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7 ways community banks can boost profitability

Independent Banker

Here’s what community bankers need to know when planning their budgets for the next year. These days, there’s a lot to contend with as a community bank, from changing consumer behaviors due to the pandemic to uncertainty surrounding the economy and inflation. By Cheryl Winokur Munk. Quick stat. Source: 2021 Provident Bank survey.

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4 tips for better vendor management

Independent Banker

Community banks use dozens or even hundreds of vendors—making it critical that they have an efficient way to stay compliant, track performance and more. There’s a host of regulatory guidance when it comes to vendor management, but community banks also have wiggle room to craft their own policies. By Cheryl Winokur Munk.

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Valley National Bank, heavy on CRE, is confident despite investor worry

American Banker

Investors have hammered the New Jersey-based lender following the turmoil at New York Community Bancorp. But Valley executives say there are key differences between the two real estate-focused banks, and they express confidence that the bank's underwriting will hold up again this cycle.

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How One Community Bank’s RTP Journey Offers A Path For Others

PYMNTS

PYMNTS' latest Real-Time Payments Report done in collaboration with The Clearing House looks at the matter through numerous use cases, none more informative than that of New Jersey-based community bank Cross River , with its enthusiastic embrace of real-time payments (RTP). If only enthusiasm were enough.

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DOJ announces settlement of redlining lawsuit

CFPB Monitor

The Justice Department announced that it has entered into an agreement with Lakeland Bank to settle the DOJ’s claims that Lakeland engaged in unlawful redlining in the Newark, New Jersey metropolitan area. According to the DOJ , the settlement represents the third-largest redlining settlement in the DOJ’s history.

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New Jersey bank swims against the tide in growing its wealth business

American Banker

Peapack-Gladstone's wealth unit is pursuing an ambitious de novo expansion in New York and perhaps elsewhere because M&A has become expensive as private equity money has inflated seller expectations.

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Popular Bank’s Commitment to Our Customers and Communities

PopularBank

Dear Customers, Partners and Community Members, Thank you for being part of our Popular Bank family. In these uncertain times, we are all working together to navigate our new normal. While these are unprecedented times, our long-standing commitment to you and our communities has prepared us well.