Abrigo

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Relationship focus helps CFIs Small banks can leapfrog competitors and better serve their communities by combining their unique advantages with smart management and partnerships. How can community financial institution leaders manage their challenges and seize their opportunities at the same time?

Community Bank 195

Community Bank Kansas City Community Lending 195

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Academy Bank COO Tom Kientz notes that the community bank was eager to expand its deposit and loan services. Today, the community bank has successful relationships with HOAs across the country. is a full-service commercial bank with 80 branch locations in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas and Missouri. Photo by Jason Tracy.

Kansas City 91

Kansas City Kansas FDIC Community Bank 91

Independent Banker

AUGUST 25, 2016

More than ever, community banks are exploring new ideas and unconventional approaches to achieving greater profitability. on profitability in community banking. on profitability in community banking. Missouri Bank sharpens focus on trimming expenses. Higher-volume lending has become more important to profitability.

Missouri 70

Missouri Connecticut Minnesota Arizona 70

Independent Banker

MAY 2, 2016

Although there have been many changes during the past 110 years, we believe our community bank’s founding families, of which many of those relationships still continue within our shareholder base, are proud of where we are today. Charles and several other surrounding counties, our community bank’s success lies in the communities we serve.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Community Missouri Lending 70

Gonzobanker

MARCH 9, 2022

While both firms have strong underlying technology and development shops, neither Finxact nor Technisys has the functional requirements to service all consumer and commercial account types for most regional and community banks. And it doesn’t appear that either will have those capabilities anytime soon.

Financial Technology 149

Financial Technology Technology Fintech Community 149

Banking 2020

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

As community banks, we must recognize and be responsive to what our clients are demanding of us. Services include business bookkeeping, operational and financial consulting as well as small business brokerage advice. There are silos between banking services – front line services and lending, not to mention wealth management.

Innovation 40

Innovation Missouri Kansas City Kansas 40

Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Open Bank (OTCQB: OPBK) Open Bank commenced operations in 2005 as First Standard Bank in the Koreatown section of Los Angeles. They are built as a relationship bank serving the Korean community in LA and surrounding areas. So, as a branchless bank, BofI has leveraged its significantly lower operating expenses into profit.

North Dakota 93

North Dakota Arizona Minnesota Los Angeles 93