Independent Banker

JANUARY 27, 2016

“It’s becoming more and more important for community banks to emphasize that they have the same products and services as large banks.” Eric Morse, Needham Bank. Eric Morse counters megabanks through judicious marketing and branding. That’s the job of marketing to overcome. Needham Bank. Needham, Mass.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Community Boston Branding 70

Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

As in past years, community bankers will continue to contend with a dynamic, highly competitive lending environment in 2016. Several trends have arisen that are likely to continue shaping the commercial lending market. This ups the ante for banks courting certain business owners, particularly those managing startup companies.

Trends 79

Trends Community Bank Lending Community 79

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

TD has been a player that maintained its acquired market share so we are hoping this one doesn’t get messed up like other Canadian banks that have struggled in the Southwest. Acquisition of the Year: Bank Acquiring a Fintech. Let’s see how this new scale allows for big investments in future innovation.

Community 216

Community Fintech Industry Innovation 216

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Chris Myers, President & CEO, Citizens Business Bank – During a tumultuous time for West Coast banks, Myers kept his sights on being a top commercial relationship bank. The company’s market capitalization, which after declining to less than $600 million in the 2009 recession, has now grown to almost $3 billion.

Idaho 148

Idaho Conference Data Marketing 148

Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 12, 2017

My method was to search for the best banks based on total return to shareholders over the past five years. I chose five years because banks that focus on year over year returns tend to cut strategic investments come budget time, which hurts their market position, earnings power, and future relevance than those that make those investments.

Minnesota 60

Minnesota West Virginia Virginia Iowa 60

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Cross River Bank. Though not venture capital, the private equity raised for New Jersey-chartered community bank Cross River Bank is noteworthy not only for its impressive price tag of $100 million, but for its reflection of investors’ support for financial institutions that collaborate with the tech startup scene.

Analytics 176

Analytics Data Capital Software 176