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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Budget prioritization

Community banks stand out in today’s financial services space because our business model depends on an ecosystem where the bank only benefits when customers do.
August 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

The community banks beating the Great Resignation

A mass exodus of the U.S. workforce during the pandemic brought challenges in recruiting entry- to mid-level staff. These community banks share how they have (or haven’t) altered their hiring strategies.
August 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

Member Milestones: Landmark anniversaries

From centennials to dodransbicentennials (that’s 175 years), 36 community banks are marking significant anniversaries in 2022. Four presidents and CEOs reflect on how their banks survived the past, thrive in the present and look toward the future.
August 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

Commercial Cards: An Opportunity Too Big to Miss

SPONSORED | With a new operating model in play, financial institutions are in a great position to shift check spend to commercial card spend. Read Visa’s latest article to get our four top tips to understand the commercial card space and to tap into the potential $11T+ opportunity.
August 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Payments 

How BHG Financial’s innovative solutions can help community banks thrive in the digital age

SPONSORED | First Citizens Bank, an Iowa state-chartered bank, uses OnBoard’s board management software to increase efficiency and deliver a consistent, improved process for its boards, committees, and loan approval processes.
August 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Lending 

CFPB, DOJ issue reminder on servicemember auto finance protections

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Justice Department issued a joint letter reminding auto finance companies of their responsibility to recognize legal protections for military families under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
August 01, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Lending Military Lending 

Fed: Stablecoin growth poses structural vulnerabilities

The value of outstanding stablecoins grew roughly fivefold last year, the Federal Reserve said in its 2021 annual report.
August 01, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets Technology 

FDIC issues fact sheet, advisory on crypto deposit insurance claims

The FDIC published a fact sheet to consumers and an advisory to financial institutions on FDIC deposit insurance and crypto companies.
August 01, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets Technology 

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