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Jim Reber: March sanity

Independent Banker

What this has to do with community bank investment management may not be readily apparent. Belly of the curve matters to community banks. More often, the two operate independently. First, the average duration of a community bank bond portfolio is more than four years right now. In fact, the tone is about to improve.

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Car Vending Machine Company Carvana Goes Up Against Wall Street

PYMNTS

The analyst community balked at longer-term questions about the company’s liquidity even though 2019 was the company’s sixth straight year of triple-digit revenue growth with over 177,000 cars delivered and just shy of $4 billion in revenue. Oklahoma City, and Memphis. billion, on an 82 percent increase in retail sales. Ontario (L.A.),

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Are Robots Last-Mile Delivery’s Future?

PYMNTS

According to the announcement, the company plans to experiment with the bot in markets such as Memphis, Tenn. — “pending final city approvals.”. It was also reported that Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers said, “We are delighted to welcome Amazon Scout into our community.”.

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First Tennessee to Invest $1 Million in Financial Education

American Banker

First Tennessee Bank in Memphis announced Wednesday that it will commit $1 million to Operation Hope’s new HOPE Fund to offer free financial literacy education in low-income communities.

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At the Speed of Tech

Independent Banker

—Jason Lord, Sunmark Community Bank. SunMark Community Bank. At SunMark Community Bank in Hawkinsville, Ga., Jason Lord plays a central responsive role in sustaining systems operations in a fast-paced environment of continual change. At SunMark Community Bank in Hawkinsville, Ga., Photo by Audra Melton.

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Excited To Help People

Independent Banker

Its staff had about 40 people, many of its procedures were manual, and its competition was stiff with about five community banks as head-to-head rivals. Today, a proud survivor of industry consolidation pressures, the bank has $250 million assets and operates 11 locations in five counties. I believe in leading by example,” he says. “I

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Regulation and Compliance: Ready for Review

Independent Banker

Anticipating what’s new for your community bank’s next field examination. This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. increased operational risks. By Karen Hoffman. Be aware of existing or emerging risk concerns.