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The ICBA 22/23 executive committee is all in

Independent Banker

“I’m so inspired by the professionalism, integrity and commitment of our executive committee and board of directors as we work together to serve the needs of community bankers across the nation,” says Terry Jorde, ICBA senior executive vice president and chief of staff. ICBA president and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey echoes this sentiment.

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Offering advisory services: Piecemeal or holistic approach?

Abrigo

“The challenge with the piecemeal approach right now is that every project becomes a new and different project,” says Donny Shimamoto, CPA.CITP, CGMA, founder of advisory-focused CPA firm IntrapriseTechKnowlogies LLC in Honolulu and a nationally recognized accounting technology thought leader. “If

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Bankers: Are We Accountable?

Jeff For Banks

Banking is an industry that is particularly susceptible to external forces such as interest rates, business and consumer confidence, and the economy (both local and national). don''t tax you, don''t tax me, tax that fella behind the tree." I don''t think I''ll be invited back. But I digress.

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Will Amazon, eBay And Apple Have A Happy Holiday Season?

PYMNTS

percent, according to an estimate from the National Retail Federation. Last year’s strong results were thanks to growing wages, stronger employment and higher confidence, complemented by anticipation of tax cuts that led consumers to spend more than expected,” said NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.

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Data Dive, The Bad, The Worse And The Ugly Edition: Store Closures, Coronavirus And Bitcoin

PYMNTS

Morgan Stanley Research Analyst Kimberly Greenberger said the second half of 2020 is expected to be especially challenging with the looming election — as shift and change in national leadership have some tendency to slow commercial activity because spenders get a bit spooked. The Coronavirus Continues to Cut Down the Chinese Economy .

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The Confusing State Of Small Business In America

PYMNTS

The majority reported feeling optimistic about their local economies, but less than half (43 percent) said the same about the national market. Further, 80 percent said they’re concerned about the government and its ability to bring effective leadership across government branches.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Some interesting finalists would be: M&T and People’s United Old National and First Midwest Webster and Sterling Columbia Bank and Umpqua. Congrats on a brave move and national recognition Jim! Lifetime Leadership Achievement Awards. Chuck Snyder, chief executive of National Cooperative Bank (NCB).

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