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The community bank’s complete guide to building trust

Independent Banker

But for most community banks, building a trustworthy brand isn’t a conscious effort. So first, we’ll look at how two community banks have become trusted pillars of the community through charity work and good old?fashioned billion-asset community bank. Build your community. It’s in their DNA.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. Iowa State Bank. By Ed Avis. Methodology.

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The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

SoFI gets a commercial bank that brings deposits, compliance, AND business lending. Hats off to Thomas Shara at Lakeland and Tony Labozzetta of Provident for architecting the new $25 billion super-community bank in New Jersey. She is known for her knowledge, leadership, dedication, and willingness to partner with her colleagues.

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At the Intersection of Banking and Politics

ZootBlog

If the opponent wins, Jacques predicts Trump’s appointees will come from the world of banking and investments with an eye toward policies that reduce regulatory burden and compliance. As for Wall Street ties, in a campaign speech in Ottumwa, Iowa earlier this year Trump said, “I know Wall Street, I know the people on Wall Street.