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Jan 20, 2026
We partner with community financial institutions like yours in buying and selling loan participations to reduce concentration risk and diversify your portfolio.
Jan 19, 2026
With PCBB's lending solutions, take on the competitive market confidently. Leverage our expert insights and tools to diversify your loan portfolio, attract and retain customers, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Jan 15, 2026
CFIs are navigating rising costs and fierce competition to source talent. Based on American Banker’s 2025 “Best Banks to Work For,” we share 5 ways CFIs attract, retain, and empower top talent.
Nov 24, 2025
Reverse mentorships help senior employees acclimate to emerging technologies, changing cultural values, and younger employee and customer preferences. Meanwhile, younger employees learn valuable skills and insights from experienced staff. It’s a win-win.
Oct 20, 2025
Though many organizations are pulling back their DEI efforts, some businesses have seen success from DEI and want to maintain their initiatives. We detail large corporations’ approaches and how to manage DEI-related risk.
Jul 15, 2025
With global tensions increasing and policies and regulations in flux, it’s possible that another wild card event is on the horizon. We discuss strategic planning tips to help CFIs absorb shocks and adapt quickly.
Aug 19, 2024
If you’re putting energy into DEI projects, it’s important to know if your efforts are creating results. Here’s what you should measure and how.
Jun 18, 2024
Discover effective strategies for CFIs to understand and respond to the diverse needs of both customers and employees, fostering inclusivity in the workplace and community.
Jun 4, 2024
Embedded finance offers new revenue opportunities for CFIs, but understanding its risks and benefits is crucial before adoption. We detail the pros and cons here.
May 29, 2024
Mandatory retirement age restrictions for boards are declining. We explore recent trends, the reasons behind the changes, and alternative strategies.
May 15, 2024
To perform its essential oversight role, a board of directors should bring together the competencies and qualities necessary to help guide an organization toward success. We discuss some essential skills and attributes for a CFI’s board.
Aug 14, 2025
Offering insurance services could provide CFIs with opportunities to diversify revenues and strengthen relationships. We look at the challenges and approaches and list some examples of CFIs already in this space.
Nov 6, 2024
CFIs have a unique opportunity to diversify their portfolios and manage risk by participating in shared national credits, also known as syndicated loans. Learn about the key advantages CFIs can gain.
Jan 14, 2026
CFIs may be more susceptible to geopolitical events than it appears. We discuss some of the hidden risks and how to plan and prepare for them, if they do impact your institution.
Jan 13, 2026
Community financial institutions can distinguish themselves by carving out niches — offering specialty loans to targeted audiences. We detail unique lending opportunities that CFIs have found successful.
Dec 11, 2025
In a two-part series, we look at trends, challenges, and opportunities CFIs have encountered over the past year, and how they have responded to support their continued growth and resilience.
Oct 6, 2025
CDFIs are on a mission to expand economic opportunities in historically underserved, low-income communities by providing greater access to financial products and services. We detail findings from the Federal Reserve’s recent study on their progress.
Aug 6, 2025
Amidst ongoing signs that a recession could be looming, now is the best time for CFIs to prepare for the worst. The best way to do so may be looking to lessons from past economic downturns, along with changing technological benefits.
Apr 28, 2025
Amid the current economic uncertainty brought on by tariffs, stagflation fears are rising. We discuss expert analysis and what CFIs can do to support their small business customers in these unsettled times.
Apr 22, 2025
As tariffs and potential tariffs alter international trade and supply chain costs, small businesses are bracing for impact. We discuss how to help SMBs weather these higher costs with long-term planning.