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The Death of the Community Bank

Jeff For Banks

In June of 2008 I gave a speech titled "The Death of the Community Bank" and in that speech I made predictions. Prediction: The General Bank will become extinct. Much like competitors nip at community banks' customers. Eighteen percent of that group opened an account at a digital bank. Result: Mixed.

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Vista Looks To Sell Huge Stake In Finastra FinTech

PYMNTS

FinTechs in Europe have been experiencing a rise in value as many investors look for alternatives to run-of-the-mill, brick-and-mortar banks. Digital banks are generally seen as more attractive, as they are no longer struggling to find a solid foothold after the financial crisis a decade ago. Vista purchased DH Corp.

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Why Merchant Services Are Key To Small FI Deposit Growth

PYMNTS

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. That brings [smaller] banks an immediate string of deposits,” Good said.

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2020 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Banks and credit unions had to fundamentally change their delivery, support and relationship management models at scopes and speeds that were unheard of. And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Jill is continually demonstrating just how loud a $300 million community bank can roar!

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Temenos to Acquire Kony: So What?

Gonzobanker

This deal looks good for Temenos, Kony and the banking industry clients of both firms. The digital banking market continues a long burn—this time like the smoke of a Texas summer barbecue. Geneva-based Temenos’ announced the acquisition of Austin, Texas-based digital application provider Kony in a deal totaling $580 million.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

After leading a great and vibrant organization at Andrews Federal Credit Union, Jim and his family have taken on a new adventure, and the Gonzo team is confident Jim’s ambition and transparent leadership style will be welcome in Raleigh, N.C. The Bank That Gets Fintech. Goes to Larry Mazza and the crew at MVB Bank in West Virginia.

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Nichols Op-Ed: Brokered Deposit Law ‘Woefully Outdated’

ABA Community Banking

While the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated digital banking and deposit-taking, outdated laws stand in the way of a modern regulatory treatment of deposits, ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols wrote in an American Banker op-ed today.