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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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Fundation Pulls Community Bank Into FinTech Collaboration

PYMNTS

Large financial institutions (FIs) are increasingly turning to FinTech firms and alternative lenders to augment their small business (SMB) offerings, but community banks are beginning to get on board with the partnership strategy , too. They’re very disciplined on credit and interest rate risk,” he said.

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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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Kearny expanding in northern New Jersey with MSB purchase

American Banker

The company will pay $94 million for a bank with operations in New Jersey's Somerset and Morris counties.

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First Citizens, CIT Group Merger Will Create $100B Bank

PYMNTS

“This is a transformational partnership for First Citizens and CIT, designed to create long-term value for all of our constituents, including our stockholders, our customers, our associates and our communities,” said Frank Holding Jr. chairman and CEO of First Citizens, roles he will keep in the combined company. .

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Mall Now A Four-Letter Word For Some Operators?

PYMNTS

The Wall Street Journal reports that the “four-letter” word has been getting the boot from … mall operators. That would include the Mall at Short Hills, where, for example, Bill Taubman, COO of the New Jersey mall’s owner, Taubman Centers, said making a name change would “undo years of brand recognition and value for little return.”.

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Popular Celebrates 127 Years of Service to our Communities

PopularBank

A Message from Popular Bank Chief Operating Officer Manuel Chinea. When we first opened our doors, we did so with a great sense of purpose and a vision to make a difference within our communities. This year our small business clients faced and continue to navigate significant financial and operational disruption.