Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read December 2021 — As the banking community evolves in the pandemic’s wake, leaders are taking strategic steps to not only provide better service but to stay relevant amid changing client needs and demands. In the next year, branch closings, mergers and acquisitions and newcomers
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read December 2021— Through relocations, openings and closures, banks are rethinking their retail presence in Orlando for 2022. With an unprecedented rise in digital transactions and growing demographics, financial institutions are adapting their resources to new consumer demands. Does that mean physical retail is dead
2 min read November 2021 — Interim President Pamela Chally at the University of North Florida stated in an interview with Invest: that Jacksonville is “the biggest small town there ever was due to the close working connections and interactions within the community.” She noted how business in the city
2 min read November 2021 — In an interview with Invest:, Rick Pullum, president of One Florida Bank, discussed the lender’s background and success as a new player in the Central Florida landscape. “I think that the demand for what we are doing as a local bank and the businesses
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read November 2021 — While technology and digitized banking have taken center stage for the industry, an expansion of brick and mortar locations is still a significant part of the plan for certain banking institutions. In Charlotte, some financial institutions are on a mission to
2 min read November 2021 — Citizens Bank is the oldest, continuously operating African American-owned bank in the country, and it was the first minority depository institution established in the state of Tennessee. In an interview with Invest:, Sergio Ora, president and CEO, discussed the bank’s mission, the current strength
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read November 2021— Banking leaders in Atlanta are building upon the challenges from the last 18 months to consolidate a stronger, more resilient industry. Technology as well as diversification are two of the main drivers behind this transformation. As the region continues to attract more
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read October 2021— Despite the challenges of the last 19 months, the Triangle has remained a desirable destination for businesses looking to establish and expand their operations. As the region continues to provide these opportunities, banks and financial institutions are choosing Raleigh-Durham as a focal
Writer: Joey Garrand 2 min read October 2021— In an increasingly competitive and rapidly evolving world, many industries are experiencing an uptick in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity as businesses look to maintain and expand their footholds in their markets. In the banking and professional services sectors, M&A activity is
Throughout the pandemic, the banking sector worked hand in hand with commercial and personal banking clients, guiding them through the ongoing challenges. For community banks like American National Bank, the ability to be quick and nimble was an asset since the onset of the pandemic. The face-to-face component of banking
