PYMNTS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

This developing world of payments and the fierce competition offered by non-traditional providers of financial services presents big challenges to smaller and community banks – those financial institutions (FIs) with less than $10 billion in assets. That brings [smaller] banks an immediate string of deposits,” Good said.

Community Bank 116

Community Bank Community Operations Leadership 116

Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. This region has the kind of energy that draws people to a place and helps them and their businesses thrive. We spoke with four community banks in the southern half of Texas to learn how they are serving this buzzing region. By Mindy Charski.

Texas 182

Texas San Antonio Community Bank Community 182

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

—Jim Gowen, Merchants & Planters Bank. offers a “humanly simple” leadership style of looking out for others. Central Region Award Recipient. Merchants & Planters Bank. Bank assets: $250 million. Retail outlets: 11. In 1998, the bank became one of the first financial institutions in the St.

St. Louis 105

St. Louis Community Bank Community Leadership 105

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

With vigor and a strong commitment to service, Ron Paul leads a rapidly growing community bank in Maryland. Eastern Region Award Recipient. Bank assets: $5 billion. Retail outlets: 22. Ronald Paul first encountered community banking as a real estate developer in the early 1980s. Bethesda, Md.

Community 70

Community Washington Community Bank Maryland 70

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The merger of equals activity in 2021 was sky high, primarily because banks with pinched margins from low rates worked to grabbed scale. From nowhere, sizable regional players are being created. Bank Merger of the Year. Performance and multiples continue to be solid, outperforming most regional banks.

Fintech 147

Fintech Strategy Leadership Lending 147

Jeff For Banks

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Because what I hear in community bank strategy sessions, the branch is an important if not critical portion to an enduring future. We think increasing teller pay, in the face of rising wages led by larger banks, is enough. It's branch leadership that needs to earn breadwinning pay. Jeff The bank branch is dead.

Branch Design 68

Branch Design Community Bank Strategy Survey 68

Gonzobanker

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

While the Commerce implementation is still in progress, signings of Varo Bank and PayPal followed as well as the 2018 acquisition of high-end origination provider Avoka. With its Quantum offering, Kony has several clients outside of the financial services vertical including the retail likes of Michael’s and Amway. This third U.S.

United States 89

United States Texas Austin Kansas City 89