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Why community banks should partner with fintechs

Independent Banker

With consumer expectations seeming to evolve faster every year, community banks could consider partnering with a fintech to keep up with technological innovation. Those conversations, he says, centered around whether community banks could compete against this brash group of newcomers. Photo by Pogonici/iStock. Quick Stat.

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Regional, Community Banks Face Digital Challenges Post-Pandemic

Banking Exchange

Greenwich Associates reports widening gap in digital investment between national and regional banks Community Banking Feature3 Feature Technology Retail Banking Covid19 PPP Customers Tech Management Mobile Online.

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Community Bank CEO Outlook 2022: Your priorities for the new year

Independent Banker

Independent Banker ’s annual Community Bank CEO Outlook survey reveals how community bank leaders plan to leverage today’s deposit-laden banking environment to grow this year. Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa Maria. So, what’s at the top of community bank leaders’ to-do lists?

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Community Bank Acquires SMB Digital Bank Seed

PYMNTS

Community financial institution (FI) Cross River Bank is acquiring Seed , a small business (SMB) digital banking company, reports in Reuters said on Monday (June 24). Seed members will be migrated to Cross River as the community bank expands with new offices in California and Oregon. reports said.

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New Trends Redefining the Role of Community Banks

Independent Banker

We commissioned the 2021 Banking Impact Report to explore how banking trends are impacting local communities and the perceived role of community FIs. Looking ahead to 2022, community FIs must prioritize meeting consumers and businesses where they want to bank—whether in-branch, online, or in the field.

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Community Banks Voice Frustration With Core Tech Providers

PYMNTS

Community banks are voicing their frustration with what they say is a lack of competition in the market for corporate bank technology providers, reports in The Wall Street Journal said Thursday (April 11). Community banks say their services are often too expensive and can sometimes be delayed.

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JPMorgan Reports Growth In Card Spend, Mobile Users

PYMNTS

12) that beat the Street on headline numbers – top and bottom – based on traction in consumer spending, and also showed growth in its mobile and digital initiatives. The bank is among a trio, including Citigroup and Wells Fargo, that typically kick off earnings season. JPMorgan posted results on Friday (Oct. billion, a 2 percent gain.

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