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Rebeca Romero Rainey: A community banking resolution

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. “We look forward to serving you and your community bank in the year ahead.”. Happy New Year, community bankers! And if you haven’t done so already, I encourage you to also come up with a community banking resolution—one that helps you flourish as a professional. I wish I had this when I was running my bank!

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: ICBA’s fintech partnership

Independent Banker

This year, you’ve probably heard me say that ICBA is focused on three pillars: community bank advocacy, education and innovation. As I put on three hats—consumer, community banker, and ICBA president and CEO (in no particular order)—I see three specific opportunities for innovation. Rebeca Romero Rainey President and CEO, ICBA.

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Funding Round Could Give AvidXchange $2B Valuation

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The firm has 1,300 employees across offices in seven states and is distinguished as a global FinTech unicorn. Nashville community bank Studio Bank was the first FI to adopt the AvidPay solution. The integration means banking customers will gain access to the AvidPay network for streamlined accounts payable (AP).

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

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A few years ago, very few people would have guessed that tens of billions of dollars would be invested in fintech vendors and solutions annually – except it happened. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. Best Fintech Acquisition by a Bank. Fintech Acquiring Bank.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

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There is an understanding that technology and fintech are going to cause radical change, but the how, how big and when are still very unclear. Smarter Bank Individual Awards. We like the laser focus here and the progressive non-bank vibe the bank is projecting. GonzoBankers, 2019 was a year of extremes. Well done, sir!

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

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Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking.

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