Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

Community bankers are embracing innovation like never before—with impressive results. We believe operations is the “engine” that drives every aspect of banking and, ultimately, the bottom line. On a practical level, what steps can community banks take to strengthen their back-office operations? By Charles Potts, ICBA.

Innovation 91

Innovation Community Bank New York City Community 91

Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2021

The CARES Act extended the CECL implementation deadline for many larger community banks until the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Community bankers tell us that while the extension is welcome, they’re already down the road to implementation. ICBA tells FASB CECL isn’t feasible for community banks. By Stephanie Vozza.

Community Bank 91

Community Bank Community Software New York City 91

Banking 2020

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

There was plenty of complexity, but at its heart the law set up a local board to review segments of the banking industry every two years, specifically to evaluate how financial services institutions with more than $6 billion in city deposits are doing their part to help less fortunate communities. That law just got shot down.

New York City 40

New York City New York Community Industry 40

Gonzobanker

AUGUST 22, 2014

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. For better or for worse (probably worse), banking has become a scale business.

Strategy 87

Strategy United States Community New York City 87

Fintech Labs Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Four Finovate alums were among the bunch: CBANC Network took in $4 million for it’s community bank information network. BankersLab received an undisclosed investment towards its commercial lending training & compliance tools. HQ: New York City. Community financial institution research network.

San Francisco 12

San Francisco Company Fintech New York City 12

CB Insights

MAY 15, 2019

Working with FCAT, the charity searched for third-party vendors and iterated testing on compliance with legal and regulatory requirements to be able to accept Bitcoin. Partnership Fund for New York City and Accenture — FinTech Innovation Lab. Fidelity Estate Planner was the brainchild of the FCAT and Labs teams.

Innovation 78

Innovation blockchain Technology Groups 78