Independent Banker’s most innovative banks of 2019 Aug 01st 2019 12:08am on Banks, Business, Industry Insight, Lending, Products & Services, slide, Technology, Trends Independent Banker’s most innovative banks of 2019 Aug 01st 2019 12:08am on Banks, Business, Industry Insight, Lending, Products & Services, slide, Technology, Trends These five community banks are all making bold changes in different ways. They’re finding their own forms of pushing the envelope, whether it’s leading the charge in a new line of business or developing high-tech solutions that will benefit the entire community banking industry. What unites them is a willingness to think outside of the box. Based on nominations, here are five community banks that we think are leading the pack when it comes to innovation.
How community banks are innovating from the core Aug 01st 2019 12:08am on Banks, Industry Insight, slide, Software, Technology, Trends You’ll never keep up with the competition if you’re not innovating. Here, we look at how your community bank can pick up the pace, whether it’s with your existing core or with a disruptor.
Kevin Tweddle: What’s hot in fintech now? Jun 01st 2019 12:06am on Columns, Membership, Products/Services, Technology, Trends
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.
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?
What does new BSA/AML guidance mean for innovation? Apr 01st 2019 12:04am on Focus, Fraud, Security, Technology, Trends New BSA and AML guidance from Congress and federal regulators pushes for innovation. By Colleen Morrison When Congress and regulators deliver consistent input on a financial services topic, it sends a clear signal to community banks: Pay attention. Such is the case with recent activity in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. In […]
Could voice banking help your community bank? Mar 01st 2019 12:03am on Banks, Focus, Industry Insight, Operations & Management, Retail, Technology, Trends Some community banks are dipping their toes in voice banking, which allows customers the ease of banking directly through their smartphone or smart home device—no hands necessary. Is it time your bank considered this emerging platform?
How banks can follow Amazon’s strategy of constant connection Mar 01st 2019 12:03am on Banks, Industry Insight, slide, Technology, Trends Consumers expect the constant availability of services through their computers, mobile devices and smart home technology. So it makes sense that they’re now looking to their banks for a similar level of connectivity. What can community banks do to keep up?
Kevin Tweddle: Navigating fintech? Help is on the way Feb 01st 2019 12:02am on Columns, Technology, Trends
How to make small-dollar lending make sense Feb 01st 2019 12:02am on Consumer, Focus, Lending, Technology, Trends Fintech companies are automating the lending process, making it possible for community banks to make a profit in the small-dollar lending market and meet consumer demand for these short-term loans.
