Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

The Social Bankers, a collective of community bank marketers, offers inspiration, information and professional development advice to community bankers focused on marketing and social media. Membership is open to non-competing community bankers throughout the United States. Tim Martinson, North American Banking Company.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 18, 2020

JPMorgan said it will to donate $50 million to groups and organizations that provide support and supplies to people affected by the coronavirus all over the world, according to a report by Reuters. . The bank has earmarked $3 million to international groups that provide the same service.

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Abrigo

MARCH 2, 2023

Banking technology decisions now affect future growth With the possibility of a recession, community financial institutions may consider a delay or cut in technology spending. Takeaway 3 Financial institutions can use focused tech spending to make sure solutions will meet needs and provide appropriate ROI.

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Abrigo

MARCH 14, 2024

Strengthening customer relationships with tangible value and personal touch Customer retention in banking can be challenging for community financial institutions. Takeaway 3 Proactive customer retention also demonstrates banks' commitment to their customers' success and adds value to their services.

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Abrigo

APRIL 21, 2020

Key Takeaways Beneficial State Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) was able to award SBA approval for 333 Paycheck Protection Program loans worth $94.5 Pulling out all the stops for the community. Beneficial State Bank has been awarded SBA approval for 333 PPP applications worth $94.5 learn more. ‘We

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Abrigo

AUGUST 31, 2023

Takeaway 3 Encourage staff to truly get to know customers or members beyond filling out forms by analyzing their individual circumstances. But in 2023, KYC procedures must include extra steps to reasonably confirm that the client is who they claim to be and position your bank as an inclusive environment for clients.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Adapt to a dynamic banking environment with real-time lending & credit data Lender dashboards and reports showing the lending pipeline, pricing trends, emerging risks, workflow bottlenecks, etc. Takeaway 3 Consider five examples of lender dashboards to improve workflow efficiency and monitor credit risks.

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Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

Podcasts for Bank & Credit Union Execs & Staff Are Plentiful; Here Are 10 Good Ones These banking podcasts discuss current events, strategic and policy issues, competition, digitalization advice, and more. Takeaway 3 This top banking podcasts list includes very popular ones, as well as others of interest.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

Here’s what community bankers need to know when planning their budgets for the next year. of digital banking customers said they switched to digital banking because of the pandemic. Source: 2021 Provident Bank survey. Here are seven factors community banks should consider as they enter budgeting season.

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Abrigo

JULY 1, 2021

Identify Human Trafficking via Transactions Banking professionals run across many types of transactions pointing to human trafficking. Takeaway 3 Besides reporting transactions with suspected ties to human trafficking, you can support victims in other ways. . Here are tips to spot them from Love Never Fails Founder Vanessa Russell.

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Jeff For Banks

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

And this most recent string by bank analyst Perry Weinstein is one of them that I thought should not be lost to a tweet stream. billion bank from Moline, IL, and CF Bancshares, Inc. billion bank from Columbus, OH are very valuable. Launched its equipment finance group - 11/2020 3. That's how I approach Twitter ("X").

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Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

Plumas Bank CEO and delegate for ICBA’s Federal Delegate Board Andrew Ryback (right) assesses the Dixie Fire’s damage to downtown Greenville, Calif., Photos courtesy Plumas Bank. Since then, Plumas Bank has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars more for ongoing relief efforts. billion-asset community bank. “It

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Abrigo

MARCH 8, 2024

Bank wire fraud is growing and becoming more complex. Takeaway 1 Bank w ire transfer fraud is increasing due to technological advances today. Takeaway 3 Education and technology tools are our best defense against b ank wire transfer fraud in our institutions. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox?

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Gonzobanker

AUGUST 24, 2023

This decade-long crisis touches banks’ products, technologies, people, processes and the political climate. In an article titled Is the Banking Crisis Over? Banks had more than $500 billion in unrealized losses on their securities at the end of March. A person’s core has to be in shape—and so does a bank’s.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 18, 2023

WATCH Takeaway 1 Banks and credit unions are critical sources of capital for businesses in their communities, so how institutions assess CRE credits matters. Takeaway 3 Loan-level stress testing can help assess repricing risk, while capital stress testing helps clarify the impact of CRE loan losses on capital. at big banks.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 8, 2020

The $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses rolled out on Friday (April 3) to help keep people afloat in the wake of the worldwide coronavirus. But I get why people are frustrated.”. Further, community banks are nearly out of cash. It also takes hours to reach SBA officials for assistance. .

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Independent Banker

MAY 31, 2022

As ICBA’s chief innovation officer, it’s my job to push the envelope, to make people uncomfortable. Last week, I talked to a community bank president and CEO who faced this challenge head-on. Community bankers can, through their leadership and action, change culture and spark innovation in various ways, including: 1.

