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Stealthy shopping for better service

It’s no secret why Alpine Bank’s mystery shopper program has helped the community bank meet and exceed customer expectations over the past two decades.
May 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

Jim Reber: Mayday for mortgages?

Rising borrower costs have consequences for MBS.
May 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Lending 

These Asian-American led banks are helping their communities

May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month—and these Asian American-led community banks are adding to that heritage every single day by helping bring dreams within reach. We asked them about the unique challenges and satisfactions of their work.
May 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Advocacy Compliance 

How thrift and mutual banks are benefiting their customers

Thrift banks, otherwise known as savings and loans, focus on turning deposits into consumer mortgage loans. Some thrifts are owned and operated by mutual banks, but not necessarily vice versa. We take a deep dive into what lies at the heart of these community banks’ business models and how this benefits their customer relationships.
May 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Lending 

Demystifying Bitcoin and Digital Assets

SPONSORED | We recently sat down with Thomas Grundy for a conversation on demystifying Bitcoin and digital assets. A former regulator and a compliance professional for U.S.-based financial institutions. Tom shared insights on where Bitcoin could be headed and the compliance challenges facing financial institutions as they enter the market for digital assets.
May 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

Why Banks Should Focus on Board Security

SPONSORED | As more bank board executives, directors, and administrators adopt digital board management processes, cybersecurity risks from half-baked digital adoption make them more vulnerable to expensive cyber threats.
May 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Out of Office: Justin Kitzinger

Justin Kitzinger, a private banking officer at $6 billion-asset Bankers Trust in Des Moines, Iowa, dedicates 200 hours each year to volunteer firefighting.
May 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

Rhonda Thomas-Whitley: Defending overdraft protection for consumers

Overdraft programs and policies are once again in the sights of officials in Washington. ICBA takes on the fight.
May 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

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