Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

of digital banking customers said they switched to digital banking because of the pandemic. Source: 2021 Provident Bank survey. 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.

Community Bank 170

Community Bank Community Lending Leadership 170

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Others are looking to additional solutions to solve student lending problems. Digital banking platform BankMobile , a subsidiary of Customers Bank , has announced a new partnership with 36 U.S. In addition, they do not offer the same tools and capabilities presented by digital solutions.

Mobile 100

Mobile Arkansas ATM Tools 100

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Financial institutions went from having no PPP lending program at all to funding their first loan in 90 days – and this with literally last-minute regulatory guidance. Bank Deal of the Year PNC nabs BBVA USA – paying 1.3

Idaho 172

Idaho Community Industry Strategy 172

Gonzobanker

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

This deal looks good for Temenos, Kony and the banking industry clients of both firms. The digital banking market continues a long burn—this time like the smoke of a Texas summer barbecue. The Kony deal also gives Temenos a stronger digital transaction and engagement platform that it has been lacking in the United States.

United States 88

United States Texas Austin Kansas City 88

Gonzobanker

JUNE 26, 2019

Digital & Marketing. Credit Union of Texas used MuleSoft ( purchased by Salesforce last year ) to tackle digital banking improvements. The primary focus was integrating authentication with the credit union’s digital banking system to improve the online lending experience with prefilled applications.

Idaho 131

Idaho Michigan System Lending 131

American Banker

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Texas Trust Credit Union boosted loan volumes with marketing tool inspired by “Game of Thrones,” but gamification strategies can be risky due to data privacy concerns.

Texas 45

Texas Online Tools Strategy 45

Gonzobanker

APRIL 24, 2019

A panel session from The Financial Brand’s own Jim Marous had unscripted (thank you) input on lessons learned from Bankers Trust ’s Emily Abbas , Credit Union of Texas ‘ Lisa Nichols , Salesforce ‘s Christy Poulos, Spar Nord ‘s Ole Madsen and TCF Bank ‘s Lana Slygh.

Branding 125

Branding Conference Strategy Oregon 125

Fintech Labs Insights

APRIL 12, 2024

Long before fintech was a thing (1995), I launched the first, and by most measures the biggest, newsletter during the first two decades of online/digital banking. It was called Online Banking Report and was read by a sizable portion of major industry players.

Innovation 15

Innovation Fintech Online Mobile 15

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

million gets the vaunted consumer lender a much-prized bank charter, low-cost deposits to juice current earnings, and a business lending capability to drive future growth. Goes to Larry Mazza and the crew at MVB Bank in West Virginia. We salute a legend of lending and credit union leadership.

Fintech 143

Fintech Strategy Leadership Lending 143

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Yet the Gonzo team has to give a shout out to the late entry of Texas Capital and Independent Bank. In a state that wears autonomy on its chest, it was a bold move for two successful players to collaborate and create a $50 billion powerhouse and the largest independent bank in the great state of Texas!

Idaho 148

Idaho Conference Data Marketing 148

Fintech Labs Insights

OCTOBER 1, 2015

HQ: Texas City, Texas. Cloud Lending Solutions. Enterprise lending platorm. HQ: Austin, Texas. Digital banking platform. Tags: Commercial lending, loans, secondary market, enterprise. But even without that massive inflow earmarked for U.S. Total raised: $1.73 billion (includes $1.05

San Francisco 12

San Francisco Company Fintech New York City 12

Fintech Labs Insights

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

HQ: Richardson, Texas. HQ: Houston, Texas. P2P lending marketplace. Digital bank. HQ: Austin, Texas. Digital payments plaform. HQ: Richardson, Texas. Tags: Consumer, SMB, loans, credit, lending, underwriting. B2B payments platform. Latest round: $76 million Series. Source: FT Partners.

Company 12

Company Fintech San Francisco Texas 12

Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

With a focus on digital banking and branch transformation, it was interesting to see the attendee list with lots of sexy new customer experience and analytics titles. Worst practice of the sessions: “It’s an interesting time to be a bank and digital banking is part of an entire ecosystem.” General Sessions.

