April 1, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of modern banking, effective leadership isn’t just about giving orders; it’s about fostering collaboration, driving innovation and empowering teams to achieve their full potential. One often overlooked yet powerful tool in a leader’s arsenal is the art of asking questions. Contrary to widespread belief, leadership isn’t about having all the answers; […]

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With the value of business-to-business (B2B) payments expected to rise substantially over the next few years, ramping up commercial payments could provide a substantial revenue source for community banks. Though financial institutions have long viewed commercial payments largely as an expense, changing market conditions and a major increase in B2B activity position them to be

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Tell me if you’ve heard this: An inverted yield curve is highly correlated with a subsequent recession. And might I point out that the U. S. treasury curve has been upside down for pushing two years now? Since we’re playing master of the obvious, let’s mention that the Fed — while not quite ready to

In spite of the loss of over 6 million souls worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic did produce some positive outcomes. A few examples are: The ability to work from home, especially for those with disabilities or who need to be available for child or elder care. The greatly enhanced ability for those at home to have

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Bank executives confirmed in a July 2023 survey that reducing processing costs through payments modernization was a top priority. With remote and digital banking channels often in the spotlight, it may come as a surprise that brick-and-mortar branches are still a focus. Some of the largest U.S.-based institutions, in fact, are expanding their physical footprints

As I reflect on my year as ICBA chairman, I’m proud to say that it’s been a big win for ICBA and for community banks across the country, as our “one mission” has been on full display. From the exemption of community banks from the FDIC’s special assessment to the determined opposition we showed for

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When it comes to community bank marketing, it’s about the person, not the product. As relationship bankers, the client connection drives community bank decisioning around solutions, promotions and outreach. Through every communication, community banks seek to deepen their customer ties, not merely sell them on the next big thing. With that, we again see how