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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

Ken Finley, president of Johnson City Bank, in downtown Johnson City with Shannon Sultemeier, executive vice president (left); and Brenda Haynes, vice president/cashier (right). Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. Many of the bank’s clients share that conservatism. Photo by Dennis Burnett.

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The importance of succession planning at community banks

ForwardBanker

According to AARP, approximately 8,000 Baby Boomers are reaching retirement age (65) every day in the United States. Look around at your bank’s leadership and ask yourself – how many of them will be getting there shortly? If you’re wondering.

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A bridge to affordable housing

Independent Banker

Daniel Galindo, pictured, and Doug Schaeffer of Woodforest National Bank helped involve the community bank in providing funding for and access to affordable housing. The 183-unit Melrose Trail in Austin, Texas, is one of the properties backed by Woodforest National Bank. Maximizing NOAH.

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Will Bank Wealth Managers Miss the Golden Opportunity?

Gonzobanker

According to the Spectrum Group, there are now close to 15 million millionaires in the United States, and many of them do not have the confidence or long-term wisdom to manage their investments without guidance. This is where community banks already have a competitive advantage. #4: 4: Integrating the Whole Bank.

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Temenos to Acquire Kony: So What?

Gonzobanker

Kony gets conference-best-practice points for a long list of client-led sessions including Hancock Whitney Bank , Oriental , ORNL FCU , Partners FCU , Umpqua Bank and WSFS. Third Time’s Finally the Charm for Temenos in the United States? market has been a hard row to hoe for Temenos. This third U.S. In this round, U.S.

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CEO Roundtable: Ideas for a successful 2023

Independent Banker

We recently spoke with community bank CEOs from across the country to gain insights on how they’re proactively positioning to manage risks and take advantage of growth opportunities in the coming year. Following some respite in 2022, community bankers are bracing for a tougher economic landscape ahead in 2023. Corey Neil.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

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. Also a big Gonzo thumbs up to Mantl’s Jeff Calnen.

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