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Charles Potts: Next-level collaboration

Independent Banker

ICBA has a growing network of people and resources community banks can tap into as they continue their innovation journeys. The ThinkTECH Accelerator is one of several initiatives underway this year to foster community bank-enabled fintech partnerships. By Charles Potts, ICBA.

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New ICBA chairman Derek Williams’ commitment to community

Independent Banker

Derek Williams, president and CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Milledgeville, Ga., wanted to be a financier before finding his way to community banking. He has served as president and CEO of $365 million-asset Century Bank & Trust in Milledgeville, Ga., now part of Bank of America, before moving to Griffin, Ga.,

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CBA of Georgia Spring Meetings: Change Continues to Impact Community Banks

William Mills

The Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) held its annual spring meetings in cities across the state which this year included Macon, Hoschton and Albany (pronounced ALL-benie if you’re not from around these parts). The CBA has approximately two hundred community banking members. Hello, I’m a Millennial.

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CBA of Georgia Spring Meetings: Change Continues to Impact Community Banks

William Mills

The Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) held its annual spring meetings in cities across the state which this year included Macon, Hoschton and Albany (pronounced ALL-benie if you’re not from around these parts). The CBA has approximately two hundred community banking members. Hello, I’m a Millennial.

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How to prepare for FedNow: 5 Steps for your financial institution

Abrigo

Takeaway 3 By following this 5-step plan to prepare for FedNow, your institution can avoid unnecessary risk and optimize the new service. Introduction Guidance for preparing to implement FedNow As the financial industry evolves, adopting new technologies like the FedNow Service can provide significant advantages for financial institutions.

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AI and generative AI use cases in banking: 6 real-world examples

Abrigo

WATCH Takeaway 1 Understanding generative AI and how peers are using AI and genAI helps financial institution leaders and management vet the technology and related risks. GenAI is seeing varied use cases in banking. Nevertheless, understanding the technology is crucial. Credit unions are jumping in too.

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Trust and tax services: Worth offering?

Independent Banker

To satisfy the banking needs of some commercial and high-net-worth clients, some community banks provide trust and tax strategy services. These banks report that specialized services are a way to deepen their already close customer relationships. United Community Bank in Mount Sterling, Ill., By Don Sadler.

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