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2026 National Survey Report: What Consumers Say About Branches
SPONSORED | Our latest nationwide survey report explores consumers' relationship with the branch and how they use it today. For banks looking to deepen customer relationships and strengthen brand credibility, the takeaway is clear: physical presence still matters.
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Q&A: Bank-sale leasebacks
Here’s how community banks could unlock capital on their balance sheets via a sale-leaseback of one or more locations.
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How to Do a Competitive Analysis
Understanding competitors big and small can help community banks improve growth, customer retention, operations and more.
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How Will the End of the Penny Affect Community Banks?
With penny production ending, community banks must address rounding policies, teller training and system updates. Here’s how banks can manage the operational impact and support customers.
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The IT Vendor Decision That Could Make or Break Your Bank
SPONSORED | Choosing the wrong IT vendor can cost your bank in security, compliance, and growth. Discover how to evaluate your MSP and make the right choice with the Integris Competitive MSP Checklist, your roadmap to a safer, smarter future.
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Public Funds as a Strategic Anchor in Modern Wholesale Funding
SPONSORED | PTMA Funding links community banks and local governments, providing stable public deposits that diversify liquidity. Governed by statute and fiscal calendars, these fiduciary relationships offer flexible funding and respond predictably to short-term market dislocations across economic cycles.
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The IT Vendor Decision That Could Make or Break Your Bank
SPONSORED | Choosing the wrong IT vendor can cost your bank in security, compliance, and growth. Discover how to evaluate your MSP and make the right choice with the Integris Competitive MSP Checklist, your roadmap to a safer, smarter future.
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Your 2026 Budget Is Complete. Now Is the Right Time to Fix What Made It Hard.
SPONSORED | Budget season is behind you, but those frustrating spreadsheet errors, manual ALM imports, and limited forecasting flexibility that made it difficult remain. January is the perfect time to fix these structural issues and implement better tools before 2027 planning begins.
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Ideas for Better Vendor Management
Community banks work with dozens of vendors at any given time. If you’re aiming to consolidate the time and effort managing third parties, consider these ideas.
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