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A Step-By-Step Guide To Bank Peer Group Analysis [Free Tool]
One of the most common mistakes that bankers make is benchmarking their institution against the wrong peer group. Many management teams spend hours discussing how their net interest margin (NIM) compares to the industry average, whether their efficiency ratio is above or below peers, or how deposit growth stacks up against other banks. The problem...
Read More about A Step-By-Step Guide To Bank Peer Group Analysis [Free Tool] Why Loan Payoffs Are Quietly Draining Bank Earnings
Across second-quarter 2026 earnings calls, one theme stood out: banks are originating loans at a healthy clip, yet balance sheets are barely growing because loan payoffs are running just as fast. S&P Global Market Intelligence reported that banks attributed the elevated payoffs to refinancing, asset and collateral sales driven by borrower liquidity events, normal project...
Read More about Why Loan Payoffs Are Quietly Draining Bank Earnings 5 Things To Know About Bank Performance for 2Q 2026
With complete call report data now available, the banking industry offers several useful signals that can influence how every bank thinks about positioning and strategy. In this article, we summarize the key trends for bank performance for 2Q 2026 and explain what they mean for management teams that are strategically focused and committed to data-driven...
Read More about 5 Things To Know About Bank Performance for 2Q 2026 What’s Next for Rates, Inflation, and the Markets with Joe Keating
In this episode, Tom Fitzgerald sits down with economist Joseph Keating to discuss the economic outlook amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, evolving Federal Reserve policy, and rapid investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The conversation provides an essential and timely look at the key economic forces shaping the remainder of 2026 and the path into 2027. Register...
Read More about What’s Next for Rates, Inflation, and the Markets with Joe Keating How First Community Bank is Creating a Sales Culture with Scott Cocanougher and Randy Goggans
Today we sit down with Scott Cocanougher, CEO of First Community Bank in Shelbyville, Tennessee and Randy Goggans, founder of the company BankerBounty. Together we discuss the keys to creating change inside your organization and how to create an effective referral program. Click Here to Book a Free Strategy Call. The views, information, or opinions...
Read More about How First Community Bank is Creating a Sales Culture with Scott Cocanougher and Randy Goggans How the Best Leaders Create a Strategic Plan with Mark Kanaly
In this episode of The Community Bank Podcast, Caleb Stevens sits down with attorney Mark Kanaly to explore the fundamentals of effective strategic planning for community banks. They discuss how strong leadership, clear alignment, and thoughtful preparation can turn strategy from a one-time exercise into a living, actionable roadmap. Mark shares practical insights on fostering collaboration,...
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