a bankruptcy proceedings is eligible for the program.