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

Cisco

As a change agent serving the financial services industry for over 20 years, it is a great privilege to collaborate with Bank, Insurance, and Wealth Management institutions to devise and execute digital transformation strategy, solve complex business problems, and leverage technology to strengthen business results.

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

Abrigo

With the changing political landscape, new regulations, shifting demographics, and economic uncertainty, getting the most up-to-date information from bank and credit union industry experts and peers has never been more important. This sentiment was echoed by Laurie Stewart , President and CEO of Sound Community Bank.

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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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Who Owns Digital? Ugh, That’s the Problem for Bankers

Gonzobanker

Bank executives are coming to understand that in today’s world, the customer experience (CX) is the product, although not all have made a serious commitment to address newfound competition. The bottom line is this: most banks lack the true management leadership and operating disciplines necessary to execute successfully on digital.

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15 Twitter accounts every bank executive should follow

Abrigo

Social media, however, can be very helpful to executives and other staff of financial institutions as they try to keep up with industry trends, scout competitors and stay abreast of regulatory changes or best practices. 3) @JohnRBarlow – John Barlow is president of Barlow Research, which provides market research for commercial banks.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: We stand the test of time

Independent Banker

From new products and services to digital strategies and internal efficiencies, we’ve evolved our business to support our customers’ growing needs. Despite industry transformation, the core of who we are as community bankers stays constant. to attend Centinel Bank’s 50th anniversary celebration in April.

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The case for end-to-end digital lending

Independent Banker

“I’m not sure how we would have processed all of the PPP loans and everything else in the last 18 months without some of the technology that we have implemented,” says Chris Jundt, senior vice president and chief lending officer at First State Bank & Trust. Northpointe Bank in Grand Rapids, Mich., Cashing in on efficiencies.

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