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Internal Efficiency Improves Customer Service   
By Ria Romano

Initially the IT division was on a theoretical ‘25th floor’ and everyone was taking the stairs,” says Garry Petzold, the chief IT officer at First State of Altus, Okla. “To better serve our customer base, while also meeting the needs of our bank’s technology infrastructure, I started researching solutions that would automate business processes and improve workflow. >>more 

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Apartments key to home construction gain

Oil spikes, stocks slump

When the economy gets tough, the tough get buying; Investors are in a major funk, so it's actually a good time to buy stocks

Wells Fargo economist warns of lingering problems in credit market

BofA chief says downturn will spur mergers: Says consolidation will lead to stronger, more efficient institutions

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Regional News


Rural Mainstreet economy declines to record low: Retail continues to suffer

St. Louis: Rewards checking concept gains traction with banks

Jason Gillespie joins Southwest Securities FSB

Survey of agricultural credit conditions

California: Pacific Coast National Bank founder promoted to CEO

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Reverse Mortgages: Do you have questions?

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June 4-6 Missouri Bankers Association Annual Convention, Branson, Mo.

June 9-11 Six-State Annual Convention: CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, WY, Las Vegas.

July 17-19 Community Bankers Association of Kansas Annual Convention,  Overland Park, Kan.

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Citizens Bank in Kansas implements GoldTracks records management system

ID Analytics for Compliance enables creditors to satisfy red flag compliance

Cell-Apps targets mobile remittance market

Marquette Savings Bank enhances technology with VSoft’s software

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