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

PYMNTS

That’s even more true for community banks, which lack the resources larger FIs have to support modernization initiatives and technology investment efforts. At the same time, the logistical challenges and competitive pressures associated with digitization remain just as pertinent for community banks.

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How One Community Bank’s RTP Journey Offers A Path For Others

PYMNTS

PYMNTS' latest Real-Time Payments Report done in collaboration with The Clearing House looks at the matter through numerous use cases, none more informative than that of New Jersey-based community bank Cross River , with its enthusiastic embrace of real-time payments (RTP). If only enthusiasm were enough. It was quite a bit of work.

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The top lending & credit risk blogs of the year

Abrigo

download NOW Takeaway 1 The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2023. Takeaway 2 The top lending and credit blog posts focused on the benefits of banking technology, interest rate management, and developing risk ratings.

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Mobile apps for community banks: In search of business value

NCR

Aware of the disruptive changes in how banking products and services are delivered, community banks continue adopting new technologies to keep up with competition and customers’ demand. Will a mobile banking app really help to solve community banks’ challenges or is it just a waste of money?

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Helping Small FIs Make Banking Services As Seamless As Taking An Uber

PYMNTS

To regain some of that ground, Connie Davis, senior vice president at FIS , told PYMNTS in a recent interview, FIs — particularly credit unions (CUs) and community banks — must transform the way they think about digital offerings and connected experiences.

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Super apps: The rise of an all-in-one platform

Independent Banker

Across the world, people are using super apps to send messages, purchase tickets and, of course, bank online. What are they, and how can community banks stay on top of this trend? Super apps, or apps that aggregate online or mobile user experiences into one central location, have taken off globally. billion users.

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Now is the time to prepare for the FedNow launch

Independent Banker

The FedNow Service is launching in early 2023, giving community banks about a year to plan. Here’s how community bankers, payments experts and fintech vendors suggest using the time to prepare. With less than a year until the scheduled launch of the FedNow Service, community banks are still awaiting updates on specifics. “And