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Podcast: Inside a Community Bank’s ESG Strategy

ABA Community Banking

On the latest episode the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, Berkshire Bank President and CEO Nitin Mhatre discusss Berkshire Bank's "BEST Community Comeback," a new $5 billion ESG-focused initiative at the Massachusetts-based midsize community bank.

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Are you a bull or a bear, and how will it impact your planning for 2020 and beyond?

Gonzobanker

Community-based institutions have unique circumstances (and personal viewpoints) that impact how they see the world in the future and what planning will look like for them. Risk Management. Regulators are now ramping that back up, and model risk management focused on portfolio risk is going to top the list.

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Trust: Once Again the Most Precious Currency in Banking

Gonzobanker

Here are seven key areas where bank executives need action plans to address burning challenges: Communication – Bankers have been working to calm their customers and community, but the quantity and quality haven’t yet met the standard in an always-on social media world where the public is sniffing for transparency and authenticity.

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2020 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Banks and credit unions had to fundamentally change their delivery, support and relationship management models at scopes and speeds that were unheard of. And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Jill is continually demonstrating just how loud a $300 million community bank can roar!

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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. Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash. The Bank That Gets Fintech.

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Wave of change: Why corporate banks must become part of the digital enterprise

Bussman Advisory

Under these conditions, it is understandable if corporate banking clients feel underserved, especially compared with what is available in other industries – or even in retail banking. It provides thought leadership and advisory services above all in digital transformation, innovation orchestration, and business model re-creation.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. Photo by Linkes Photography.