State Filings – Midwest (June 2023)
Filings were reported in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wisconsin. [Continue]
Print Issue: 2023-June Edition
AI: The next tech disrupter
If you thought the pandemic was a major accelerator on the road to digital transformation, it will soon look like a blip compared to artificial intelligence. [Continue]
How to counteract ‘quiet quitting’ in the workplace
The phenomenon of “quiet quitting” in the workplace is growing in recognition. It often refers to workers fulfilling their job description duties while refusing to go above and beyond or invest emotionally in their work. [Continue]
ICBA’s latest ThinkTECH cohort has a lot to offer
I’ve been following the trajectory of the Independent Community Bankers of America’s ThinkTECH program since its inception in 2018. It struck me as an excellent idea then, and year-over-year it has continued to shine a light on fintech startups providing services to community banks. [Continue]
Recent failures revive questions of moral hazard and TBTF
The banking industry is revisiting previous discussions surrounding moral hazard and the concept of ‘too-big-to-fail’ banks following the failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank. [Continue]
How much economic cushion did big banks provide during the pandemic?
How much of a role did the nation’s largest and most important banks play in leading the economic recovery from the shock of the pandemic? Perhaps less than their advocates and some policymakers claim. [Continue]
Professional athlete pivots to storytelling for community banking
Jena Cogswell comes to bank marketing from a slightly unusual background. A professional athlete, she spent time playing soccer for both league and national teams. Now, she’s ready to tell the story of Fargo-based Bell Bank as its chief marketing officer. [Continue]
Meeting needs with a neobank
Successful people reimagine how things should be done, according to entrepreneur Mark Cuban. “They don’t ask people what they would want. They envision a complete reapplication. Then they decide what to do with what they just created.” With that definition, Totem Bank could end up being the poster child for entrepreneurial success. [Continue]
Filling a Native Niche
Offering financial services to members of Federally recognized tribes can be a complicated endeavor. In order to meet those needs, different solutions have been created. [Continue]
Harnessing unique business lines to boost bottom line
Prominent niche lenders emphasized the benefits of specialized segments on May 1 during the Bank Holding Company Association’s Spring Seminar in Edina, Minn. [Continue]