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Data privacy: How to keep customer data safe

Independent Banker

But as the prevalence of security breaches grows, so do the opportunities for community banks to position themselves as guardians of their customers’ personal data through compliance, technology and relationship building. Shielding sensitive customer information from prying eyes remains a chronic industry challenge. Bob Hickok.

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Why The ICBA Is Fighting Industrial Loan Charters For FinTechs

PYMNTS

An industrial bank is an FDIC-insured depository institution that is generally subject to the same banking laws and regulations as any other bank charter type, with the important exception of the Bank Holding Act of 1956. Industrial banks are not subject to BHA. billion to more than 141,000 firms.

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The Niche Bank

Jeff For Banks

Me to a community banker: Why don't you offer more options than real estate secured lending to help fund early stage businesses? Banker: Because that's not community banking. I've been in this business over 20 years and still don't know the definition of community banking. I've got news for you. Seems risky.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

The Bank That Gets Fintech. Goes to Larry Mazza and the crew at MVB Bank in West Virginia. Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash. Eric has always been a student of innovation, and now at Coastal, this fearless leader has spearheaded a number of high-profile banking-as-a-service partnerships.

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THE 16TH ANNUAL GONZOBANKER AWARDS

Gonzobanker

The “Slo Mo” Merger Award – Goes to New York Community Bancorp for its glacial wait for approval of its proposed acquisition of Astoria Financial Corp. Maybe a regulator was out sick or on maternity leave, but this is one crawling bureaucratic nightmare. It’s funny, tongue-in-cheek and just plain different. Check it out on YouTube.

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THE 16TH ANNUAL GONZOBANKER AWARDS

Gonzobanker

The “Slo Mo” Merger Award – Goes to New York Community Bancorp for its glacial wait for approval of its proposed acquisition of Astoria Financial Corp. Maybe a regulator was out sick or on maternity leave, but this is one crawling bureaucratic nightmare. It’s funny, tongue-in-cheek and just plain different. Check it out on YouTube.

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