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How fraudsters target different generations

Independent Banker

By identifying the preferred banking and spending habits of different generations, scammers can tailor how they reach their targets. We look at community banks’ options for fighting this type of crime. Reports about fraud losses: Millennials vs. people 40+. Millennials. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Targeting boomers.

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How community banks can help young homebuyers

Independent Banker

As house prices skyrocket, student loan debt grows and wages stagnate, many Gen Zers and millennials are watching their homebuying dreams move out of reach. But there are ways community banks can help mortgage-seekers get on the property ladder. So how can community banks help? By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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How About Profits in the Branch of the Future?

Jeff For Banks

This highlights an important banking concept: revenues are mostly driven off of balances, not activity. Malls are experiencing difficulty in the United States, as millennials opt for smaller, urban environments to shop. Since 2006, community banks have recognized the need for greater balances in branches to improve profitability.

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Banking at the Grocery Store

Banking 2020

Out on the campaign trail, Sen Bernie Sanders (D-VT), has fired up support with calls for higher taxes on the wealthy, raising the minimum wage, and breaking up Wall Street conglomerates. A new study from Business Insider’s BI Intelligence graphically illustrates the erosion in branch banking services.

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Ready for a Sneak Peek? How to Best Prepare for FinovateFall

Fintech Labs Insights

Bankjoy offers developers a banking API for a modern, real-time, holistic interface for credit unions and community banks. Envestnet | Yodlee offers millennials a solution for measuring financial health and promoting a healthy financial lifestyle. nanoPay offers a payments and loyalty solution for merchants.

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A First Look at What’s Coming to the FinDEVr Stage this October

Fintech Labs Insights

Avalara will detail the Weird and Wacky World of Sales Tax. Did you know that sales-tax in the U.S. There are over 12,000 taxing jurisdictions covering millions of taxability rule combinations. Fidor Bank introduced community banking five years ago. is handled unlike any other place on the planet?

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Acquire or Be Acquired 2018: Breaks, Bulls and Business Models

Gonzobanker

Nothing seems to put a bounce in a banker’s step more than a tax break and regulatory relief, and this bountiful energy was radiating at Bank Director’s annual “mecca” for bank M&A in Phoenix last week – Acquire or be Acquired. For those in the know – simply AOBA. 3: Business Model.

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