FDIC survey: Bank branches remain vital part of small-business lending
Only 3% of banks fully automate the small-business lending process, and only for very small loans, and most borrowers are...
Community Banking
Cost of funds shoots to top of community bankers’ concerns in 2024
Amid persistent inflation and core deposit competition, community bankers expand their pools of funding sources, according to the Conference of...
Bank Community Engagement: Protecting teens from financial scammers
Open communication and education with mindful, real examples are the best steps in demonstrating that scams and fraud can happen...
Bank acquisitions announced in three states
Byline Bancorp in Chicago, Mifflinburg Bancorp in Pennsylvania and River Run Bancorp in Massachusetts announce acquisitions.
Podcast: When going through a core conversion pays off
Most bankers dread the thought of a core conversion, but once that decision is made, the process can open up...
Workplace banking: A multiplier for new-account sales
The value of tailored banking offerings delivered as employee benefits.
Liberty Capital to acquire Southwestern Bancorp in Texas
Liberty Capital Bancshares in Addison, Texas, has agreed to buy Southwestern Bancorp in Boerne, Texas.
Spreading out the asset risk
With community bank guidance, a new national marketplace aims to help small and midsize banks manage asset risk related to...
Survey: Cybersecurity, customer acquisition top challenges for community banks
Community banks see cybersecurity as a top challenge, with customer acquisition and retention a close second, according to a recent...
Directors Briefing: How boards can prepare banks for disasters
A well-crafted plan provides a strategic framework for decision-making and helps institutions recover.
