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Americas FSI Digital Commentary: 3 Ways to Accelerate Digital Strategy in 2023

Cisco

It’s an excellent way to solidify the optimal operating model mix for hybrid work, digital first engagement, operational excellence and process automation, sustainability, and cybersecurity. Data breaches, ransomware and other modern cybersecurity threats have dramatically changed the challenges financial institutions and IT teams must solve.

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Key takeaways from ThinkBIG 2024: Insights for banks and credit unions

Abrigo

Panelist Roxanne Chance-Chin , BSA Officer at the Bank of Tampa, urged financial institutions to stay alert to the cumulative effects of economic cycles and be prepared for potential rapid shifts in credit quality. The panel addressed the negative perception of compliance in community banking, advocating for a shift in perspective.

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Using digital lending helps to reach small businesses

Independent Banker

We spoke with industry specialists about the priorities for community banks as they build a digital loan process for small businesses. Digital lending capabilities are quickly becoming table stakes, particularly when it comes to small business lending. Benefits of digital lending. By William Atkinson.

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Preparing Merchants For The Coming Mobile Wallet Boost

PYMNTS

But as Good explained, the definition of contactless needs to expand as firms re-examine their digital strategies. Things are definitely shifting toward digital,” Good said. And that is something that merchants, as well as community banks and credit unions, must be prepared for.”. Getting Prepared.

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Paid social media’s place in your marketing strategy

Independent Banker

They share tips for how community banks can get started. Social media has made it easier for community banks to nurture connections with prospects, customers and the community. In its simplest form, it expands the reach of a community bank’s content. By Amy Geist. What is paid social? Paul, Minn.,

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Building a Discipline to Drive Digital Banking Strategy

Gonzobanker

With megabanks spending billions on digital investments each year, regional and community bank executives understand they cannot compete on resources. Instead, these players are focusing on specific niches, brand strategies and community connections to differentiate themselves. Appoint Digital Ambassadors.

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Is Small Business Lending Facing a ‘Moment of Reckoning?’

Gonzobanker

article , former Small Business Administration administrator Karen Mills said community banks with strong small business customer bases that don’t find new ways to serve them digitally are going to face a “reckoning.” In a recent American Banker. While online lenders Kabbage and OnDeck lent $2 billion and $2.5 Taking Stock.

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