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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success.

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Clifton in N.J. Hires Rival's Former CEO as Operating Chief

American Banker

said Friday that it has hired the former chief executive of a nearby rival as chief operating officer. Clifton Bancorp in Clifton, N.J.,

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A Financial Institution Investment Banker Had Questions. Here Are My Answers.

Jeff For Banks

Not many investors complained about the old Commerce Bank (NJ) efficiency ratio of 70+% when they were delivering 20+% profit growth. That's positive operating leverage that so many financial institutions struggle with. They also suffer significant stock trading discounts to larger banks, even though they may perform better.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

The Peoples Bank helped the Jones family of Legacy Dairy in Hiseville, Ky., From left, Ally Jones; bank chairman, president and CEO Terry L. Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. The bank provides crop insurance to farmers in 11 states.

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Lakeland Bancorp in N.J. Names New CFO, COO

American Banker

has named a new chief financial officer and chief operating officer as two other executives plan to retire. Lakeland Bancorp in Oak Ridge, N.J.,

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FinovateFall 2017 Live Blog – Day 2

William Mills

Digital banking solutions for community banks and credit unions. A turnkey solution incorporating CRM, invoicing and payments into a simple solution for the business delivered through the bank’s digital banking solution. That SOUNDS like a Georgia bank but I bet it’s in New Jersey. MalauzaiMonkeys.

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