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Investing in America: 7 Strategies and 7 Tactics That Can Drive Business

South State Correspondent

By partnering with community leaders, state and federal agencies, local commissions, and commercial customers, banks can be an effective conduit to leverage this public capital better while making sure the funds are fully utilized effectively in the communities we serve.

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FinCEN AML/CTF Priorities Part 7: Fraud and COVID-19

Abrigo

In addition, President Biden oversaw the passing of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (also known as the COVID-19 Stimulus Package or American Rescue Plan), which extended employment assistance and waived some federal taxes on unemployment benefits. Start with Part 1: Implications for Community Financial Institutions. BSA Training.

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How to keep good employees

Independent Banker

But equally important is what they should be doing to keep the talented employees that they already have, both to avoid a short-term staffing crisis and to keep the pipeline of leadership full. However, community banks have a big opportunity to stand out from the crowd of potential employers.”. Quick Stat. Put people first.

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The ICBA 22/23 executive committee is all in

Independent Banker

Executive committee members tell us what advocacy issues they’ll be focused on during their terms, while board members share their words of wisdom for up-and-coming community bankers: themselves. To sum it up, these leaders are all in and all heart for community banking. We are not Wall Street banks—we are community banks.

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Bankers Are Navigating a Brave New World with Mergers and ESG

Gonzobanker

Cornerstone Advisors estimates $145 billion of pre-tax revenue has disappeared for bankers via margin compression in only the past two years. It must be what pours out from the culture, the leadership, the brand, and the operations of a modern banking institution. Banker in the Middle. Earning the Trust of the Stakeholders.

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Best Book Ever on Word of Mouth and Direct Mail Marketing

Jeff For Banks

If so, I suppose you are expecting me to offer my opinion on the most recent thought leadership on word-of-mouth and direct mail marketing. The apostles were selected by Jesus not because of their stellar standing within the community. I hope the title of this post compelled you to read its contents. But I will not.

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Building Financially Empowered Youth; Our Future Depends on Them

Filene

Earlier this summer, Filene released a research report that examined a systemic problem we face in this country—the lack of accessible financial service options in many low-income, urban communities. They produced a “Don’t Tax My Credit Union” video for Congress in support of credit unions. Project Teen Money.

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