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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. billion-asset Bank of Tampa in Tampa, Fla. Chris Doyle, Texas First Bank. Photo by Juan Moyano/Stocksy. Quick Stat.

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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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PYMNTS

APRIL 6, 2020

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) told the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Treasury about the “massive delays” and “failed technology” that members were facing. In addition, community bankers shared their frustrations on social media about not being able to get into the system and modifications to the form.

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Banking Exchange

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The bank’s $3 billion fine was accompanied by penalties totaling $21 million for three former executives for their roles in the scandal that ran for 15 years Compliance People Customers Compliance Management Compliance/Regulatory Duties Financial Trends AML & Fraud Human Resources Feature Management Feature3 Community Banking.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2023

Illustration by Maïté Franchi With educational sessions on hot‑button issues, inspirational speakers and beneficial networking opportunities, ICBA LIVE is the greatest community banking event in the country. Everyone leaves the event with new information in hand to put into action back at their bank.” New connections.

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Gonzobanker

MAY 4, 2022

Every year, Cornerstone Advisors conducts a survey of community-based financial institution CEOs that asks what their top concerns are. A full 63% of executives identified the ability to attract qualified talent as a key concern, up from just 19% the year before (Cybersecurity and new customer growth were #2 and #3 at just over 40%).

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Key Takeaways The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2019. Top blog posts reflect bank, CU priorities. As 2019 winds down, community banks and credit unions have worked hard to attract new customers and members and to retain existing ones.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Mastercard and Microsoft announced Monday (December 3) a strategic collaboration to improve how people manage and use their digital identity. What’s more, the companies argued, people are being subjected to more complexity in proving their identity and managing that data.

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Abrigo

JULY 10, 2019

What about our small to mid-sized community financial institutions? Many community financial institutions believe that kleptocracy is not a risk for their institution’s profile as they conduct few foreign transactions, such as wires and ACHs. The post Kleptocracy – What Does it Mean to Community Financial Institutions?

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Jeff For Banks

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

I moderated a strategic discussion at a recent banking conference. In that meeting, the CEO of a community bank said he offsets his branch costs by leasing branches out to unrelated businesses, like a masseuse. The anxiety community bankers feel about consolidating branches is palpable. How can the community bank compete?

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Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Every year, digitization further rattles the relevancy of the traditional hierarchical banking organization. To overcome the struggle, banks need to build leadership teams that align with how a future “Smarter Bank” will operate. That’s the new DNA we need to increase across the banking industry.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2020

banks and credit unions (CUs) have signed on to offer checking and savings accounts through Google Pay. We are thrilled to be collaborating with Google to offer our student customers enhanced digital bank accounts,” Luvleen Sidhu , BankMobile’s co-founder and CEO, said on Monday (Aug. Six additional U.S.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

To help businesses, communities and retail clients impacted by COVID-19, or the coronavirus , Asian financial services group DBS said in an announcement that it will roll out liquidity relief, among other measures. The bank said it will offer a “six-month principal repayment moratorium” for small to medium-sized business (SMB) property loans.

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Abrigo

MARCH 6, 2017

The ABA has a new report out on how banks are using social media, and much of the report focuses on using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and the like to boost customer service, make connections in the community and recruit staff. His recent research reports have covered SMB lending, alternative lenders and automating commercial lending.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Takeaway 3 Know the red flags and warning signs that are key to preventing veteran elder fraud and take action at your institution. . As Veteran’s Day approaches, people across the U.S. If a bank customer or credit union member falls victim to elder abuse, there are resources available to help. Financial Crime.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

As community banks navigate this process, there are plenty of resources available to answer questions and provide guidance. Three sources of information on FedNow As community banks look to take advantage of this new opportunity, they seek resources to help them navigate the journey.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Changing customer banking habits means it’s more important than ever for community banks to use every tool at their disposal. Community banks may have longstanding relationships with their core vendors, but that doesn’t always mean they keep up to date on all the latest features and functionalities.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Measuring the success of your community bank’s campaigns can lead to greater ROI, increased conversion rates and a game plan for future initiatives. From mailers and e-newsletters to social media posts and events, there are countless ways to spread the word about your community bank and its offerings. By Taylor Hugo.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

So how do social payments fit in community banks’ long-term future? In fact, a 2020 NerdWallet survey found that 68% of consumers have maintained a balance in their mobile payment app, and on average, those who use them have allowed up to $287 to accrue before they transfer it to their bank. DJ Seeterlin, Chesapeake Bank.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In this article, we detail our thoughts and the trends we saw last week in Las Vegas from a banking perspective in hopes of giving you the flavor and insight from the conference without you having to walk 10 miles per day and listen to endless vendor pitches. You have never heard so many intelligent people sound not so smart.

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