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Customer Experience Through Strategic Innovation

Recent research from FICO shows that 88% of bank customers say experience is as important as or more important than products and services.
November 03, 2025 | News   Payments 

Inviting Questions to Spark Better Conversations

We all know how powerful curiosity can be. Every great leader knows that inviting feedback and questions from their team can be a highly collaborative and productive process. However, the ways in which we solicit questions can vary—as can the results.
November 03, 2025 | News  

Strategic Loan Modifications That Work

When a customer gets into trouble with loan payments, a modification is sometimes the easiest way to help them get back on track.
November 03, 2025 | News   Lending 

Rising Concerns Over National Bank Trust Charters

“Trust banks are not required to meet the same kinds of regulatory and capital standards that apply to federally insured full-service banks.”
November 03, 2025 | News  

Managing Third-Party Fintech Risk

No matter how much effort your community bank puts into compliance, a third party can still put the bank at risk. Learn how to keep partners in check and ensure they’re compliant with regulations, too.
November 03, 2025 | News  

The Anatomy of a Rate-Cut Cycle

Examine the current Fed cycle versus the past to inform portfolio strategy.
November 03, 2025 | News   Growing the Community 

Succession Planning Essentials for Family Banks

Creating succession plans for family-owned community banks can be complicated in all sorts of ways, but having hard conversations and setting goals will ensure your family’s pride and joy will continue for years to come.
November 03, 2025 | News  

Ozark Bank Offers Custom Solutions for Nonprofit Partners

From lease-purchase solutions to crisis support, Ozark Bank shows how tailored financial services help local nonprofits and municipalities thrive.
November 03, 2025 | News   Lending 

Up-and-Coming Bank Technology: Separating Innovation from Hype

Community bankers, fintech experts and consultants alike are keeping their finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest technology—with the goal of understanding what’s useful and what’s all hype. Assessing the hottest new banking technology and how they’ve personally seen it used, here’s what they had to say.
November 03, 2025 | News   Payments 

Understanding the Opportunities and Concerns for Agentic AI

Whenever a new technology comes on the market, community banks must gauge whether its potential uses are worthy of the hype and investment. Here’s what you need to know about the newest form of AI, known as agentic AI.
November 03, 2025 | News   Payments 

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