Independent Banker
OCTOBER 31, 2021
Community banks are independent institutions fueled by the needs of their individual communities, so what constitutes innovation will look and feel different for every bank. As the popular saying goes, “Creativity is intelligence having fun”—and the same can be said for innovation. Photo by Robert Severi.
Independent Banker
AUGUST 31, 2022
Against this backdrop, agtech—the application of technology to every aspect of the food production process, from farm to table—is growing in importance to the mission of ICBA and community banks. In fact, community banks provide about $155 billion in agriculture loans. serves as an example. The demand is evident.
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Perficient
JANUARY 30, 2024
We take immense pride in recognizing that our committed individuals propel innovation and drive change within our industry. Innovation: By staying at the forefront of risk and regulatory trends, we can drive the development of new and improved services or solutions, meeting evolving client demands and expectations.
Independent Banker
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Let’s rediscover what it means to be community bankers. Because as community bankers, it’s what we do. That just may be community bankers’ word of the year. For example, fintech partnerships may allow us to offer services in ways we’ve not considered previously. Let’s rediscover what it means to be community bankers.
Independent Banker
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Community banks own an enviable amount of data, but not all are leveraging it to its fullest extent. By Mindy Charski People share important data about themselves with their community bank in myriad ways. Illustration by The Laundry Room/Stocksy Customer data fuels efficient and effective marketing these days. The South Bend, Ind.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 12, 2020
No matter how innovative they are, companies still need to get paid. And not many companies this year have combined business model creativity with payments innovation more than Beautycounter. We’ve listened to our community and their requests for different payment options – more and more retailers are offering this as an option.
Independent Banker
APRIL 30, 2022
Community bankers are embracing innovation like never before—with impressive results. But with so much emphasis placed on customer-facing products and technologies, innovating back-office operations can fall to the bottom of the priority list. Community banks may also want to explore banking as a service (BaaS).
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