Community banks make banking magic in Orlando Feb 01st 2020 12:02am on Banks, Conferences & Events, Industry Insight, Membership, slide Community banks make banking magic in Orlando Feb 01st 2020 12:02am on Banks, Conferences & Events, Industry Insight, Membership, slide With 1,500 people moving there every week—and stellar job growth over the past four years—the Orlando, Fla., metro features a competitive banking environment where the opportunities are open for enterprising community banks. By Bridget McCrea | Illustrations by James Taylor Orlando, Fla., is well-known for its warm climate, short drive to the beach and one […]
Secrets of 4 community bank–fintech partnerships Feb 01st 2020 12:02am on Banks, Industry Insight, slide, Software, Technology, Trends Community banks and fintechs are working together to boost internal efficiency and improve the customer experience. But good partnerships don’t just run like clockwork. They require close collaboration, risk-taking and the alignment of strategic visions. Here’s what some of these partnerships look like in reality. By Mary Yerkes Today’s banking industry is all about innovation. […]
Community Bank CEO Outlook 2020: How your peers plan to grow Jan 01st 2020 12:01am on Banks, General, General, Industry Insight, Lending, Operations & Management, slide, Technology, Trends Independent Banker’s Community Bank CEO Outlook survey asked community bank leaders how they plan to grow their institutions this year. The results of this year’s survey reveal what community bankers have planned for 2020, from adopting new technology to growing deposits. By Kelly Pike, Illustrations by Edu Fuentes Ask any self-help guru, and they’ll tell […]
A CRA partnership case study Jan 01st 2020 12:01am on Banks, Focus, Industry Insight Under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), partnerships between minority- and majority-owned banks can prove beneficial for all parties. Here’s how two banks came together to leverage each other’s resources and get CRA credit in the process. By Cheryl Winokur Munk In 2017, $20 billion-asset BancorpSouth Bank in Tupelo, Miss., invested $8.5 million of capital in […]
Are de novos making a comeback? Jan 01st 2020 12:01am on Banks, Industry Insight, slide After the recession, de novo applications slowed to a trickle. But as successful de novos have upped the ante in raising capital, adopting innovation, hiring talent and finding their niche in the industry, that trend appears to be reversing. By Karen Epper Hoffman Walt Disney once said, “The way to get started is to quit talking […]
The Ledger: The hallmarks of a good leader Jan 01st 2020 12:01am on Banks, Industry Insight, Surveys & Polls Source: 2019 People Management Report from the Predictive Index
The Best Community Banks to Work For 2019 Dec 02nd 2019 12:12am on Banks, General, General, Industry Insight, Leadership, Operations & Management, slide Ninety-eight percent. That’s the percentage of community bank employees who would recommend their employer to others. In a tight labor market, that number is something to shout about—so we are. Based on anonymous employee responses, our first-ever Best Community Banks to Work For awards recognize banks that have built exceptional work experiences for their employees. […]
The Ledger: The world of IoT Dec 02nd 2019 12:12am on Banks, Industry Insight, Surveys & Polls Source: 2019 International Data Corporation (IDC) reports
Why these banks are supporting women entrepreneurs Nov 01st 2019 12:11am on Banks, Education, Industry Insight, Membership, People, slide In the past half of a century, women have gone from a small part of the business community to a significant—and fast-growing—segment. In fact, women start an average of more than 1,800 businesses across the country each day. How can community banks form mutually beneficial relationships with this burgeoning group of business owners? By William […]
The Ledger: The path of account takeover fraud Nov 01st 2019 12:11am on Banks, Industry Insight, Surveys & Polls Source: Trends in Account Takeover Fraud for 2019 and Beyond, Aite Group
