Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

Executive committee members tell us what advocacy issues they’ll be focused on during their terms, while board members share their words of wisdom for up-and-coming community bankers: themselves. To sum it up, these leaders are all in and all heart for community banking. We are not Wall Street banks—we are community banks.

Community Bank 239

Community Bank Community Industry Texas 239

Banking 2020

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

Several banks resisted the effort—citing concerns over confidentiality and the expenses involved—and at least one apparently changed its status as a community bank. There’s a strong case to be made why such regulations, however well-intentioned, represent government intrusiveness. Now, all those worries are moot.

New York City 40

New York City New York Community Industry 40

Gonzobanker

AUGUST 22, 2014

The number of banks will continue to shrink from the present 6,700, and we won’t ever see more banks than we have today. While we may see an uptick in the number of new bank charters from the near zero we have today, too many other industries with less regulation will attract capital.

Strategy 87

Strategy United States Community New York City 87