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BankNews: De novo applications are on the rise but face many headwinds
In the past 25 years, the number of community banks has decreased by half to right around 4,000 institutions. Part of the reason for the decline is the dramatic fall in the number of new banks starting up, particularly since the financial crash of 2008. As the community banking model continues to feel the stress of the contemporary landscape, and many seek efficiency through mergers in order to survive, where and how can a de novo effort succeed or fail?
How to Improve Bank Technology Project Success Rates: Common Pitfalls and Proven Best Practices
From governance gaps to testing failures, here is what derails bank IT initiatives — and the four non-technical practices that significantly improve the odds of success.
GNA Advisors Launches New Website to Better Reflect New Brand and Meet Growing Demand
GNA Advisors Launches New Website to Better Reflect New Brand and Meet Growing Demand
The Strategy Execution Gap: Why Good Plans Fail and How to Fix It
Banks create ambitious strategies, but frontline staff and managers often don’t see or act on them. This disconnect between plans and execution—the strategy execution gap—quietly undermines results and costs banks dearly.
Why Core Conversions Are Nothing Like Mergers—And What That Means for Your Bank
Completing a bank merger is an achievement, but relying on merger experience to plan a core conversion can be costly, as core conversions are far more complex and often lead to overwhelmed teams, delays, and customer frustration.
The Hidden Drag on Your Bank’s Performance: Legacy Processes Nobody Questions
Many community banks rely on legacy processes justified by “how we’ve always done it,” quietly draining productivity through outdated workflows embedded in approvals, data movement, exceptions, and cross-department communication.
Why Most Bank Mergers Miss Their Targets—And How to Fix It
Bank mergers and acquisitions often fall short because institutions underestimate what successful M&A requires, leading to hidden blind spots, overextended teams, frustrated customers, and delayed or unrealized synergies.
Stronger Together
Gregory A. Noonan & Associates and Bank Strategic Solutions Join Forces to Create Powerhouse in Banking Transformation
Mastering Core System Conversions: Best Practices for Success
Part 2: Execution
Core conversions are considered a necessary evil by many bankers. It’s a huge undertaking and impacts nearly everyone in the bank, not to mention customers.
Mastering Core System Conversions: Best Practices for Success
Part 1: Planning Phase
A core system conversion is one of the most complex and consequential undertakings banks can face. It’s not just a technology switch; it’s a complete transformation that impacts operations, customer experience, compliance, and competitive positioning.