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Why community banks should partner with fintechs

Independent Banker

With consumer expectations seeming to evolve faster every year, community banks could consider partnering with a fintech to keep up with technological innovation. of bankers are either strongly interested in or already working with fintechs in digital account opening. Matt Gallman, Drummond Community Bank.

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The BaaS Gold Rush is On

Gonzobanker

Early adopters are earning prestige while investors and a hoard of community banks explore the opportunity to tap into this new source of revenue. While customer relationships are being redefined by fintechs, there will always be a place for community banking. Early leaders like Coastal Community Bank in Everett, Wash.,

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How to Establish Quality Fintech Partnerships

Abrigo

Digital Banking Report. Executives must center their communication on the vision for the technology and what employees will gain from it. For the employees resistant to change or feel that there is no reason to change their processes, management must explain the benefits of implementing new software. Risk Ratings.

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Recap of Money 20/20 USA 2023 and 10 Banking Thoughts

South State Correspondent

The catalyst was likely a panel led by the CEO of Taktile (AI Underwriting), a Partner from Bain Capital, a partner for Andreessen Horowitz, the chief data scientist from Branch International (digital banking fintech for India and Africa), and a tech correspondent for CNBC.

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Fintech Deals to Watch: Fall Festivities

Gonzobanker

Digital: Pigskin Pick-Ups Bankjoy , a digital banking provider, had a funding round led by the Curql Collective Credit Union Service Organization. Finastra partnered with Glia for digital customer service. Helix partnered with Unit21 for fraud and risk management solutions for fintechs.

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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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Tech Flex

Independent Banker

At some community banks, budgeting for technology has become a more important focus over the past several years. If the project is something that can make a bank more profitable in the short term or long term, the bank should make the purchase, whether it was budgeted for or not. State Bank and Trust Co.