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ICBA LEAD FWD Summit

Independent Banker

At this year’s ICBA LEAD FWD Summit, up-and-coming community bankers gathered from around the country to strengthen their leadership, technical banking and advocacy skills. The leadership conference hosted 26 speakers that helped attendees prepare for the future of banking. Bolton welcomed LEAD FWD attendees in Fort Worth, Texas.

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The ICBA 22/23 executive committee is all in

Independent Banker

When the 2022/23 ICBA board of directors was introduced at ICBA LIVE in San Antonio, Texas, there was a palpable sense of excitement in the air. I will also emphasize the importance of financial literacy and our need to engage and connect through all communications channels, but especially on social media. By Molly Bennett.

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Are you a bull or a bear, and how will it impact your planning for 2020 and beyond?

Gonzobanker

Regulators will amp up their safety and soundness game in early 2021, especially for the institutions with Texas ratios out of line. In addition, more and more CEOs are being asked to comment on diversity and other issues via social media that they might not have had to earlier. Getting Back to Work.

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2020 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

times tangible book for the attractive geographic footprint of BBVA weeks before the COVID vaccine starts to ship should spell accretion and strong future strategic positioning for PNC, especially in Texas where a brain drain from California led by Elon Musk will continue. The Tiny Bank that Did It Award UBank of Texas.

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GonzoBanker Awards 2017

Gonzobanker

BNC shareholders got a terrific premium, a 47% dividend increase, and a continued leadership role for Richard D. Platoon Talent Leadership Award – Goes to WSFS Bank ’s Lisa Brubaker who, at Finastra ’s client conference, pointed to hiring more free-wheeling advisory talent in branches, “backstopped by a sergeant.”. Happy Holidays!

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Gonzo Goes to BAI Retail Delivery 2014: Sweet Home Chicago?

Gonzobanker

Barclaycard discussed its social media and crowdsourcing, including a site where customers share travel stories and openly discuss product options. And, there was not a single vendor of any sort showing even the beginnings of an approach/solution for social media. Where’s the creativity and product leadership, folks?

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The 2015 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

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? No one has been more successful at using social media to generate awareness and a positive image for their bank than Jill (@JillCastilla, @CitizensEdmond). Y2K Redux Award.