Amelia Moore is optimistic that consumers’ interest in supporting small business over the holiday season bodes well for her business, Mimi’s Minis, whose products—miniature stuffed animals—will be available exclusively online from late November to early December. “No two Minis are exactly alike, and they make a special holiday gift for young children, teachers—anyone, really!” she […]
by Chris Hill, SVP & CFO | Bankers’ Bank of the West While unemployment trends are improving, the current environment has created a new vector for fraudsters. Numerous state governments and law enforcement agencies have been getting reports from citizens who received cards used to facilitate unemployment payments and accompanying paperwork even though they had […]
posted July 31, 2020 by Chris Hill, SVP and CFO | Bankers’ Bank of the West Over the past several months, two dynamics – the slump in retail activity triggered by the pandemic and a growing reliance on noncash payments – have slowed the speed of coin circulation throughout the country. Today, despite an ample […]
Much like its impact on the world, the COVID-19 situation has resulted in broad and unique operating challenges for financial institutions, and a very fluid regulatory environment. In response, we will be posting periodic updates to help keep BBW stakeholders informed on what we see transpiring across the industry. Below you will find summaries of […]
By Greg Miller, IT Analyst · Bankers’ Bank of the West A few short months ago, you probably never thought you’d be working from home. But in these interesting times we find ourselves in, there you are sitting in your pajamas working on a laptop or other device from the comfort of your couch. Aside […]
Effective January 2, 2020, Bankers’ Bank of the West purchased an equity stake in Bankers’ Banc Investment Services, LLC, the holding company of First Bankers’ Banc Securities Inc. (FBBS). With this purchase, BBW is the fourth bankers’ bank to become a shareholder in the company. FBBS has worked with more than 1,000 clients in some […]
