Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

A new approach to loan protocols is just one way for community banks to grow in new and different directions. Amid changing economic conditions and rising rates, it’s a good time for community banks to re-evaluate their loan strategy with an eye on adaptability. David, Community Bank Consulting Services, Inc.

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ZootBlog

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

How long should it take to add your spouse to your bank account? However, it took one full hour to accomplish this simple task at my local community bank where I have been a customer for more than a decade. The experience left me wondering, with today’s technology how could this be possible.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Since the coronavirus outbreak, almost half of banking customers have reported changing how they interact with their financial institutions, leveraging new channels like online and mobile banking, according to an FIS survey. These findings are true among all generations surveyed. learn more.

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BankInovation

AUGUST 4, 2020

Customer satisfaction with online-only banks seems to have dwindled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent survey conducted by the Harris Poll. Community banks, credit unions and big banks, meanwhile, seem better poised to retain customers compared to their digitally native counterparts.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

The payments space can be dizzying for even the most enterprising community bank. Experts point to a strategy built on customer input and relationship-building. Banking-as-a-service (BaaS). Central bank digital currency (CBDC). The customer connection. The customer drives everything,” Laverdure says.

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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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PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2019

But this has been the domain of larger financial institutions, especially when community banks and credit unions are included. Last month, payment company PayFi and The Clearing House (TCH) partnered to bring real-time payment technologies to community banks. This is shifting, though. Interestingly, 63.5

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Abrigo

MAY 5, 2017

Instead, applicants have more gripes about the process they encountered at financial institutions than about the financial aspects of their transactions, according to the 2016 Small Business Credit Survey by the Federal Reserve. That will give current customers of financial institutions fewer reasons to look elsewhere when they need credit.

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Gonzobanker

MAY 23, 2024

Cornerstone surveyed over 300 community banks and credit unions and found that more than 60% are not satisfied with their current core provider across several categories. Some financial institutions have recently converted core systems, but they haven’t seen material improvements to their customer experience or efficiency.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

While most of Alpine Bank’s in-lobby “shops” are carried out here at its Glenwood Springs branch, the program also has an online element. It’s no secret why Alpine Bank’s mystery shopper program has helped the community bank meet and exceed customer expectations over the past two decades. Name: Alpine Bank.

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Gonzobanker

JULY 20, 2022

Bank executives are coming to understand that in today’s world, the customer experience (CX) is the product, although not all have made a serious commitment to address newfound competition. Experience design is a specific skillset that is needed to steer the execution of a bank’s digital strategy. Among 300 U.S.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The firm said that an analysis of the top 50 debit card issuers in the United States showed that FIs adopting the instant issuance experience typically see 50 percent growth in purchase volumes, with a 34 percent boost in transactions, when measured against FIs that do not offer instant issuance. in the past year.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

. “After factoring in day count differences and typical seasonality, trends were relatively stable in January and within our expectations,” Mary Mack, head of community banking, said in a press release. “We 2016 but a drop since December, which the bank attributed to typical seasonal slowdown after the holidays.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

We recently spoke with community bank CEOs from across the country to gain insights on how they’re proactively positioning to manage risks and take advantage of growth opportunities in the coming year. Following some respite in 2022, community bankers are bracing for a tougher economic landscape ahead in 2023. Corey Neil.

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William Mills

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Key trends in this year’s report include the continued evolution of payments technology, increased adoption of self-service and innovative branch automation technology, and further enhancements to mobile banking – all converging as part of an overlying strategy to improve the customer experience. Download the full report here.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2019

At the end of the day, he noted, trust is the critical element at credit unions, and the main differentiator between credit union customers and other banking customers. According to this survey of credit union customers, an overwhelming 81.3 But, Lynch noted, it is still a starting point.

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Gonzobanker

APRIL 28, 2016

According to Cornerstone Advisors research , roughly six in 10 community bank and credit union CEOs are concerned with the regulatory burden. We are hopeful that community banks will also pursue efforts to communicate the real cost of regulatory burden to our friends in Washington.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In this feature, we’ll look at a number of ways you can continue to build trust—an especially crucial task as the pandemic continues, telecommuting persists and consumer banking practices evolve. But for most community banks, building a trustworthy brand isn’t a conscious effort. fashioned customer service.

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Social Assurance

MARCH 8, 2021

2020 brought us marketers a lot to consider around crisis communication, channel distribution, and the customer experience. Still, historically, they have done a poor job in communicating it and strategically incorporating social good into their growth and acquisition strategy. Social Good Alignment.

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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

Yet 30% of financial services leaders ban the use of generative AI tools within their companies, according to a recent survey by American Banker publisher Arizent. They can more easily consider how to harness genAI's power to enhance their operations, compliance, risk management, and member or customer experience.

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Abrigo

MARCH 24, 2021

Takeaway 2 Use this time to optimize technology investments to increase profitability and improve customer experiences. Takeaway 3 Pricing models for loans and deposits combat margin pressure and help retain your best customers. Independent Banker Survey. Growing loans, earnings are banks' top challenges in 2021.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

1 issue raised by CEOs in our surveys, bankers had to craft a new and compelling post-Covid value proposition to attract it. 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.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JULY 22, 2015

Fueled by a strong, open API strategy, Backbase’s platform gives FI’s the ultimate freedom and flexibility to work with any core and third party vendor, to create a best-of-breed digital banking offering for their clients. Fidor Bank introduced community banking five years ago.

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