Community banks

Credit union shopping spree funded by taxpayers

06/07/19

As credit unions buy up community banks, policymakers should take another look at ending the industry’s tax exemption and regulatory breaks.

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Community Banks with the Highest Returns on Average Assets

06/03/19

Year to date through Mar. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

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Pennsylvania bank works to stem damage from CEO’s fraud arrest

05/31/19

While Noah Bank’s CEO has been accused of self-dealing in connection with SBA loans, its chairman says the directors had a succession plan ready to go and are rallying to rescue the bank’s reputation.

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Small banks need to plug the data gap

05/30/19

Community and regional institutions' survival could hinge on their ability to access large troves of data.

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Is time running out for small banks in real-time payments?

05/27/19

More businesses are considering moving away from cash and checks, according to a recent survey by Citizens. That should be a wake-up call to smaller institutions, said Michael Cummins, who oversees treasury solutions at the regional bank.

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Small and mid-sized banks can’t shy away from AI

05/22/19

While some of the biggest institutions are already rapidly developing new technologies, it’s important that community banks also tap the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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MVB in W.Va. to report big gain from its fintech portfolio

04/30/19

The company, which has invested $3 million in fintech in recent years, said the value of the portfolio is nearing $14 million.

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Banks and Thrifts with the Largest Securities Portfolios

04/29/19

On Dec. 31, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

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Lawmakers, lenders aren't buying SBA's argument for higher loan fees

04/11/19

The chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee promised to block action on the agency's budget unless it can justify its fee-hike request.

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