Illinois’ Pulaski Savings Bank fails
Chicago-based Pulaski Savings Bank failed on Jan. 17. [Continue]
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Beige Book: Economy stagnant in recent weeks
Economic conditions have changed little in recent weeks, according to the Jan. 15 Beige Book. [Continue]
Former UBB President Bill Rosacker passes away after cancer battle
William “Bill” Rosacker passed away Jan. 12 surrounded by family at a care facility in Shakopee, Minn. Rosacker had a 51-year career in banking and was president of United Bankers’ Bank in Bloomington, Minn from 1985 to 2019. Rosacker, 79, was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. [Continue]
Community banks targeted with overdraft/NSF lawsuits
Community banks are more frequently being targeted with overdraft/NSF lawsuits as plaintiffs shift their focus from the largest financial institutions, according to law firm Winthrop & Weinstine. [Continue]
Bankers, industry players bullish on 2025 potential
Could lower taxes and reduced reg burden be enough to set aside worries about fraud or lack of succession or putting the right people in the right seats? [Continue]
Banker of the Year 2025: Mariner Kemper
A fourth-generation banker, Mariner Kemper is dramatically growing the 112-year-old financial institution, retaining a family-operated ethos while turning heads in the super-regional club. [Continue]
2024 in Review: Recognizing difference makers
As much as BankBeat invests to bring you stories about issues and trends, or opens space on its pages for shared opinions, this publication has always focused closely on the people of banking. [Continue]
Advanced AI helps bank make most of its technology, improve customer experience
Unique and potentially meaningful digital bank branding that uses A.I. to target the specific needs of individual bank customers is having a big moment right now. [Continue]
2024 in Review: Banks make a community impact
Commercial banking is the hallmark of the Main Street Bank, and BankBeat was struck by how one Iowa bank put a spin on boosting area businesses. [Continue]
The future of bank compliance: A conversation with Lexi, AI avatar
Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly vital tool for compliance teams dealing with the growing complexity of data-heavy regulations. [Continue]