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Efficiency Ratios Are Tight. Time to Look Beyond Expenses

Community banks are under pressure as efficiency ratios tighten and non-interest expenses continue to rise.

While most institutions focus on expense management, one of the most overlooked opportunities is on the revenue side with treasury management and commercial deposit relationships.

When treasury services are fully activated, they strengthen deposit stability, increase non-interest income, and deepen commercial relationships beyond rate sensitivity.

In this environment, improving efficiency ratio is not just about cutting costs, it’s about capturing more value from existing relationships.

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Treascent has Partnered with Evolv!

I'm thrilled to announce Treascent’s new partnership with Evolv!

Merchant services play a critical role in helping community banks and credit unions grow and protect commercial relationships. That’s why I was very intentional about choosing the right partner - one that shares my values and commitment to local communities.

Evolv delivers innovative merchant services and digital solutions that will help Treascent's financial institution clients strengthen relationships, grow deposits, and unlock new opportunities. I can't wait to see the impact this collaboration will bring!

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Treasury Services: What It Is…and Isn’t

I had the pleasure of joining Byron Earnheart on the Main Street Banking podcast last month to discuss the fundamentals of Treasury Management and why it matters for Community Banks. In our conversation, we explored practical ways banks can strengthen client relationships, grow non-interest income, and implement simple strategies that make a big impact for business relationships.

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Treasury Management Resources for Community Banks