PYMNTS

JANUARY 6, 2020

Community banks are pushing for a stronger role with their small business (SMB) customers. However, through an embrace of FinTech collaboration and industry consolidation, community banks appear poised to further dispel assumptions of a lack of digitization. A Consolidating Industry. Strengthening SMB Ties.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

But as the prevalence of security breaches grows, so do the opportunities for community banks to position themselves as guardians of their customers’ personal data through compliance, technology and relationship building. Data privacy and security is a hot topic and is only getting hotter. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Photo by Courtney K/iStock By Charles Potts, ICBA If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times: In today’s landscape, data reigns supreme. Working hand in hand with digital transformation, data provides a powerful tool for community banks.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Additionally, a recent survey by FIS shows that 37% of consumers began a new banking relationship with a major national or global bank that had a well-established online portal in the past 12 months. 18% of these consumers opened an account with an online-only direct bank.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

download NOW Takeaway 1 The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2023. Takeaway 2 The top lending and credit blog posts focused on the benefits of banking technology, interest rate management, and developing risk ratings.

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Jeff For Banks

AUGUST 14, 2022

In 2012 the Obama administration launched "Operation Choke Point" ("OCP") which was designed to ensure banks considered the risk of banking payday lenders that were engaged in abusive practices. Interesting was the section "Lack of Empirical Data." Because we are going after "climate related businesses."

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PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2020

Accelerated data sharing has become a focal point for small business lenders and FinTechs looking to speed up the time it takes for SMBs to apply for and receive much-needed funding. This week’s look at the latest in bank-FinTech collaborations and open banking initiatives finds a focus on small business lending: In the U.K.,

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Gonzobanker

APRIL 25, 2024

Once upon a time, First Southern Farmers, Merchants & Community Bank & Trust (or FSFMCBT, for short), a community bank in Anytown, USA, was renowned for its neighborly charm. When Calvin DoRight founded the bank in 1948, delivering exceptional customer service was his dream. Thomas proclaimed.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 10, 2022

FTP was introduced to banks in the early 1980s to help manage interest rate risk on a transactional basis. Over time FTP was further advanced to allow management to measure and manage credit, interest rate, liquidity, and operational risk across business units. Simple Funds Transfer Pricing Example.

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South State Correspondent

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Who the competition is, what the lending competition is offering, their delivery channels, and service levels can help community banks differentiate their services and enhance their competitive advantage. Analyzing the competition can also help a bank be realistic about which products it can sell and at what price.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

The banking industry has seen a steady stream of media attention since 2008, much of it in the form of stories about data breaches linked to major retailers or mega banks’ profits. Risk management issues were also a high-ranking hurdle to growing banks, with 26 percent calling it a concern for 2015.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Relationship focus helps CFIs Small banks can leapfrog competitors and better serve their communities by combining their unique advantages with smart management and partnerships. Takeaway 3 With effective technology, the bank can continue to grow its portfolio without necessarily adding staff.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 4, 2017

Are community banks missing the chance to climb aboard the faster payments train? In late July, the Federal Reserve Faster Payments Task Force released its much-anticipated report on how to strengthen and operate the U.S. faster payments system. When ‘Wait And See’ Won’t Cut It Anymore.

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Jeff For Banks

AUGUST 2, 2021

This is not a high level of revenues to handle all the expenses involved with operating a troubled banking organization at the time. 14/ @Schornack Strong expense management structures allow the SMB more flexibility then to further invest in strong staff and improved client experiences. 12/ @Schornack So this was my charge.

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Gonzobanker

MARCH 6, 2020

Addressing common loan and deposit operations process inefficiencies can help financial institutions deliver optimized value to customers and stockholders. In recent years, many financial institutions have been focused on improving their digital delivery capabilities, often at the expense of their operational groups.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 21, 2023

The need for a known, reliable brand creates an excellent opportunity for community banks to help small business customers while building deposit balances. Community banks can now white label this same product to onboard and process employee retention tax credits for the bank’s small business customers AND prospects.

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South State Correspondent

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

One of the lessons that was driven home at the recent American Banker Small Business Banking Conference in Nashville was the difference in marketing between large national banks and community banks, particularly deposit marketing. Many banks fall into the “recency trap.” There is a reason for this.

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South State Correspondent

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Strike early and often to keep the customer building their relationship with your bank. Where there is no correct answer, the takeaway was that the most successful banks have a clearly communicated definition and often meet with their retail, commercial, and specialty counterparts to manage issues and conflicts.

