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Small banks: Big challenges and big opportunities

Abrigo

Relationship focus helps CFIs Small banks can leapfrog competitors and better serve their communities by combining their unique advantages with smart management and partnerships. Takeaway 3 With effective technology, the bank can continue to grow its portfolio without necessarily adding staff.

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At home with HOA banking

Independent Banker

Academy Bank COO Tom Kientz notes that the community bank was eager to expand its deposit and loan services. Looking for an avenue to increase its deposit base, Academy Bank tapped into a market it hadn’t explored before: homeowners associations. Academy Bank in Kansas City, Mo., Photo by Jason Tracy.

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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.

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Contemporary Roots

Independent Banker

Although there have been many changes during the past 110 years, we believe our community bank’s founding families, of which many of those relationships still continue within our shareholder base, are proud of where we are today. Every customer will recommend the Bank of Old Monroe,” is a creed we operate by.

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Core Unicorn Deals Rattling the Future of Financial Technology

Gonzobanker

While both firms have strong underlying technology and development shops, neither Finxact nor Technisys has the functional requirements to service all consumer and commercial account types for most regional and community banks. Let’s be clear Gonzobankers, these deals are NOT about massive numbers of bank core replacements.

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The future of workplace flexibility

Independent Banker

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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Vigilant Eyeshades

Independent Banker

Missouri Bank sharpens focus on trimming expenses. When John Zimmer took over as president of HNB National Bank in Hannibal, Mo., Some individual expenses amounted to substantial savings, but many were small but accumulated into big savings that haven’t hindered operations and have helped prevent layoffs. “I By Ed Avis.