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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Communication Is Key to Mitigating Fraud

By sharing information … we can also stop fraud in its tracks for the benefit of our banks, customers and the industry at large.
October 01, 2024 | Independent Banker  

Lucas White: Conquering Check Fraud One Check at a Time

Requiring solutions like Positive Pay, offering ongoing education and putting caps on the size of checks that can be deposited remotely are all strategies that can help mitigate our risk.
October 01, 2024 | Independent Banker  

Technology Is Revamping Equipment Financing

From 3D printers to robotic feeders, equipment has shifted toward tech-savvy solutions that require community banks’ equipment financing expertise.
October 01, 2024 | Independent Banker   Lending 

Specialize and Thrive: Community Banks Find Success Lending to Niche Markets

When it comes to organic growth, niche lending is one way to reach lucrative new markets. Here, three community banks tell us how they work with specialized industries such as aviation, commercial fishing, and veterinary and dental practices. The goal is to build partnerships that are valuable to both business and bank.
October 01, 2024 | Independent Banker   Lending 

Fidelity Bank Is Transforming Women's Entrepreneurship

By promoting education, advocacy, networking and financial support, Fidelity Bank's P.O.W.E.R. program is setting a new standard for how financial institutions can contribute to the success and empowerment of women entrepreneurs.
October 01, 2024 | Independent Banker  

Establishing the Right Dynamic at Family-Owned Banks

Family-run community banks, like any family business, come with both strengths and challenges. Family members from three family banks tell us about their paths to community banking, and what it takes to maintain strong connections both inside and outside work.
October 01, 2024 | Independent Banker  

Grand Savings Bank Lends a Hand After the Storm

On June 5 and 6, employees at Grand Savings Bank in Grove, Okla., volunteered to serve meals to families and volunteers cleaning up after two tornadoes hit Decatur, Ark., on May 26.
October 01, 2024 | Independent Banker  

Can Faster Payments Lead to Faster Fraud?

Community banks can thwart criminals’ attempts to scam people via instant payments by deploying multilayered controls, including educating customers on how to not fall for scams.
October 01, 2024 | Independent Banker   Payments 

The Pros and Cons of Offering Trust Services

Offering fiduciary services can add depth to your wealth management offerings, but it won’t be right for every community bank. Bankers and other experts weigh in.
October 01, 2024 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

D&O, Liability and Cyber Insurance: How to Keep Up

Emerging threats make it important to update insurance coverage, whether it’s for directors and officers, cybersecurity or professional liability insurance.
October 01, 2024 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

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