Results include
- 4 People
- 3 Webpages
- 2 Case Studies
- 11 BID Newsletters
People
EVP, Chief Lending Officer
B.S. Cornell University
MBA Crummer School of Business, Rollins College
Mr. Hines is currently Executive Vice President of the Bank of Glen Burnie (NASDAQ GLBZ) and has served as the Chief Lending...
Senior Vice President
Carrie Foster has over 25 years of experience in accounting and auditing, with a concentration in financial institutions. In her current role at PCBB, Carrie specializes in implementation, strategy, a...
SVP & Regional Manager, MidAtlantic Region
Dennis Falk has over 43 years of banking and capital markets experience. In his current role at PCBB, he manages client relationships with community banks throughout Washington, Delaware, Maryland, th...
SVP & Regional Manager, Southwest Region
Michael A. Johnson brings over 30 years of experience in financial services, specializing in capital markets, balance sheet liquidity, and correspondent services. His extensive background in relations...
Webpages
Feb 3, 2026
Read the latest banking news, trends, facts, and opinions focused on issues vital to community financial institutions.
Feb 2, 2026
Stress test your loan portfolio and evaluate the resulting impact on both earnings and capital.
Feb 2, 2026
The latest information concerning bank mergers and acquisitions.
Case Studies
Jul 1, 2018
How PCBB helped a rural community bank compete with the big banks and win by helping them offer their customers long term fixed rates while getting a floating-rate asset on the books.
Jul 1, 2018
Learn how PCBB helped a community bank provide international services with simplified and streamlined transactions all while maintaining a commitment to premium service and support.
Nov 26, 2025
According to the Bank Director’s 2026 Bank M&A Survey, the CFI M&A landscape is shifting. Deal activity is still subdued, but interest in community bank acquisitions is rising.
Jan 28, 2026
The OCC has issued streamlined BSA/AML examination guidelines for CFIs that are at lower risk for money laundering and terrorist financing activities. We detail what the changes are for CFIs that qualify.
Jan 27, 2026
Reciprocal deposits route portions of big accounts to multiple banks so each remains within FDIC limits. We cover how your institution can apply this structure to help improve liquidity metrics and depositor satisfaction.
Jan 26, 2026
An aging population and rising demand for healthcare make this one of the fastest-growing industries and a strong fit for CFIs. We discuss opportunities and examples.
Jan 12, 2026
Some CFIs have created advisory boards of community members who can help their CFI keep a pulse on the needs of local businesses. We delve further into the concept.
Jan 5, 2026
As Bank On-certified accounts gain traction, we look at the trends and key considerations for CFIs that might want to offer these products to underserved communities.
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.
Dec 10, 2025
The FDIC has released its quarterly banking profile for Q3 2025. We review the key data and what it tells us about the health of community banks.
Dec 2, 2025
By 2027, 51% of e-commerce purchases will be via digital wallet. We discuss why digital wallet share is important for CFIs, along with strategies to get the top spot.
Nov 18, 2025
In its Voice of Community Banks Survey, BNY uncovers opportunities for CFIs to capitalize on untapped potential in the SMB market.
Oct 30, 2025
The Federal Reserve held its annual Community Banking Conference earlier this month. We provide insights from a panel of 3 CEOs who discussed their successful strategies with regulators.