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Helping Community Banks Turn On The Innovation Switch

PYMNTS

Innovation has always been important for community banks, but the driving force of digitization over the last decade has greatly sped up the pace, said Kevin Tweddle, chief innovation officer for the Independent Community Bankers of America ( ICBA ). Community banking is no exception. Leveling the Playing Field.

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Charles Potts: Assesing potential fintech partners

Independent Banker

Photo by Rido/Adobe Maximizing each step in the innovation journey, including the fintech evaluation process, will set you on the right path to a fruitful fintech partnership. And you’ll want to maximize each step in the innovation journey, including the fintech evaluation process. This is the year of innovation in action.

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The Bank Legacy Is Dead: Long Live the Fintech Collision

Gonzobanker

While AOBA 2022 had its share of execs wanting to “fake it until they make it” with future innovation, credit is due to the bankers who are pouring real financial investment into new fintech experiments. and a trailblazer in the world of banking as a service (BaaS). What does this mean?

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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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Fintech Partnerships: A competitive advantage

Abrigo

Many banks and credit unions have found a path to growth via partnerships with fintechs. Technology partners offer much more than just software to banks; a fintech partnership provides delivery channels, convenience, corporate governance , advisory services, and industry data. Are customers requesting new products?

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Developing innovation strategy

Independent Banker

Community banks are independent institutions fueled by the needs of their individual communities, so what constitutes innovation will look and feel different for every bank. Our goal is to help you move more quickly toward practical solutions that serve your customers’ needs. Photo by Robert Severi. Where I’ll Be.

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Charles Potts: Innovation trends for 2023

Independent Banker

Here are what I believe will be the top five opportunities this year: Targeted fintech initiatives focused on meeting community bankers’ unique needs. Agtech, age tech, payments and financial inclusion are top of mind for ICBA, as well as revenue-generating opportunities for community banks. billion in 2020 revenues.