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Kentucky banks stand tall

Independent Banker

Chris Vogt of the Wisconsin Badgers NCAA basketball team presents an anonymous donation to First Kentucky Bank officials. We’re not thought of as ‘tornado alley’ around here, at least not before this,” says Stacy Overby, senior vice president of $535 million-asset First Kentucky Bank in Mayfield, Ky. A beacon of light.

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Even in pandemic, small banks forge ahead with core conversions

American Banker

Many community banks, like Peoples Community in Wisconsin, say they proceeded despite the technological challenges presented by social distancing because the crisis has exposed the shortcomings of their digital systems.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

The Peoples Bank helped the Jones family of Legacy Dairy in Hiseville, Ky., From left, Ally Jones; bank chairman, president and CEO Terry L. Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. The bank provides crop insurance to farmers in 11 states.

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Best banks to work for in the U.S.

Abrigo

The top 10 banks on American Banker’s list are featured below. It is of interest to note that many may be considered smaller, community banks. Live Oak Bank. Take, for example, Live Oak Bank in Wilmington, NC, which has the top spot on the list. 1st National Bank. 3 on American Banker’s list.

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Capstone Conference

Independent Banker

Wisconsin bank uses LEAD FWD Summit as a development resource. You can feel the energy boost at Park Bank from its leadership development program. Young employees at the community bank in Madison, Wis., By Tim Cook. are excited. They’re learning new skills. They’re undertaking new challenges.

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North Shore Bank to Buy Layton Park Financial in Wisconsin

American Banker

North Shore Bank in Brookfield, Wis., has agreed to buy Layton Park Financial Group in West Allis, Wis.

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Banking"s Top 5 Total Return to Shareholders: 2020 Edition

Jeff For Banks

Meta Financial Group, Inc. The first crypto currency bank to crack the Top 5 and in the top position no less! While the S&P US BMI Banks Index was down 16%, FDBC held serve. This puts its price to tangible book ratio slightly north of 2x, high by traditional community bank standards today. FS Bancorp, Inc.