September 10, 2025

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The rise of digital banking and fintech platforms has transformed depositor behavior, making it increasingly important for community banks to adapt their strategies to manage the cost of funds and remain competitive.

Credit cycle shifts tend to be abrupt; thus, banks should assess credit risk degradation now to avoid trouble later.

Artificial intelligence isn’t just for big banks anymore. One compelling use case for community financial institutions…

When a financial system can no longer stand on its own, it leans on illusion.

Deepfake technology, powered by AI, is rapidly evolving, presenting a significant and growing threat to financial institutions and their customers.

Let’s start this month’s column with a dose of banality: Be careful what you wish for.

Innovation is one of those line items that can be hard to wrap our heads around.