Community Banks news and trends

NCR Voyix: Community Banks Have Data and Technology to Help SMBs Thrive
Banking // September 11, 2024

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need help with digital transformation and financial management in an uncertain business environment, and community banks and credit unions should see this as an opportunity that conservative estimates place north of $150 billion. “Let’s go back to times of crisis...

41% of Banks Offer Embedded Finance Solutions, Have FinTechs to Thank
Digital Banking // August 27, 2024

In today’s financial services arena, embedded finance and banking-as-a-service (BaaS) have emerged as transformative forces, redefining the way banks and financial institutions (FIs) engage with consumers and businesses. At the core of this shift is the use of application programming interfaces (APIs), which enable smooth...

70% of Small Businesses Want Better Cash Management Services From Banks
SMBs // July 31, 2024

Small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are contending with a perfect storm of financial difficulties: outdated payment systems, persistent inflation and delayed payments. These issues disrupt cash flow and hinder growth, exacerbated by inefficient manual accounting practices and reliance on paper payments. As inflation pressures margins...

CSI Unveils Developer Portal for Community Banks
Banking // July 30, 2024

Financial software provider CSI has debuted a developer portal for community banks. “In addition to a growing list of integrated fintechs and integrators, CSI community banks and developers now have access to new documentation methods, resources and standardizations that simplify the implementation process and accelerate...

Interviews & Exclusives
Beyond Big Names: How Community Banks and Credit Unions Can Attract Corporate Clients

September 23, 2024
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s latest data on deposits shows just how bifurcated the banking industry is, in terms of the largest players, home to the great bulk of overall deposits here in the states. To that end, the top five institutions — ranked by the FDIC based on domestic deposit concentration — hold a […]

41% of Banks Offer Embedded Finance Solutions, Have FinTechs to Thank

August 27, 2024
In today’s financial services arena, embedded finance and banking-as-a-service (BaaS) have emerged as transformative forces, redefining the way banks and financial institutions (FIs) engage with consumers and businesses. At the...

70% of Small Businesses Want Better Cash Management Services From Banks

July 31, 2024
Small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are contending with a perfect storm of financial difficulties: outdated payment systems, persistent inflation and delayed payments. These issues disrupt cash flow and hinder growth,...

1 in 4 Consumers Prefer Credit Cards From Local Banks or Credit Unions

April 29, 2024
According to PYMNTS Intelligence, credit unions (CUs) and community banks continue to gain traction in the consumer credit card space. As we found in researching “Credit Unions and Community Banks...

Quick Reads
CSI Unveils Developer Portal for Community Banks

July 30, 2024
Financial software provider CSI has debuted a developer portal for community banks. “In addition to a growing list of integrated fintechs and integrators, CSI community banks and developers now have access to new documentation methods, resources and standardizations that simplify the implementation process and accelerate time to value,” the company said in a news release […]

Ex-FDIC Head ‘Worried’ About Regional Banks’ Potential Weakness

April 17, 2024
The former chair of the FDIC is looking for signs of weakness in regional bank earnings. “I’m worried about a handful of them,” Sheila Bair, who headed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. during the financial...

Banking Customers Opt for Smaller Lenders As Giants Get Too Big

March 05, 2024
As the country’s banking giants expand, some consumers are looking for smaller alternatives. It’s a trend at the center of a Tuesday (March 5) Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report, which...

First Citizens Community Bank Parent Gains Regulatory Approvals for Acquisition

April 10, 2023
Citizens Financial Services’ previously announced acquisition of HV Bancorp has received requisite regulatory approvals. The acquisition, which was announced in October and was subject to approvals, is now expected to...