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Community Banks Accelerate FinTech Integrations

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For more community banks, the latter strategy can fast-track digitization initiatives. This week’s look at the latest bank-FinTech tie-ups shows Banking-as-a-Service and other FinTech players embracing smaller regional and community banks to elevate small- to medium-sized business (SMBs) and corporate banking offerings.

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7 ways community banks can boost profitability

Independent Banker

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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Why community banks should partner with fintechs

Independent Banker

With consumer expectations seeming to evolve faster every year, community banks could consider partnering with a fintech to keep up with technological innovation. of bankers are either strongly interested in or already working with fintechs in digital account opening. Matt Gallman, Drummond Community Bank.

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How To Ensure Community Banks Aren’t Left Behind In The Digitization Revolution

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But for financial institutions (FIs), some of which have been around for decades, understanding how to take the first steps in the digitization process can be an overwhelming task. That’s even more true for community banks, which lack the resources larger FIs have to support modernization initiatives and technology investment efforts.

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Podcast: The Community Bank Digital Transformation Roadmap for 2022

ABA Community Banking

What's on the community bank roadmap for digital process improvement in 2022? On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, Chris Bailey lifts the curtain on his bank's investments in digital signature management, conversational capabilities and client business optimization.

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Community Bank And FinTech Partnerships Gaining Traction

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Community banking may get a boost from technology, if recent activity is any indication. In Florida, reported American Banker – in the community banking realm – Seacoast Banking has paired with SmartBiz Loans to shorten the loan approvals process. Joint efforts from community banks are reportedly picking up steam.

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For Community Banks, Big Business From Small Business Credit Cards

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For community banks serving small- to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), training an eye on credit cards can translate into additional revenue streams and tap into an unmet need for those SMBs. Kearney found 26 percent of small business cardholders have community banking relationships in place. There’s a lot of runway here.