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2021’s lending outlook: cautious optimism

Many community bankers are cautiously optimistic that this year will bring the same, if not more, demand for loans. They also describe a year that may bring opportunities to gain market share from big banks amid continued uncertainty.
January 01, 2021 | Independent Banker   Lending 

How Systematic Savings Bank turned around

When Derek Fraley joined Systematic Savings Bank as president and CEO in 2017, it was in trouble. To save it, he changed the community bank’s charter, launched an IPO and executed sweeping culture changes. The result: the bank has had four back-to-back positive quarters for the first time in more than a decade.
January 01, 2021 | Independent Banker  

How community banks can use influencer marketing

Influencer marketing has become far more than just a way to sell overpriced products on social media. Now it’s a well-established tool for building brand awareness, boosting sales and more. Here’s what community banks and marketing experts say about this growing industry.
January 01, 2021 | Independent Banker  

Fraudsters’ latest target? UI benefits

Criminals have stolen more than half a billion dollars by taking advantage of the surge in unemployment claims during the pandemic. Luckily, most of this money has been recovered. Here’s what you should know about this scheme.
January 01, 2021 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

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