Taking financial literacy beyond the classroom
Increasingly, social media is where Gen Z and millennials are migrating to find “edutainment” and news, using it an average of 2 1/2 hours a day. [Continue]
Banks continue branch investments amid digital surge
Community bankers and industry consultants say branches are having a bit of a comeback, albeit with slightly less square footage and more personalized services. [Continue]
Digital versus in-branch banking: What’s the right balance?
Though digital account openings are table stakes for community banks, experts say they must also invest in physical branches over the next several years. [Continue]
Amazing Outside Directors 2024: Paula Phillippe
Over the last 25 years, Paula Phillippe has been on a lot of boards ranging from food shelves to theater, engineering to securities. When it comes to corporate boards, she gravitates toward community banks, though. [Continue]
Amazing Outside Directors 2024: Melanie VanRoekel
For Melanie VanRoekel, being an effective board chair requires open communication while recruiting directors with expertise outside of the banking world. [Continue]
Amazing Outside Directors 2024: Drew Vogel
For his role in the growth of Iowa State Bank, Drew Vogel was named a 2024 “Amazing Outside Director” by BankBeat magazine. [Continue]
Banks seeking suitable fintech products are investing
Banks have been utilizing fintech since at least the creation of the abacus, but until recently, community banks have not been investing in it in the traditional sense. [Continue]
Open banking presents growing opportunities — and risks — for community banks
Open banking is bringing both extensive promise and security concerns to community bankers as more customers desire the frictionless, near-instant service enabled by the technology. [Continue]
Open banking’s regulatory environment
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has already unveiled an open banking rule that would require financial firms offering transaction accounts such as checking, prepaid cards, credit cards and digital wallets to give consumers access to their personal financial data. [Continue]
Amazing Outside Directors 2024: Ashley Podhradsky
When you ask Ashley Podhradsky to explain a cybersecurity concept or the current threat landscape, she offers you a cheerful warning: “I could spend all day on this.” [Continue]