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Community bank customers weigh in on IRS monitoring

Community bank customers have joined the industry in expressing opposition to the Biden administration’s proposal to require banks to report their customers’ account information to the IRS.
September 01, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Taxes & Budget 

How BankMD’s experiment paid off

Digital-only brand BankMD has shaken up the medical lending arena since its launch in 2019 under the leadership of Moses D. Luevano. Anchored by San Antonio-based TransPecos Banks, the experiment has brought huge success to both the brand and the community bank.
September 01, 2021 | Independent Banker  

Aaron Stetter: Sounding the alarm on IRS reporting overreach

ICBA is building a coalition of associations, community banks and customers to oppose a Treasury Department proposal adding burdensome reporting to the plates of all financial institutions.
September 01, 2021 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

Jim Reber: Balance sheet, complete

Investors have turned their sights on loan purchases.
September 01, 2021 | Independent Banker  

Robert Fisher: A legacy of good

It’s our responsibility to help make our communities better places to live, to help pull people out of poverty and address issues they’re facing.
September 01, 2021 | Independent Banker  

Lindsay LaNore: Lake rules for the workplace

Rules are the principles that govern conduct within an organization, and they can extend well beyond perfect attendance and dress codes.
September 01, 2021 | Independent Banker  

Rebeca Romero Rainey: Use your voice

[There is a] need for strong voices to weigh in on how new regulation will affect our communities and the customers we serve.
September 01, 2021 | Independent Banker  

How to navigate payments trends

The payments space can be dizzying for even the most enterprising community bank. How do you navigate the constant churn of innovations or disruptors? Experts point to a strategy built on customer input and relationship-building.
September 01, 2021 | Independent Banker   Payments 

7 ways community banks can boost profitability

A profitability strategy has a lot to factor in given today’s uncertain market. Here’s what community bankers need to know when planning their budgets for the next year.
September 01, 2021 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

Community banks grow alongside their ag customers

The community bankers serving agricultural communities know how to roll up their sleeves and help with harvest, move cattle and work alongside their customers. Their commitment to keeping rural communities alive is unmatched in the banking industry. Here are some of the community banks sustaining rural America.
September 01, 2021 | Independent Banker   Lending 

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