Independent Banker

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Far more than any other issue, regulatory compliance is the biggest challenge community bankers experienced in 2015, with 43 percent naming it as such in ICBA’s State of the Community Banking Industry survey. First Security, a $180 million-asset community bank in New Salem, N.D., Fearful of mistakes.

North Dakota 70

North Dakota Community Bank Community Compliance 70

Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Community bankers tell us why. In early 2021, the $490 million-asset community bank launched its Finastra Consumerbot product, which offers online applications for consumer loans for items like boats and vehicles. Community bankers are increasingly recognizing that the future of digital lending is here. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

Lending 91

Lending Community Bank Community North Dakota 91

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

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. Acquisition of the Year: The No Time to Breathe Award. Provident Financial Services, Inc. Bravo April!

Community 216

Community Fintech Industry Innovation 216