Finextra

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This question lingers among community banks and cr. 2024 was rough; why should 2025 be any different?

Community Banks 112

Community Banks Credit Union Cybersecurity 112

PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2019

Innovation has always been important for community banks, but the driving force of digitization over the last decade has greatly sped up the pace, said Kevin Tweddle, chief innovation officer for the Independent Community Bankers of America ( ICBA ). Community banking is no exception. Leveling the Playing Field.

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Community Banks Innovation Financial Literacy FinTech 82

Tom Groenfeldt

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

When the community bankers' trade association went looking for a tech accelerator that could help provide next gen apps for smaller banks, it selected The Venture Center in Little Rock, Arkansas which had experience developing apps for FIS.

Community Banks 175

Community Banks 175

Payments Source

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Vast Bank in Oklahoma is one of the first to allow customers to purchase digital currencies, a market that has proved lucrative for fintechs.

Community Banks 123

Community Banks Digital Currency FinTech Cryptocurrency 123

The Paypers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Community Bank of Louisiana has selected Q2 , a provider of digital transformation solutions, to help accelerate its digital banking offering.

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Community Banks 68

TechCrunch Fintech

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Digital banking services provider Alkami Technology is acquiring Mantl, which has been described as the Shopify of account opening, for $400 million. Mantl, founded in 2016 by Nathaniel Harley and Benjamin Conant, developed software to make it easier for people to open accounts digitally at community banks and credit unions.

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Credit Union Community Banks FinTech Acquirers 94

The Fintech Times

AUGUST 2, 2024

Pidgin , the payments ecosystem, has been selected by ICBA Payments , the payments subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) as a new partner to facilitate instant payments for community banks across the US. The speed of payments from community banks is another big reason for their rising popularity.

Community Banks 64

Community Banks FedNow Instant Payments Faster Payments 64

Finextra

MARCH 25, 2025

Virtually joining the FinextraTV studio, Rick Sowers, President & CEO, CalPrivate Bank gives an insight into the world of community banking.

Community Banks 64

Community Banks Technology Continuity 64

Finovate

JULY 18, 2024

How can community banks gain a competitive edge through technology? Barb MacLean, SVP and Head of Technology Operations and Implementation at Coastal Community Bank, talks about how technology can help community banks secure a competitive edge.

Credit Union 59

Credit Union Community Banks Fraud Prevention Cybersecurity 59

Finovate

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

How is digital transformation impacting community banking? What can community banks do to maximize the opportunities that digitalization can provide? And what role should enabling technologies like AI play in helping community banks develop new products, new services, and new sources of revenue?

Community Banks 52

Community Banks AI Scams Technology 52

Fintech Finance

JANUARY 9, 2025

Community banks and credit unions can now increase their understanding to better serve their customers’ needs through a new partnership between DeepTarget Inc. and FinGoal.

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Transactions Credit Union AI Community Banks 98

Payments Source

JANUARY 19, 2021

Smaller institutions are relying on an issuing system that gives away control over card programs, says Corserv's David Luther.

Community Banks 91

Community Banks Payments Process Digital Payments 91

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

We remain intently focused on expanding access to Zelle because it unlocks opportunity for individuals, small businesses, community banks, and credit unions.” Many of these are rural, community, and minority-owned or -led banks in areas of the country where people have fewer banking options.

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Zelle Credit Union Scams Small Business 86

Finovate

AUGUST 30, 2024

Community Bank & Trust selected ValidiFI to help verify bank account ownership and possession for prospective borrowers. Community Bank & Trust will leverage ValidiFI’s vAuth to verify bank account status and account ownership and possession for its Tax Refund Advance loan program.

Community Banks 52

Community Banks Tax Refunds Accounts Risk Mitigation 52

Finextra

JUNE 2, 2024

Rural, thrift and community banks are where large numbers of people and small businesses find access.

Community Banks 59

Community Banks Small Business 59

Payments Dive

MAY 2, 2023

The company that provides community banks with payments, fintech and other services is gunning for growth with new private equity capital.

Community Banks 158

Community Banks FinTech Payments 158

The Fintech Times

MARCH 16, 2024

Recently in the US, there has been talk of regulation to limit the power of community banks. Our members have stepped in to serve communities long forgotten by large financial institutions and are creating safe, responsible, and affordable financial options for Rhode Island and DC families.”

Community Banks 59

Community Banks Consumer Protection Regulatory Compliance FinTech 59

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 31, 2025

Q2 PrecisionLender data reflects commercial relationships from more than 140 geographically diverse banks and credit unions in North America, ranging in size from small community banks to top 10 US institutions.

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Credit Union Federal Reserve FDIC Underserved 105

Finextra

OCTOBER 1, 2024

InvestiFi, the provider of investing solutions for Community Credit Unions and Banks, has announced today the launch of its new service to enable Credit Unions and Community Banks to provide their account holders with self-directed investment capabilities through InvestiFi’s registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer subsidiaries. (..)

