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7 ways community banks can boost profitability

Independent Banker

Here’s what community bankers need to know when planning their budgets for the next year. of digital banking customers said they switched to digital banking because of the pandemic. Source: 2021 Provident Bank survey. Here are seven factors community banks should consider as they enter budgeting season.

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Why Citi and Seattle Bank joined Google Pay

American Banker

The megabank and community bank recently announced they're offering accounts through the payment app. Both gave similar reasons: They need big tech to help them attract new customers.

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Smaller, Tech-Oriented Branches Gain Steam in Booming Markets

American Banker

Banks in cities such as Seattle and New York are getting creative with branching, adding some that are smaller than modest apartments.

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GonzoBanker Awards 2017

Gonzobanker

THE BANKING AWARDS. Rainbolt has quietly built a community bank in the past 20 years that is closing in on $2 billion of market cap. GonzoBanker of the Year – Large Banks. Best Bank Purchase of the Year – Goes to Heritage Financial for its strategic purchase of commercial niche player Puget Sound Bank.

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The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

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. Goes to Brent Beardall, president and chief executive officer, WaFd Bank. The Digital New Kids on the Block Comeback Tour.

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