community banks

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

Small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are contending with a perfect storm of financial difficulties: outdated payment systems, persistent inflation and delayed payments.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...

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

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...

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1 in 4 Consumers Prefer Credit Cards From Local Banks or Credit Unions
1 in 4 Consumers Prefer Credit Cards From Local Banks or Credit Unions
April 29, 2024  |  Credit Cards

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...

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Ex-FDIC Head ‘Worried’ About Regional Banks’ Potential Weakness
Ex-FDIC Head ‘Worried’ About Regional Banks’ Potential Weakness
April 17, 2024  |  Banking

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...

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National Banks’ Reign Over Primary Credit Cards Dropped to 68% 
National Banks’ Reign Over Primary Credit Cards Dropped to 68% 
April 17, 2024  |  Credit Cards

When it comes to issuing credit cards, national banks continue to dominate the field, and — thanks to their massive scale, extensive customer base and...

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Banking Customers Opt for Smaller Lenders As Giants Get Too Big
Banking Customers Opt for Smaller Lenders As Giants Get Too Big
March 05, 2024  |  Digital-First Banking

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...

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Credit-Seeking Consumers Give Credit Unions and Community Banks a Second Look
Credit-Seeking Consumers Give Credit Unions and Community Banks a Second Look
November 21, 2023  |  Credit Unions

National banks dominate the consumer credit space. Still, credit unions and community banks are becoming an increasingly popular choice for issuing credit cards. The share...

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First Citizens Community Bank Parent Gains Regulatory Approvals for Acquisition
First Citizens Community Bank Parent Gains Regulatory Approvals for Acquisition
April 10, 2023  |  Acquisitions

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...

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Ad Tech Goes Local With Credit Unions to Connect Merchants With Customers
Ad Tech Goes Local With Credit Unions to Connect Merchants With Customers
April 04, 2023  |  Credit Unions

As the media, FinTechs and the banking sector reel from high-profile bank meltdowns, it’s shining a light on the credit union and community banking sectors,...

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