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Small-bank rarity: A digital launch that happened on time

American Banker

Citizens Bank of Edmond in Oklahoma, in conjunction with the digital-banking platform Narmi, recently launched an account-opening process that occurs completely online. The project, completed in less than three months, could be a model for community banks that want to innovate but fear being a low priority for vendors.

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Schmidlap Bank, A Division of Community Bank

Jeff For Banks

One of my favorites is the affinity brand Red Neck Bank , a division of All America Bank. All America Bank is a traditional community bank located near Oklahoma City, and has been around since the 1960's. And yes, they recently switched names from Bank of the Witchitas. But did they have to?

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FinTechs Take A Regional Approach To SMB COVID-19 Relief

PYMNTS

Below, PYMNTS rounds up the latest solutions that FinTechs and lenders are developing to ease the PPP lending process for SMBs and FIs alike, with many initiatives focused on enabling regional and community banks to maintain a competitive edge against the biggest banks. Citizens Bank Of Edmond.

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How Financial Institutions Focus on Customers Is Key

Abrigo

The community bank model is built around customer service, but for many bank and credit union customers, the definition of “good service” has been changing over the last couple of decades.

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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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Wearable Wonder

Independent Banker

He’s vice president and IT director of Oklahoma City’s Quail Creek Bank, whose new suite of mobile services—called Linq—includes a mobile app, Apple Pay and an Apple Watch app. By connecting to the Apple Watch in October, the $580 million-asset community bank became the first in Oklahoma to let customers carry their bank on their arm.

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From CRE to Corporate Culture – BIG Ideas from 2020 ThinkBIG: Manage Risk. Drive Growth.

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Gain an understanding of the current state of banking and future expectations. Plan for new technology and innovations. The banking industry has faced many challenges in 2020, from transitioning to CECL, managing Paycheck Protection Program loans, and navigating an unprecedented economic recession.