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A bridge to affordable housing

Independent Banker

Daniel Galindo, pictured, and Doug Schaeffer of Woodforest National Bank helped involve the community bank in providing funding for and access to affordable housing. Generational wealth typically starts with home ownership,” says Doug Schaeffer, Woodforest National Bank’s executive vice president and executive director, CRA.

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Data privacy: How to keep customer data safe

Independent Banker

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. Shielding sensitive customer information from prying eyes remains a chronic industry challenge. Bob Hickok.

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Regional Banks Guide Corporates To Future-Proof Accounts Payable

PYMNTS

As many teams within businesses big and small had continued to rely on paper and manual processes, AP operations were tasked with migrating to a work-from-home environment quickly. Accounts payable (AP) teams and other financial functions of the enterprise were some of the hardest hit by the disruption caused by the global pandemic.

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Aiming for Earnings

Independent Banker

More than ever, community banks are exploring new ideas and unconventional approaches to achieving greater profitability. on profitability in community banking. on profitability in community banking. Missouri Bank sharpens focus on trimming expenses. Nothing can happen without it. Vigilant Eyeshades.

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36 Hours at Fintech Meetup: Three Themes from the Las Vegas Event

Gonzobanker

On the panel, John Spottiswood , chief operating and data officer at Jerry , recommended that businesses favor escalating the issue to humans early, then in time, expanding the bot’s ability to respond to consumers with concerns. Scaling through community banks and credit unions is, of course, another move plenty of fintech companies seek.

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Why Banks Merge: Listen to the Sellers

Jeff For Banks

"Our combined financial institution will offer a wider array of products and services while continuing our long-standing personal commitment to our customers and community." - Gregory Schreacke, President of First Financial Service Corporation in Elizabethtown, KY on his bank''s sale to Community Bank Shares of Indiana, Inc.