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Community Banking News Update: Net Interest Margin Pressure, AI Cost, Deposit Insurance Relief - July 2026

Daisy Lin, Head of Marketing, Acceleron: Jul 9, 2026

What’s shaping community banking this month, from AI cost pressures and deposit insurance changes to M&A activity,...

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The Transformers: Sarah Fankhauser on Leveling Up from Bank Teller to CEO of DCI

Daisy Lin, Head of Marketing, Acceleron: Jul 1, 2026

She asks questions nobody else will ask. Turns out, that's how you end up running the company. Sarah Fankhauser didn't...

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The Exchange: June 2026

Daisy Lin, Head of Marketing, Acceleron: Jun 25, 2026

June's newsletter has the questions community bankers should be asking heading into the second half of 2026, about AI...

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International Wires Are Now Built Into Aptys PayLOGICS. Here's What Your Financial Institution Can Do With These New Tools

Damon Magnuski, CEO, Acceleron: Jun 16, 2026

A new integration brings end-to-end international wire processing, and the non-interest income that comes with it,...

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Community Banking News Update: AI Core Banking, SBA Loan Stack, CRE Rebound - June 2026

Daisy Lin, Head of Marketing, Acceleron: Jun 11, 2026

What's reshaping community banking this month, from AI in core banking to charter approvals and a CAMELS ratings...

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Global Correspondent Banking Monitor: Swift's New Retail Framework, FedNow Cross-Border Payments - Q2 2026

Daisy Lin, Head of Marketing, Acceleron: Jun 1, 2026

What’s new in cross-border payments and correspondent banking Major players are doubling down on infrastructure...

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The Exchange - May 2026

Daisy Lin, Head of Marketing, Acceleron: May 28, 2026

May's newsletter focuses on a new tech fix for one of the most broken workflows in international payments, preventing...

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Do Community Banks and Credit Unions Really Need Multiple Correspondent Banks?

Daisy Lin, Head of Marketing, Acceleron: May 19, 2026

One correspondent bank may not be enough anymore For many community banks, international payments run through a single...

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Community Banking News Update: Stablecoin Yields, Capital Relief, Cannabis Pivot - May 2026

Daisy Lin, Head of Marketing, Acceleron: May 7, 2026

What's reshaping community banking this month, from regulatory relief to new AI guidance. Community banks got some...

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The Exchange: April 2026

Daisy Lin, Head of Marketing, Acceleron: Apr 30, 2026

April’s newsletter highlights a new partnership expanding international inbound wire processing for community banks and...

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The Transformers: Trevor Lain, Founder & CEO of LexAlign

Daisy Lin, Head of Marketing, Acceleron: Apr 29, 2026

Fraud rings are targeting your customers, not your vault — and your bank is on the hook. Trevor Lain on the new Nacha...

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Community Banking News Update: Future of Checks, Interchange Fee Laws, Iran Risks - April 2026

Daisy Lin, Head of Marketing, Acceleron: Apr 6, 2026

From Iran to Interchange: the latest regulatory, geopolitical, and technology developments affecting community FIs As...

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Correspondent Banking FAQs - correspondent bank vs intermediary bank - what's the difference?

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Correspondent Bank vs. Intermediary Bank vs. Beneficiary Bank: What’s the Difference?

Damon Magnuski, CEO, Acceleron: Jan 29, 2026

Understanding the roles of correspondent, intermediary, and beneficiary banks, and international wire transfer...

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The Year in Cross Border Payments and Correspondent Banking: Key Takeaways

Daisy Lin, Head of Marketing, Acceleron: Dec 18, 2024

Powerful forces are shaking the foundation of correspondent banking. While global opportunities for cross-border...

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Non-Interest Income: Maximizing Bank Profitability Through International Payments

Damon Magnuski, CEO, Acceleron: Aug 22, 2024

Leveraging international payments and FX marketplaces to drive non-interest income Key takeaways: Diversify Income:...

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Community Banking News Update- October 2025

Daisy Lin, Head of Marketing, Acceleron: Oct 8, 2025

Key industry developments impacting community financial institutions this month This month’s banking news carries...