How to Switch your Business to a Community Bank

Nov 12, 2020
The idea of switching to a community bank from your current bank can be daunting, especially if you’ve been with that bank since you started your business. Luckily, community banks make it easy for small business customers to bank locally.

The Right Mix: Selecting the Next ThinkTECH Accelerator Cohort

Nov 9, 2020
The experiences of 2020 and our new digital normal have impacted the lens with which we view potential fintechs vying for a spot for next year’s ThinkTECH Accelerator. Much has changed. Here's what you need to know.

October 2020 - Online Training Newsletter

Oct 28, 2020
It’s already the last quarter of the year and the clock is ticking to ensure your employees have completed their annual federal regulation training. Here are the Federal regulations that require annual training.

WSJ: Community banks came through for businesses

Oct 19, 2020
When big banks left small businesses hung out to dry in a pandemic, the Wall Street Journal reports that many community banks came through with financial support.

As Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Evolve, Regulators Eye Bank Usage

Oct 15, 2020
As we continue to see regulatory focus on innovation and emerging technologies, it comes as no surprise that the agencies may be turning their attention to artificial intelligence and machine learning and how they are being employed at the bank level.

What Do Google’s Advertising Updates Mean to Bank Marketing?

Oct 8, 2020
As a bank marketer, you’ve had a lot to contend with this year. So if you missed Google’s announced updates to its advertising policies, which go into effect later this month, there’s no need to panic.

Budgeting for a 2021 Innovation Agenda

Oct 2, 2020
With so many unknowns, budgeting is difficult, but there is a bright spot. With uncertainty comes the opportunity to look at what we do in a different light using the experiences of the pandemic to explore new ideas.

Shop Talk 2020

Oct 1, 2020
Our conversation with a community banker resumes.

New COVID-19 Safety and Soundness Standards for Financial Institutions

Oct 1, 2020
On June 23, 2020, the financial institution regulatory agencies jointly issued “Interagency Examiner Guidance for Assessing Safety and Soundness Considering the Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Institutions” (the June 2020 interagency guidance).

Succession in a Covid-19 World

Oct 1, 2020
One of the less discussed impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic , which is shaking boardrooms and executive suites, is the issue of leadership succession.