Oxford Commercial Finance Adds Faucett as VP, Business Development Officer
OXFORD, Mich. and SPARTANBURG, S.C.,—Oxford Commercial Finance, a subsidiary of Oxford Bank, has added Robbie Faucett as Vice President of Business Development. Faucett will focus on middle market companies seeking access to liquidity through asset based lending and other working capital solutions designed to support operations and fuel growth. In addition to directly working with…
Sandy Chrispell Joins West Michigan as Osaic Program Manager
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich.,— West Michigan Community Bank has added Sandy Chrispell as Osaic Institutions brokerage Program Manager. Sandy brings more than 27 years of experience in the banking and brokerage industry. She holds Series 7, 63, and 24 securities registrations, as well as an insurance license, and is a registered representative of Osaic Institutions, Inc….
Elk River to Open Andover Branch
ELK RIVER, Minn. The Bank of Elk River will open a new branch in Andover in late summer 2026. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the bank’s 140-year history, underscoring its commitment to serving the growing communities of Anoka County and the northern suburbs. “This expansion is more than a new building; it’s a…
Why Card Unboxing Still Matters in Today’s Gen Z Digital Banking World
By Mehdi Heidari Across industries, the package unboxing experience has become a cultural phenomenon of its own. Whether it’s a new gadget, a luxury item, or a simple household product, customers increasingly associate unboxing with anticipation, discovery, and the first tangible impression of a brand. This ritual has grown so influential that videos featuring “unboxing”…
Addressing the Security Risks of Remote Work, AI Threats and Cloud Migration
By Sean Martin Today’s institutions face an unprecedented cybersecurity landscape, marked by sophisticated threats, including the rapid rise of AI-driven attacks. These evolving risks require organizations to take a proactive, forward-looking approach to cybersecurity that integrates strong security controls. Navigating the Risks of Remote Work Most organizations now recognize the importance of enabling remote work,…
The Power of One: How Unified Platforms Are Redefining Community Banks
By Amruta Dongre Community banks and have always thrived on relationships. Their strength lies in understanding members and customers personally, offering trust and service that large institutions can’t match. But expectations have changed. People now want to open accounts, apply for loans, and manage their finances seamlessly across digital, branch, and banker-assisted channels. Delivering that…
SECURING Board Packages from Cyber Threats
By Raj Patel Bank Directors routinely access some of the Bank’s most sensitive information such as strategic plans, regulatory reports, audit findings, risk assessments, financial data, customer loan documents, and personnel records. Many organizations, including community banks, now prepare a digital board package, which is a single collection of documents directors review before each meeting….
From Integration Chaos to Connected Intelligence: How Community Banks Can Finally Escape ‘Integration Hell’
By Joe Ehrhardt Integration is easy. Seamless. A flip of a switch. Blah blah blah… and all the nonsense that every bank vendor says. Anyone who’s lived through a core conversion or tried to connect multiple systems knows that’s rarely true. For years, accessing data across banking systems required massive budgets, months of waiting, and…
The Mental Toll of Money Stress…How to Support Your Account Holders
By Fred Stapleton It’s been a turbulent few years, beginning with the pandemic and followed by persistent inflation, rising housing costs, and uncertainty surrounding economic policy. In the U.S., 77% of adults experience financial anxiety, and 58% feel like money controls their lives. More than one-third of adults say financial problems have directly affected their…
Doug Sanders Retires from CBI Bank & Trust
GALESBURG, Il.,—Doug Sanders, CBI Bank & Trust President and CEO, has retired. Sanders began his banking career over 36 years ago and has been with CBI Bank & Trust (formerly F&M Bank) since 1997. Over the years, Doug has held several positions at the bank including Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer and President &…