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7 ways community banks can boost profitability

Independent Banker

A profitability strategy has a lot to factor in given today’s uncertain market. Here’s what community bankers need to know when planning their budgets for the next year. Luckily, there are several strategies in community banks’ toolbox for boosting profitability, even in a low interest rate environment. By Cheryl Winokur Munk.

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Community Banks Voice Frustration With Core Tech Providers

PYMNTS

Community banks are voicing their frustration with what they say is a lack of competition in the market for corporate bank technology providers, reports in The Wall Street Journal said Thursday (April 11). Community banks say their services are often too expensive and can sometimes be delayed.

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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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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. Meanwhile, financial markets continue to experience daily swings. A Message from Chief Operating Officer Manuel Chinea.

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Grocery Roundup: New Amazon Fresh Store, SpartanNash Puts Incentives In ‘Fast Lane,' Walmart On Autonomous Delivery

PYMNTS

Here are the latest developments in new store concepts, ordering and delivery from various big names in the sector: Amazon To Open Amazon Fresh Store In New Jersey. Amazon is growing its brick-and-mortar footprint for Amazon Fresh with a New Jersey outpost for the concept.

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Cross River establishes fintech investment banking unit

American Banker

The Fort Lee, New Jersey, company has hired a pair of veteran investment bankers to helm an effort serving fintechs' capital market needs "doubling down" on its commitment to the sector.

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5 ways to shake up your lending strategy

Independent Banker

A new approach to loan protocols is just one way for community banks to grow in new and different directions. Assessing best practices, rates, marketing efforts and more can position loan producers for future success in unpredictable market conditions. David, Community Bank Consulting Services, Inc.

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