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$175M Acquisition Turns Community Bank Into Fintech Player

Bank Innovation

Community banks can also play the fintech game. — was acquired by Flagship, a Florida-based community bank, for $175 million. “We BankMobile — the digital bank, formerly a division of Customers Bancorp Inc. We are an independent bank,” said Luvleen Sidhu, BankMobile’s co-founder, regarding the acquisition. “We

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Community Bank And FinTech Partnerships Gaining Traction

PYMNTS

Community banking may get a boost from technology, if recent activity is any indication. In Florida, reported American Banker – in the community banking realm – Seacoast Banking has paired with SmartBiz Loans to shorten the loan approvals process. Joint efforts from community banks are reportedly picking up steam.

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Community Banks Aim To Amplify Competitive Edge With FinTechs

PYMNTS

Community banks approved 49 percent of SMB loan applications in November, according to the latest data from the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index. Here, again, lies another opportunity for community banks to fill the void. INTRUST Bank recently announced it is also taking part in the trend of collaborating with FinTechs.

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Florida Bank Seeks Approval for Latest Digital-First Launch

Banking Exchange

Former First Green Bank CEO Keith Costello will lead Locality Bank as it seeks regulatory approvals Community Banking Compliance Feature3 Fintech Feature Management Retail Banking Technology.

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Gulf Winds’ Data Driven Approach To Member Retention

PYMNTS

Its omnipresence is altering how members want to interact with their CUs, though regulatory and compliance issues often mean that members cannot reasonably expect the same lightning-fast interactions they might get from banks and FinTech firms. CUs are working to build community ties, especially during the holiday season.

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NEW REPORT: Post-Hurricane, CUs Provide Some Calm After The Storm

PYMNTS

Thankfully, at least one CU is turning to the alternatives: artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies. Citizens Equity First Credit Union (CEFCU) of Peoria, Illinois recently announced that it would work with technology provider Stakana Analytics to pilot the company’s predictive analytics platform.

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Tech Center: Orlando Dips Its Toes Into Tech Startup Water

PYMNTS

The city had a population of 270,934 in 2015, making it the 73rd largest city in the United States and the fourth largest in Florida. Here is an excerpt of the conversation: PYMNTS: Can you describe your personal and/or professional experience with the tech community in Orlando? Median household income (2015): $42,318.

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