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How to keep good employees

Independent Banker

But equally important is what they should be doing to keep the talented employees that they already have, both to avoid a short-term staffing crisis and to keep the pipeline of leadership full. One community bank that has found success in retaining its best employees is $180 million-asset Malvern Bank in Malvern, Iowa. Quick Stat.

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Agricultural Alert!

Independent Banker

In a surprise move, congressional leadership sought to reduce the crop insurance program by $3 billion at the end of 2015 to offset other spending initiatives. Falling crop prices—exaggerated by weak currencies in many foreign markets—are expected to pressure U.S. Robert Johansson, USDA economist. Ongoing concerns. Rural housing loans.

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The community banks beating the Great Resignation

Independent Banker

In terms of attracting mid-level employees, Eclipse Bank has benefited from several acquisitions that have taken place in the local market. Between displacement of operational folks and discontent among lenders trying to adapt to a larger bank, we’ve been able to pick up some great talent,” says Pyles.

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The community bank’s complete guide to building trust

Independent Banker

Claire Hill, marketing director of $208 million-asset Heritage Bank & Trust in Columbia, Tenn., John Moeller, a principal at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP who is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, says many banks are not engaging in pen testing often enough and some use inferior approaches to testing. It’s traumatic for bank leadership.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

He sensed the family’s passion and liked their idea of starting with selling milk at farmers’ markets, roadside shops and small grocery stores. We worked with them with loans to buy equipment and vehicles for delivery and the beginning operational cash needs of the business,” Bunnell says. Iowa State Bank. Iowa Falls.

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Banking's Top 5 Total Return to Shareholders: 2021 Edition

Jeff For Banks

I chose five years because banks that focus on year over year returns tend to cut strategic investments come budget time, which hurts their market position, earnings power, and future relevance than those that make those investments. MCBS, with a market cap of $705 million, and LTM revenues (net interest income plus fee income) of $125.5

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The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

TD has been a player that maintained its acquired market share so we are hoping this one doesn’t get messed up like other Canadian banks that have struggled in the Southwest. It’s hard to understand how Clobes has time in the day to drive her unlimited amount of leadership activities. banks by market value.”.

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