Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Community banks are at a critical juncture when it comes to cybersecurity. With cybercrime becoming increasingly complex and sophisticated, community banks must remain vigilant and monitor and manage their critical infrastructure. Network security monitoring. By Charles Potts, ICBA.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In two articles in the past few weeks ( here and here ), we discussed how the “higher-for-longer” interest rate environment will affect the community bank sector – continued increase in the cost of funds (COF), steady yields on loans, and a decrease in net interest margin (NIM) will put severe pressure on ROE for new loan originations.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2017

The group intends to develop an API standardization “playbook” to help various players in the financial services industry promote real-time payments by addressing security and efficiency issues through APIs. Community banks meet the millennial generation. About the Tracker .

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Meanwhile, leaders at small banks recognize that their institutions play a vital role in helping community businesses and individuals not only weather uncertainty but also thrive. How can community financial institution leaders manage their challenges and seize their opportunities at the same time?

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 30, 2023

While desiring to bank everyone in your community is noble, it can be a poor use of resources. Some customers offer better returns because they use more banking services and have more deposit balances. While there are approximately 4,400 independent security firms in the U.S.,

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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

GenAI is seeing varied use cases in banking. Read resources provided here to see what they're saying. Harnessing benefits Generative AI use cases are increasing The excitement kicked up by generative AI, or genAI, has some banks exploring its uses. Stay up to date with free resources on managing risk and driving growth.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

Against this backdrop, agtech—the application of technology to every aspect of the food production process, from farm to table—is growing in importance to the mission of ICBA and community banks. In fact, community banks provide about $155 billion in agriculture loans. Farmers and Merchants Bank in Milligan, Neb.,

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Independent Banker

JULY 30, 2015

Lindsay LaNore is responsible for ICBA’s new Community Banker University. She leads a team that works to identify, develop and offer courses that meet community banks’ educational needs. Her role is to make certain that relevant education is provided in a responsive manner to all community bank members. “I

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PYMNTS

JUNE 23, 2020

The Clearing House’s RTP finds expansion within the community bank arena, while abroad, the Bank of Thailand is planning its own infrastructure development to accelerate B2B payments. RTP Gains Community Bank Traction. In the U.S., And when it comes to legacy rails, the U.S.

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Banking Exchange

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Plus: Technology Credit Union hires chief credit officer, Guggenheim Securities expands consumer and retail investment team, and banking veteran joins Rochelle State Bank Management Feature Human Resources Feature3 Community Banking.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

ICBA helps community banks in many ways, but here are the three I plan to take advantage of this year: ThinkTECH Accelerator cohorts. ICBA Securities’ investment options. Community banks have business models as diverse as the communities we serve, so there’s no silver bullet to answer all of our needs.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ITMs and VTMs are popular retail banking innovations among community banks. What’s on the horizon for retail banking? We spoke with two community banks that have ramped up their services to meet—and exceed—the changing expectations of customers. So how are retail banks meeting this challenge?

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Independent Banker

JULY 30, 2015

His role is to research, develop and provide members with superior products and services that meet the ever-changing needs of community banks and to help them to increase their competitive advantage. Having the best products and services will help community banks continue to effectively serve and compete in their communities.

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PYMNTS

MAY 28, 2020

In the May Digital-First Banking Tracker® , PYMNTS explores the latest in the world of digital-first banking, including the challenges facing deployment of APIs amid the COVID-19 pandemic, new online initiatives from nationwide FI chains and community banks and the security challenges that are plaguing digital banking programs.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

We explore how it can protect banks against financial losses and provide resources in the event of a cyber attack. AmTrust recently worked with one community bank client that was the target of a ransomware attack that shut down its branches for two weeks. Resources provide added value. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

As consumers’ changing preferences prompt community banks to deliver new technologies, here are some of the top trends to keep your eye on. Let’s look at a few of these trends, how community banks can determine if they’re right for them and how to get on board. By Mary Yerkes. are now contactless.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Much like we saw with some concentrated initiatives in 2020 with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the CARES Act, 2023 will bring a more granular focus to community banks’ lines of business. Expect increased demands from business customers and new revenue-generating opportunities for community banks.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Here’s how community banks can enhance their payments offerings. of banks’ revenues come from payments. Payments account for up to 30% of bank revenue, and that income stream is under attack. As 2023 kicks off, community banks can respond to today’s payments landscape by addressing five key trends.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 10, 2023

CRE Risk Background While ten years ago, community and regional banks use to make up some 55% of the CRE market, in 2023, these banks now compose approximately 72% (below). The risk here is that community banks continue to take on an above-average amount of CRE credit exposure. touched off a wave of bankruptcies.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

But as the prevalence of security breaches grows, so do the opportunities for community banks to position themselves as guardians of their customers’ personal data through compliance, technology and relationship building. Data privacy and security is a hot topic and is only getting hotter. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert.

