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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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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. We are in awe. Seriously in awe.

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The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Financial institutions that relied on mortgage banking fee income as a key earnings component have been left to make big adjustments. As if that wasn’t enough, regulators took a sledgehammer to debit fee income with Reg II changes that will begin reducing card-not-present interchange fees starting in July 2023. Bravo April!

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Fraud prevention and detection: Empowering clients through education

Abrigo

As financial transactions become increasingly digital, consumers and businesses must be equipped with the knowledge to navigate day-to-day business securely. At the same time, it is important not to deter clients from using digital banking methods for daily transactions.

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Trust: Once Again the Most Precious Currency in Banking

Gonzobanker

Sincerity – “This bank cares about me and they will step up for my well-being.” This crisis has revealed just how much improvement banks need in their social media playbooks and supporting talent. Digital banking uptime, the speed and accuracy of moving money, and the ability to talk to informed bankers are vital right now.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

After leading a great and vibrant organization at Andrews Federal Credit Union, Jim and his family have taken on a new adventure, and the Gonzo team is confident Jim’s ambition and transparent leadership style will be welcome in Raleigh, N.C. The Bank That Gets Fintech. Goes to Larry Mazza and the crew at MVB Bank in West Virginia.

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Bank Earnings Are Toast – It’s Time to Take Bold Action

Gonzobanker

These three reasonable outcomes of the “Great Pause” recession produce some concerning results by the fourth quarter of 2020: More than 25% of these banks will have negative earnings More than 70% of banks will have return on assets of less than.25% 25% 140 banks will have capital levels that have fallen below 8%.

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