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First Horizon Continues M&A with Truist Branch Purchases

Banking Exchange

First Horizon has acquired 30 North Carolina branches from Truist, adding $2.3 billion in deposits Management Feature Feature3 M&A Community Banking PPP Covid19.

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3 business payments trends to watch

Independent Banker

As consumers’ changing preferences prompt community banks to deliver new technologies, here are some of the top trends to keep your eye on. Let’s look at a few of these trends, how community banks can determine if they’re right for them and how to get on board. By Mary Yerkes. are now contactless.

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Funding Round Could Give AvidXchange $2B Valuation

PYMNTS

Investment bank Financial Technology Partners is advising AvidXchange on this fundraising round, according to sources. Founded in 2000 by CEO Michael Praeger, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based firm provides software that automates payments, invoicing and accounting for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs).

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Park National to close 21 branches in Ohio and North Carolina

American Banker

The Ohio company said the decision reflects branch overlap and lower customer usage of the locations being shuttered.

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Small Business Banking Targeted In Open Banking Initiatives

PYMNTS

In this week’s roundup of open banking initiatives and bank-FinTech tie-ups, PYMNTS finds a renewed push to strengthen SMB banking experiences including financing, account management and more. Recent improvements in the customer experience have made open banking more attractive for Funding Circle, added Jacobs.

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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.

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Lenders Getting Ready for Second Round of PPP Funding

Abrigo

During a webinar hosted by Abrigo, Walter Lara-Figueroa, a Lender Relations Specialist from the North Carolina District Office of the SBA, said lenders should plan to book loans very soon after President Donald Trump signs the bill approving new funding. Streamline your PPP loan management. Ready, set, E-Tran. learn more.

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