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Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2023

Banking reports to inform risk management and strategy These reports on capital, growth, and liquidity help financial institutions spot warning signs. They help manage and shape strategy in volatile economic and industry conditions. the Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) and the minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio).

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South State Correspondent

AUGUST 8, 2022

With 100+ public banks reporting, we have more than a representative sample to see 2Q 2022 bank earnings trends and derive some operational insights on bank performance. In this article, we put some data behind the trends and provide optimal targets to help you run your bank more successfully.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As can be seen, the conference largely revolved around payments, artificial intelligence, fintech partnerships/management, regulation, and fraud/identity in its various forms. The near-frictionless Know Your Customer (KYC) solution merits a look from banks. In order of our perceived importance, here is our breakdown: 10.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 3, 2023

The high profitability for banks in 2022 was propelled by an increase in net interest margin (NIM), primarily due to rising interest rates as the Federal Reserve embarked on the most severe hiking cycle in the last four decades. Data Visualization and Bank Profitability. Operating Leverage – Scale matters.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Kathy Strasser of IncredibleBank is evaluating marketing campaign management platforms. Customized, well-thought-out interactions—especially in the online banking space—are integral to wooing new customers and retaining existing ones. MainStreet Bank in Fairfax, Va., Photo by Janimal Photography. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert.

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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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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

Heightened data privacy awareness. As consumers’ changing preferences prompt community banks to deliver new technologies, here are some of the top trends to keep your eye on. Let’s look at a few of these trends, how community banks can determine if they’re right for them and how to get on board. By Mary Yerkes.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Across the world, people are using super apps to send messages, purchase tickets and, of course, bank online. What are they, and how can community banks stay on top of this trend? But with these benefits come newfound threats, chiefly in the form of data privacy and security. Community bank considerations.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Early adopters are earning prestige while investors and a hoard of community banks explore the opportunity to tap into this new source of revenue. However, if BaaS is ever going to enhance shareholder value, bankers need to ensure they have the strategic focus, operational savvy, and execution commitment to do it right.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 19, 2023

The concern is grounded in data as higher balance accounts are more interest rate and risk-sensitive than lower balance accounts. While every bank is now tracking the general metric, only a few banks monitor deposit performance in the category. For example, while banks in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 4, 2023

That said, smart banks will make growth a byproduct and ensure they have all their other processes right. In addition, they may consider focusing on these five critical areas: Improve Operating Leverage. This combination means that banks will need to focus on the quality of their earnings. Develop a more innovative process.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 12, 2022

As usual, it was full of insight that every community banker should consider. Our focus is on information that pertains to the community banking industry. 3) Community Focused. in assets and almost $500B market cap), Dimon emphasizes in multiple ways that the bank’s focus is on the communities in which it operates.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

During the pandemic, many community banks needed to change how they operated. For this and other reasons, now is a good time to review and refresh articles, bylaws and committee charters to ensure resilience and bolster risk management. But if they see it as a risk management tool, it’s a game changer.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2020

But the latest initiatives reveal a growing interest in transforming internal processes, particularly among smaller banks looking to upgrade their core infrastructure and elevate small business lending operations. Equiniti Eyes APIs for Risk Management. Yes Bank Woes See API Disruption. Yet maturation is low.

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Abrigo

MARCH 2, 2023

You might also like this whitepaper, "Best practices for purchasing bank or credit union software" DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 As Southwest Airlines learned, technology shortcomings create enormous costs in the short-term and in the future. But experts say that would be a mistake.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

This developing world of payments and the fierce competition offered by non-traditional providers of financial services presents big challenges to smaller and community banks – those financial institutions (FIs) with less than $10 billion in assets. Those operations manage and own 50 percent of [U.S. Deposit Trends.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ITMs and VTMs are popular retail banking innovations among community banks. What’s on the horizon for retail banking? We spoke with two community banks that have ramped up their services to meet—and exceed—the changing expectations of customers. So how are retail banks meeting this challenge?

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2022

We spoke with industry specialists about the priorities for community banks as they build a digital loan process for small businesses. It’s critical for community banks to have online loan applications, process automation staff skilled in digitization and more. Doing so can help community banks: Optimize the loan cycle.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

These community banks are working to fix that through microlending programs. Now, some community banks are launching microlending programs to redress the balance. which operates $12 billion-asset OceanFirst Bank N.A. Jenny Bennett, market president at $850 million-asset Summit Bank in Eugene, Ore.,

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