PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2019

Alternative lenders position themselves as faster, technologically-savvy options for small to medium-size businesses (SMBs) that seek capital, while many of the FinServ providers in the running for RBS funds operate as digital-first companies ready to meet small firms’ need for automation, online platforms and cutting-edge banking services.

Metro 139

Metro Community Industry National 139

PYMNTS

AUGUST 8, 2018

Chubbies takes its customer community seriously, and it makes it very clear that this is well beyond a marketing ploy. That sensation started as an online-only, direct-to-consumer brand, but according to Castillo, its eyes were always trained on the physical store. Chubbies is among the latter. Today, Chubbies — still full of the 5.5

Branding 107

Branding social media San Francisco Community 107

CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Creating point-of-distribution materials, such as posters, billboards, and brochures targeted toward minority communities to advertise Hunt’s products and services, with such materials to be displayed in Hunt’s branch offices and other appropriate locations throughout the majority-minority neighborhoods in the Lending Area.

New York 78

New York Lending Report Policies 78

NCR

MAY 9, 2018

This encourages customers and employees to interact on a more personal level and can offer a compelling reason for people to use face-to-face services rather than online alternatives. New flagship stores a sign of things to come? In the UK, for example, Lloyds has recently invested £3 million ($3.98

Apple 69

Apple Metro Community Examples 69

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Far more than any other issue, regulatory compliance is the biggest challenge community bankers experienced in 2015, with 43 percent naming it as such in ICBA’s State of the Community Banking Industry survey. First Security, a $180 million-asset community bank in New Salem, N.D., By Denise Logeland.

North Dakota 70

North Dakota Community Bank Community Compliance 70

Jeff For Banks

APRIL 12, 2018

Which we already do via buying mortgage back securities and using loan brokers in metro areas. Most community financial institution strategies has some sort of “community” focus. It’s implied whenever someone says “we’re a community bank”. And keeps community financial institutions out of this business.

Lending 60

Lending Resources Community Metro 60

PYMNTS

APRIL 22, 2016

Regardless of the company, its industry, its customers or location, online fraud remains top of mind. In an interview with PYMNTS, Bradley Wiskirchen, CEO of fraud protection tech firm Kount, detailed the landscape of online fraud, where it is going, and the challenges and opportunities that confront innovative fraud detection.

Fraud 100

Fraud Idaho Innovation San Francisco 100

NCR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

But despite all the talk of modernization and the showy Branch of the Future concept locations in big cities, in many cases it’s the small towns and rural communities that are on the front lines of this impending sea change. Face-to-face interaction has a different, tangible value in smaller communities.

Community 40

Community New York City Management US 40

Jeff For Banks

APRIL 23, 2017

We continue to grow market share in the [metro] market, strengthen our number one market share in [region], and are excited about the tremendous opportunities we have in our new markets. Online Account Opening, when fully introduced, will give us another way to be accessible and user friendly.

US 66

US Regional Marketing Branding 66

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. First Community Bank of the Heartland, Inc.

Community Bank 172

Community Bank Community National Philadelphia 172

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Mark Turner, Executive Chairman of the Board, WSFS Bank – We have to give the nod to an early 2019 retirement of Turner, who had one hell of a run in 12 years at the helm of a great community and wealth bank. It was always clear how much Jones loves his credit union, his team and his community. Credit Union Lifetime Achievement Awards.

Idaho 148

Idaho Conference Data Marketing 148

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The businesses that we track and profile in our Store Front Index — the home remodelers, salons, spas, small retailers, delis, coffee shops and restaurants that contribute to the health and vitality of the local communities — are not only declining, they’re not even getting off the starting blocks.

Retail 134

Retail Innovation Maine Community 134

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

It is also leading with its online presence and capability, which addresses its Amazon issue. In rural markets it would seem that same-day delivery is harder than major metros. Despite the holes in the announcement, the news of Walmart+ launch received mixed in the analyst community and the press. “A

Arkansas 141

Arkansas Metro Maine Video 141

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2018

PNC made a Gonzo move with a national digital expansion in 2018 with the unique idea of building a small number of branches in target metro markets like Kansas City and Dallas. CVB Financial acquires Community Bank. Another example of sincerity and innovation making an impact on local communities. Easy as a golf swing.

Fintech 102

Fintech Conference Innovation Community 102

PYMNTS

JULY 18, 2016

And perhaps even more impressive is that, while the top-of-the-fold news has been a neverending carnival of wonders, flipping through the metro and financial pages almost never disappoints. And Airbnb was not the only player last week looking to tighten its connections to the business community. This week was no different.

Lending 100

Lending Payments Metro Cards 100