Credit Union 52

Credit Union Community Banks Security Accounts 52

Finextra

AUGUST 2, 2024

Pidgin, a secure, real-time payments platform built for the future of payments, has partnered with ICBA Payments, the payments subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), to offer instant payments to the nation’s community banks.

Community Banks 52

Community Banks Instant Payments Real Time Payments Payments 52

The Paypers

MARCH 19, 2025

ICBA Payments , the payments subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America, has partnered with Mastercard to upgrade customer payment experiences for community banks.

Community Banks 46

Community Banks Visa Payments 46

Finextra

JULY 25, 2024

Eltropy, the leading AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced the general availability of the industry’s most advanced Safe-AI suite built exclusively for credit unions and community banks.

Credit Union 52

Credit Union Community Banks AI 52

The Paypers

MARCH 3, 2025

Dave has announced its partnership with Coastal Community Bank in order to grow its banking and ExtraCash products, as well as improve financial inclusion.

Community Banks 41

Community Banks Financial Inclusion Product 41

Fintech Finance

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Interledger Foundation , an organization building and advocating for an open, interoperable payment network, today announced its work with the People’s Clearinghouse, a social sector tech platform that services community banks and credit unions in Mexico. and Mexican residents via community banks in rural areas.

Cross-Border Payments 98

Cross-Border Payments Community Banks Cross-Border Credit Union 98

The Paypers

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Reem Finance, a UAE-based financial services provider, has selected Temenos' solutions to launch a new digital community bank in the region.

Community Banks 48

Community Banks Finance Service Provider 48

Electronic Payments Coalition

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

That’s why credit unions and community banks in all 50 states oppose the Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Bill. The post The Data is Clear: The Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Bill Will Harm Credit Unions and Community Banks appeared first on Electronic Payments Coalition.

Credit Union 59

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Finovate

JANUARY 7, 2025

“By joining Eltropy, we are reinventing loan repayment and collections, helping credit unions and community banks improve recovery rates while preserving relationships with their members. . “We built Lexop to create a better past-due member experience,” said Lexop CEO and Co-founder Amir Tajkarimi.

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Acquirers Technology Credit Union Community Banks 64

Finextra

JANUARY 6, 2025

Today, TurmaFinTech, a new fintech startup helping US community banks bridge the technological gap, increase sales, beat customer churn, manage customer relationships and provide targeted customer communications, has announced its launch.

Community Banks 52

Community Banks CRM FinTech Technology 52

Finovate

MARCH 24, 2025

Fraud prevention and identity verification Wisconsin-based community bank IncredibleBank partners with Alloy to enhance its account opening process. Be sure to check Finovate’s Fintech Rundown all week long for the latest in updates and announcements in fintech.

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FinTech Fraud Prevention Encryption Risk Assessment 85

Evolve Payment

APRIL 12, 2023

Glenwood State Bank previously managed their merchant service options in-house but understood with accelerating technology, including EMV and Pin Chip, they needed to partner with a team that could help upgrade their customers and transition their customer portfolio. “You Working at Glenwood State Bank Why are you in this role?

Community Banks 52

Community Banks Process B2C Treasury Management 52

Finextra

JULY 7, 2024

I had an hour-long conversation with my peers at the World Finance Council panel discussion in Singa.

Community Banks 59

Community Banks Technology Finance 59

Finextra

JANUARY 26, 2024

a leading provider of banking and payments solutions, announces a five year partnership with The Bank of Missouri (TBOM) a celebrated community bank renowned for its pioneering digital banking initiatives.

Community Banks 118

Community Banks Payment Solutions Payments 118

Finextra

JANUARY 27, 2025

Wells Fargo is working with capital markets technology provider Derivative Path to boost the global payments capabilities available to regional and community banks.

Global Payments 104

Global Payments Community Banks Payments Technology 104

Tom Groenfeldt

JUNE 28, 2019

After receiving complaints from community banks and trade associations representing more banks, FIS has backed away from imposing a cybersecurity surcharge.

Community Banks 113

Community Banks Cybersecurity Security 113

Finovate

MARCH 17, 2025

The platform leverages machine learning and AI to sync with third-party financial systems to systematically complete revenue, banking, and expense entries.

FinTech 64

FinTech Credit Union Community Banks Finance 64

Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Finastra has announced that First Pacific Bank , a Southern California-based community bank that offers custom financial solutions for individuals and businesses, has selected Finastra Payments To Go to modernize its payments infrastructure. To learn more about Payments To Go, visit Finastra at Sibos 2024 on stand G30.

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ISO 20022 Instant Payments FedNow ISOs 135

Finovate

JANUARY 13, 2025

FinGoal and DeepTarget have teamed up to enable community banks and credit unions to convert transaction data into actionable insights. A newly announced partnership between FinGoal and DeepTarget will help community banks and credit unions convert transaction data into actionable insights and potential revenue opportunities.

Credit Union 52

Credit Union Community Banks Transactions AI 52