Pathfinder Appoints Martin Custer VP
OSWEGO, N.Y.,—Pathfinder Bank has appointed Martin Custer Vice President, Senior Commercial Lender. In this role, Custer will manage a portfolio of commercial loan and deposit relationships while building strong business connections and a positive bank presence in the community. Working primarily in Onondaga County, Custer will support the Bank’s loan and deposit growth goals by…
Bank of Luxemburg Makes Staff Changes
LUXEMBURG, Wis.,—Bank of Luxemburg has celebrated the retirement of two longtime employees. Patti Rollin, Vice President of Loan Operations, has retired after 42 years of dedicated service, and Jeff Mulloy, Chief Credit Officer, has retired after 17 years. Mike Simonds will succeed Jeff as Chief Credit Officer in Luxemburg. Mulloy joined the organization in January…
Huron Valley Names Nickolas Jackson, Christine Campo to VP Roles
MILFORD, Mich.,—Huron Valley State Bank has appointed Nickolas Jackson Vice President/Credit Administration Officer and Christine Campo Vice President / Commercial Lender. Nick will be responsible for overseeing credit administration functions and supporting the commercial banking team through sound credit analysis, risk management, and portfolio oversight. Nick brings nearly two decades of banking experience with a…
Wipfli Promotes 12 Leaders
MILWAUKEE,—Wipfli has promoted twelve professionals to partner, expanding leadership across its advisory, tax and assurance services. The promotions span multiple industries and regions and reflect the firm’s focus on developing leaders who support clients and strengthen long‑term growth. The newly promoted partners are: Chad Braun‑Duin, IP product, general office – Mid‑Atlantic Jennifer Clark, tax services,…
Endpoint Detection: Strengthening the First Line of Defense in Modern Banking
By Sean Martin Most modern banking attacks no longer begin at the network perimeter. They begin on endpoints like employee devices, where remote access, cloud applications and day-to-day business activity create more opportunities for attackers to gain a foothold. More than half of financial institutions experienced a cyberattack in the past year, underscoring how frequently…
What the C-Suite Barometer Means for Bank Compliance Teams
By Mark Burnside Executive perspectives across regional and community banks reflect a thoughtful approach as leaders handle regulatory pressures and accelerated change across banking institutions. According to the “C-Suite Barometer: Executive Leadership Insights in the US,” organizations are maintaining progress by pairing technology investment with disciplined execution and operational adaptability. For regional banks, this focus…
The Next Crypto Battleground Isn’t Silicon Valley, It’s Capitol Hill
By Hyunsu Jung For most of the past decade, the future of digital assets was framed as a technology race. New blockchains promised faster settlement. Crypto exchanges competed on liquidity. Startups raised millions selling the narrative that their protocol would ultimately power the financial infrastructure of the internet. The assumption was that innovation would determine…
Closing the Data Readiness Gap: Building the Foundation for Effective AI
By Ajay John Artificial intelligence is quickly transforming financial services. For community banks, this shift brings both opportunity and challenge. It can strengthen fraud prevention, improve efficiency, and deliver deeper customer insight. At the same time, it is accelerating AI-driven fraud and social engineering threats. Adopting AI isn’t just about adding new tools. To truly…
Capital Markets Are Scaling Faster Than the Systems That Support Them
By Trevor Vick There is a fundamental contradiction at the heart of today’s capital markets. Trillions of dollars are flowing into AI infrastructure, data centers, and public works at a pace that would have seemed extraordinary just a few years ago. Transaction volumes are breaking records. Securitization structures are growing more complex and more creative….
Bankers’ Top Five Strategic Priorities for 2026
By Tara Schultz As banking leaders navigate through 2026, they are focused on five key strategic priorities, including customer support, market expansion, operational efficiency and more. These efforts are all aimed at staying competitive and meeting rising customer expectations. CSI’s 2026 Banking Priorities survey highlights how institutions are putting these priorities into action, by investing in modern…