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Charles Potts: Opportunities in the fintech landscape

Independent Banker

A convergence of economic and marketplace factors presents community banks with new opportunities for innovation and growth as they look to the new year. The fintech landscape is shifting. For community banks that have yet to start evaluating digital solutions and providers, now is the time to act. By Charles Potts, ICBA.

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Crowdfunding, Deferred Loan Payments Jumpstart SMB Relief

PYMNTS

Each week, PYMNTS will round up some of the latest initiatives from governments, banks and FinTechs around the world to lend support for small businesses struggling as a result of the coronavirus. FinTechs Encourage SMB Crowdfunding. Several FinTechs in the U.S. B2B FinTechs Band Together. Fed Calls On Small Banks.

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Ag lending outlook & top challenges

Abrigo

As farmers adjust their credit needs in response, banks with a higher share of agricultural loan activity (“ag banks”) may see demand for loans increase,” Kansas City Fed economist Francisco Scott said in a recent research report. Department of Agriculture projects a 4.5% Now is the time for ag lenders to find talent.

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. Kansas City.

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Blooom Wins Grant from LaunchKC

Fintech Labs Insights

In fintech, some blossoms make their biggest blooms in the fall. In addition to a cash award of $50,000, Blooom will get 12 months of free office space downtown in Kansas City, and the opportunity to work with both a specific mentor team as well as local industry leaders and entrepreneurs from the area.

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Congress Presses Fed On Real-Time Payments Plan

PYMNTS

House Committee on Financial Services Task Force on Financial Technology held a hearing Thursday (Sept. Despite some previous pushback, the Fed, represented by Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President and Chief Executive Officer Esther L. payments ecosystem. Accessibility Beyond Big Banks. Global Connections.

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The 2018 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

We’ve simultaneously disdained and feared the fintechs, artificial intelligence and blockchain consortia. PNC made a Gonzo move with a national digital expansion in 2018 with the unique idea of building a small number of branches in target metro markets like Kansas City and Dallas. CVB Financial acquires Community Bank.

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