Chicago 97

Chicago Retail Branch Design Training 97

Fintech Labs Insights

OCTOBER 5, 2016

These 10 companies range from payments innovators and security specialists to alt-lending platforms and mobile banking app builders – and even include a pair of alums that have earned multiple Best of Show awards. Headquartered in Austin, Texas. Headquartered in Plano, Texas. Om Kundu is CEO, Chairman, and founder.

Company 16

Company Fintech New York City New York 16

Fintech Labs Insights

JANUARY 18, 2016

million to its digital banking platform. Startup digital bank. SaaS banking platform. Mobile banking app developer for financial institutions. HQ: Austin, Texas. Tags: Enterprise, B2B2C, mobile banking, digital banking. RealtyMogul took in another $18.4 Mambu attracted $8.7

Company 12

Company New York City Fintech San Francisco 12

Fintech Labs Insights

JULY 17, 2015

Mobile banking platform. HQ: Austin, Texas. Digital payments solutions. Tags: Payments, prepaid cards, digital banking, mobile, global payments. Total raised: $45.1 Source: Finovate. Online alt-lender. HQ: Palo Alto, California. Latest round: $35 million. Total raised: $42.7 Source: Crunchbase. AcadiaSoft.

Fintech 12

Fintech Company San Diego Los Angeles 12

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2017

And let’s be honest, no right-thinking banker wants any part of Amazon forming a bank. The Real “Lending” Stock Award – Goes to longtime player LendingTree. Oh, by the way, that Fintech darling of two years ago Lending Club? At a banking conference. It had another turd of a year.

Conference 91

Conference Industry Community Bank Community 91

Fintech Labs Insights

MARCH 14, 2016

million for its SMB alt-lending service. D3 Banking borrowed $4.5 million for its digital banking technology. HQ: Houston, Texas. Tags: Consumers, SMB, lending, underwriting, investing, credit. It was a busy week for Finovate alums with six raising fresh cash and one being acquired: EZBOB raised $28.8

San Francisco 12

San Francisco New York City Fintech Company 12

Fintech Labs Insights

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Digital banking app. HQ: Austin, Texas. Digital lender. Tags: Consumer, SMB, loans, credit, lending, underwriting. Financing for renewable energy and conservation projects. Latest round: $70 million Series D. Total raised: $102.2 HQ: Oakland, California. Source: Crunchbase. Maestro Health. Online stock brokerage.

Company 12

Company Fintech New York City Comparison 12

Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 1, 2016

Alt-lending to small businesses. Marketplace lending analytics. Tags: SMB, lending, credit, underwriting, payments, point-of-sale, mobile, trade finance. Total raised: $42 million. HQ: Ahmedabad, India. Source: Crunchbase. West Creek Financial. Consumer purchase financing. Latest round: $28.5 million ($3.5 Total raised: $28.5

Company 12

Company Fintech New York City Lending 12

Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 8, 2016

Digital banking technology. HQ: Plano, Texas. Digital renter’s insurance. Tags: Institutions, underwriting, commercial lending, loans, information, BI, API. Source: Crunchbase. Alkami Technology. Latest round: $3.7 Total raised: $46.7 Source: Crunchbase. Latest round: $3.25 million Seed.

Company 12

Company Fintech New York City blockchain 12

William Mills

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Another Texas-based payment tech company. Besides Georgia, Texas seems to be a hot area for FinTech companies. Swych is a private company funded by seasoned angel investors from the banking, financial services, payments, gifting, telecom and enterprise computing space. Specializes in digital banking platform.

Mobile 40

Mobile Cards Fraud Data 40

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Sure, we bought some December options on west Texas crude at $100 a barrel, but it was only with a third of the 401(k)—plenty of time to make that up, right? It’s been almost 20 years since the IPO but this team keeps delivering growth and outstanding financial performance while keeping the values of the hometown bank that started it all.

Community Bank 60

Community Bank Apple Community Technology 60