Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In the throes of managing balance sheets and loan portfolios and at the same time executing daily “run the bank” operations, bankers are faced with the need to continuously develop new customer experiences and scale enterprise capabilities. And, quite frankly, they’re struggling.

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American Banker

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

For all the technology banks have to help them deliver personalized service, the overall customer experience remains a challenge.

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Gonzobanker

JANUARY 17, 2020

In the soon to be released What’s Going On In Banking study, Cornerstone ’s Ron Shevlin shows that both bank and credit union execs are most fearful of big tech (Amazon Prime, Venmo, Apple Card) primarily because of their great data reach and ability to drive customer experience.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2019

Loyalty and rewards are indeed “table stakes at this point,” but consumers increasingly want something more — and that includes not only larger global financial institutions (FIs), but credit unions as well as community and regional banks. Cigar Experience. Vaduvur used a personal example to illustrate that point.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

New inspirations, fresh experiences await at ICBA’s national convention. Welcome to the Crescent City, where the largest educational gathering of community bankers convenes this month. It’s Community Banking LIVE 2016 in New Orleans. State/Regional Partners Reception*. Monday, March 7. Concurrent Workshops.

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Abrigo

MAY 20, 2015

Other tech updates in banking aim to make their customers’ experience more personal and convenient. Given that consideration, many of the national and regional institutions are able to invest the funds and resources to keep up with their customers’ tech.

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Apple Comparison Mobile Innovation 150

Celent Banking

MARCH 16, 2015

It´s not about doing everything from every channel—it´s about optimizing the customer experience across the variety of methods used to interact with the retailer (or bank). Community banks differentiating from large institutions : This was a common thread running throughout the presentations.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Even with technology’s increasing influence on retail banking, it’s not typical for a community bank to have one of its most senior and trusted executives concentrate primarily on leading consumer product and payments innovation. billion-asset, 85-branch community bank based in Rockland, Mass., is not typical.

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Gonzobanker

APRIL 14, 2015

Looking around online, the closest competing offers I found were $300 from a couple of regional banks, but none from community banks or credit unions. I also noticed online that OnDeck was alongside Wells Fargo and Bank of America in the Top 5 search rankings for business loans.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The merger of equals activity in 2021 was sky high, primarily because banks with pinched margins from low rates worked to grabbed scale. From nowhere, sizable regional players are being created. Bank Merger of the Year. Performance and multiples continue to be solid, outperforming most regional banks. You tell us.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 28, 2022

During the two weeks, there were over a hundred significant cyberattacks by nation-states on national and regional banks that you could watch unfold in near real-time (bel0w) at Gartner and Money 20/20. Any community bank that believes it can keep up and thwart millions of attacks per second is fooling itself.

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American Banker

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The latest report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index reported lower scores for both industries, with credit unions recording their lowest ranking since 2011.

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Survey Industry Report Customer Experience 86

American Banker

JUNE 21, 2020

Business owners are changing banks at three times normal levels, a trend researchers attribute to their difficulty in obtaining emergency loans. If the forgiveness stage of the Paycheck Protection Program proves arduous, that rate could climb much higher.

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Trends Customer Experience Community Bank Regional 92

Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Takeaway 2 Community banks may face challenges seeking reimbursement for breach of warranty claims filed with other FIs. Takeaway 3 Banks and credit unions should leverage new tools to improve check fraud prevention that can ease the burden on their staff and safeguard customers.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

. ————————————————————————— The ‘En Vogue’ Trend of the Year – Credit unions buying community banks. The bank’s strategy is laser-focused. It was the original data junkie.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

The first is the obvious issue: They lack the massive scale and deep IT pockets of the large banks. Most regional and community banks aren’t in the position to develop cutting-edge mobile banking products in-house. Community banks just aren’t offering that, according to Fossella.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. and Summit Financial Group, Inc.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Hats off to Thomas Shara at Lakeland and Tony Labozzetta of Provident for architecting the new $25 billion super-community bank in New Jersey. The Smarter Bank Customer Experience Award. Goes to Brent Beardall, president and chief executive officer, WaFd Bank. The Smarter Bank Innovation Award.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Robert Sarver of Western Alliance Bancorporation said he started his company after being “unemployed” for two years after selling a previous bank – his wife was just plain tired of him wandering the house in his PJs. Sarver grew Alliance from a small $700 million community bank acquisition to a $20 billion powerhouse in less than 15 years.

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CB Insights

MAY 15, 2019

The lab aims to improve banking through better uses of technology and has a serious focus on customer participation as the best way to find solutions. It is also looking at integrating banking solutions into wearables and how the internet of things (IoT) could improve the customer experience. Founded: 2010.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Mergerama Region of the Year – The Midwest: Huntington-First Merit, Chemical-Talmer, Old National-Anchor … the list goes on. Or the need to take market share in a slowest growth region? Acquisition of the Year – Guaranty Bank and Trust Company in Colorado for its acquisition of Home State Bank. Is it in the water?

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Utah System Community Marketing 60

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Mergerama Region of the Year – The Midwest: Huntington-First Merit, Chemical-Talmer, Old National-Anchor … the list goes on. Or the need to take market share in a slowest growth region? Acquisition of the Year – Guaranty Bank and Trust Company in Colorado for its acquisition of Home State Bank. Is it in the water?

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Utah System Community Marketing 60