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Growth Goals: Navigating IPOs and OTC Trading

Is your community bank thinking about launching an initial public offering or over-the-counter trading of stocks to raise liquidity? The rewards could be great—but both options come with extra regulatory requirements and costs. Careful consideration is critical.
January 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

Smart Org Changes That Could Boost Your Bank’s Trajectory

As community banks face increased competition, emerging roles and employees’ desire for advancement, it could be the right time for your community bank to assess its organizational structure to make sure it’s set up efficiently and in a way that brings the whole team together. We hear from five community banks that have reconfigured their org charts to hone overall operations, reinforce culture and create opportunities for employees to succeed.
January 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

2025 Lending Outlook: Cautious Optimism

Falling interest rates are expected to fuel borrowing activity at community banks. We examine the prospects for commercial, consumer/mortgage and ag lending in the new year.
January 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Lending 

4 Regulatory Developments Coming in 2025

Community bankers have a variety of new regulatory changes to prepare for in 2025, across agencies and banking functions. As always, forewarned is forearmed.
January 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

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