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FDIC action against Tennessee bank emphasizes tech

American Banker

Brighton Bank entered a consent agreement with the regulator regarding violations of anti-money laundering laws.

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Walden Mutual aims to serve New England’s food community

Independent Banker

submitted its application to the FDIC at the end of August with the intent to serve New England’s local and sustainable food community with a bank owned by its depositors. Walden Mutual will use that experience, plus Cummings’ fresh perspective, to embrace a technology-forward approach. Margaret Littman is a writer in Tennessee.

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Whether it’s products and services, technology strategies or employee benefits, independent community banks decide on their own terms what’s best for their business and their customers. First Community Bank of Tennessee. A: Technology. What differentiates us is the personal relationships, but the technology is a must-have.