Who made our list of top industry loan producers for 2019? Jul 01st 2019 12:07am on Banks, General, Industry Insight, Lending, slide Who made our list of top industry loan producers for 2019? Jul 01st 2019 12:07am on Banks, General, Industry Insight, Lending, slide Mechanics Bank fosters a fun and personal approach to keep customers coming back.
Best Community Banks to Work For 2019- Nominate Your Bank by July 26 Jul 01st 2019 12:07am on Nomination, slide, Surveys & Polls Best Community Banks to Work For 2019- Nominate Your Bank by July 26!
How to hire when everyone has a job Jul 01st 2019 12:07am on General, Operations & Management, slide Today’s unemployment rate is at its lowest point in decades, so how is your bank supposed to attract talent fresh out of college or from another industry? The good news is that community banks have tools that they can use to recruit the next generation of bankers.
Why family succession planning comes down to communication Jul 01st 2019 12:07am on Corporate Goverance, Industry Insight, Leadership, People, slide Family ownership is a hallmark of many long-running community banks, but leaders must navigate the often delicate matters of succession and board planning with loved ones. Establishing responsible corporate governance and knowing how to deal with awkward conversations can help growth-oriented banks manage family issues effectively.
40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders Jun 01st 2019 12:06am on General, Industry Insight, Leadership, People, slide Independent Banker asked community bankers to nominate emerging leaders under the age of 40, and did you ever deliver. Here are short profiles of 40 young innovators who are making waves in the industry but still manage to keep their communities front and center. In no particular order, let’s meet our winners—the industry’s future.
How to build the board your bank needs Jun 01st 2019 12:06am on Banks, Boardroom Issues, Industry Insight, Leadership, slide Board succession planning is important for all banks, but getting the right board members is crucial—and complicated—for larger banks, especially at a time of rapid growth. Here’s how several community banks approached the tall task of preparing their boards for change.
What do fintechs say is next for the industry? Jun 01st 2019 12:06am on Industry Insight, People, slide, Technology, Trends Digital technology is causing seismic shifts in almost every industry, and banking is no exception. We asked the recent graduates of ICBA’s ThinkTECH Accelerator for their thoughts on fintech trends—and how community banks can get ahead.
Revealed: ICBA’s top-performing community banks May 01st 2019 12:05am on Banks, Industry Insight, slide ICBA’s top-performing community banks
How to make the most of your bank’s tech-buying budget May 01st 2019 12:05am on slide, Technology, Trends As technology budgets gradually rise to meet today’s digital challenges, community banks are finding that there are more and more demands on those dollars, from core system upgrades to emerging offerings. What can you do to make the most of your IT investment?
Community Bank CFO Outlook: What are your peers forecasting? May 01st 2019 12:05am on Industry Insight, People, slide Independent Banker’s Community Bank CFO Outlook survey asked community bank chief financial officers how they plan to tackle their banks’ financial challenges, from complying with high-profile accounting standards to utilizing automated accounting solutions. Their answers reveal that many CFOs find their role changing to meet the demands placed on modern financial institutions.
