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Charles Potts: How to use data to drive bank growth

Working hand in hand with digital transformation, data provides a powerful tool for community banks. Its accessibility, readability and applicability in today’s digital-first environment has enhanced community banks’ ability to serve their customers, creating a heightened experience.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

Phishing solutions for community banks

Phishing has been around almost as long as email itself, which means hackers have had plenty of time to perfect their practices. It’s more likely than not that community bank staff will fall for a scam, but how can the bank best respond?
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Compliance Payments 

Aaron Stetter: Setting a course for the new Congress

ICBA is getting the community banking message out, from sending a letter detailing ICBA’s policy priorities to every member of the new Congress to reinforcing that messaging with advertisements in Politico, Capitol Hill’s must-read publication.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

Updates to the beneficial ownership rules

Starting in 2024, banks will be required to collect beneficial ownership information on accounts they maintain. Here’s what’s changing and what it means for community banks.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

The benefits of offering virtual advisor services

Spurred by social distancing and shutdowns during the pandemic, many community banks turned to virtual financial advisory services, and these new practices are expected to stick around.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Community banks’ guide to FedNow resources

The time has come for the long-awaited FedNow launch. As community banks navigate this process, there are plenty of resources available to answer questions and provide guidance.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker  

Excel Disasters: 5 spreadsheet mistakes that cost billions

SPONSORED | Learn how your team can fight the hidden danger lurking between the columns: human error.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker  

Market your community bank with first-party data

Customer data fuels efficient and effective marketing these days. Community banks own an enviable amount of data, but not all are leveraging it to its fullest extent.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

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