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Abrigo

MARCH 3, 2022

In today’s banking world, community banks are focused sharply on shareholders’ expectations for growth in earnings and return on equity. So, how can community banks support earnings and ROE growth in the face of intense regulatory scrutiny and competitive pressures on profitability? What's Next.

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Jeff For Banks

JULY 6, 2013

It called for the establishment of USA Retirement Funds to re-establish pension funds as part of the three-legged stool of social security, pension, and personal savings. The US Government already shares with Social Security. controlling) they should do is enforce laws against the charlatans that plague the investment community.

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ABA Community Banking

OCTOBER 21, 2019

From simplified 10-step online account openings, to value-added robo-advising, to “certified digital bankers,” OceanFirst Bank delivers a new community banking experience. The post How One Community Bank Is Reinventing CX for the Digital Age appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Building trust in your institution has a lot to do with technology, from implementing strong data security practices to humanizing your online customer interactions. But for most community banks, building a trustworthy brand isn’t a conscious effort. billion-asset community bank. Build your community.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 4, 2019

For community banks and credit unions, their physical proximity to the small businesses they’re servicing is often pointed out as a major advantage these smaller players hold over the big banks, enabling these FIs to develop deeper relationships with their small to medium-size business (SMB) clients, anticipate their needs and establish trust.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 11, 2021

Keller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Community Bank of the Bay, a Community Development Financial Institution serving the San Francisco Bay area from its base in Oakland, Calif. “The application came out Friday and we worked on it all through the weekend along with our partners at Abrigo, and we’re ready. “The

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Abrigo

JANUARY 17, 2023

Takeaway 1 Many financial institutions used a customer portal for PPP, but once the program ended, went back to old manual processes, Takeaway 2 Automating lending provides a secure portal between the bank and customer and automated workflows that speed origination. In my experience, community banks only do what they have to do.

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Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

We asked community banks how they’re dealing with the resulting shifts in their employment models. Before remote work was an emergency measure to keep employees safe from a devastating virus, it was a perk some community banks offered to retain and attract talent. One bank that is not turning back. WesBanco, Inc.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The number of money mule schemes affecting community banks is increasing, in part because of the pandemic. Here’s how two community banks are protecting their customers from falling victim to fraud. More and more community banks are having to deal with money mule schemes targeting unsuspecting customers.

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Cisco

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Open banking made this possible. Open banking allows third-party financial services companies to access consumer banking, transaction, and other financial data via the secure use of APIs. New data sharing technologies even the best built APIs introduce a security risk and performance issues. In the U.S.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

We asked several banking leaders how they’ve employed fintech to ramp up their marketing campaigns, hone their analytic strategies and gain new patrons in the process. The digital world has opened vastly broader avenues for community banks to attract new customers—especially if they partner with fintechs in their endeavors.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

It is also announcing a new partner in Daylight, a digital bank working with Visa and Fast Track to recreate a community bank concept digitally. And that means that we go to principally two partners, processors and now bank sponsors — and we certify this FinTech to be part of the Visa Ready program,” Angelos said.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 11, 2021

PYMNTS' latest Real-Time Payments Report done in collaboration with The Clearing House looks at the matter through numerous use cases, none more informative than that of New Jersey-based community bank Cross River , with its enthusiastic embrace of real-time payments (RTP). If only enthusiasm were enough. It was quite a bit of work.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

The emails were reportedly only sent to certain anti-money laundering (AML) contacts, leading some to question if the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)’s non-public data had been accessed, Krebs On Security reported. And, according to the report, “multiple sources” claim that FIs beyond credit unions have received such emails.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 31, 2020

This investment is well above the industry’s average technology spending, however, which for North American banks totals 17 percent of the total budget and for European banks amounts to 14 percent. Small banks are also making significant digital overhauls. About the Tracker.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

” Sageworks inquired how the new CECL model will impact community banks, and Sprang cites a few examples of challenges the CECL model could cause: • Community banks must be aware of where they are on the economic cycle. How should community banks prepare for the transition?

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PYMNTS

APRIL 8, 2020

financial institutions as they scrambled to apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Lendio already secured its approval to facilitate PPP loans, the alternative lender said, noting that small businesses can now apply for a PPP loan on the Lendio platform.

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