Insights

Business Banking Insights

Great banking relationships begin with outstanding products and services. But it’s the combination of knowledge and sector-specific expertise at First Independent Bank that brings our clients a competitive advantage. In Insights, we’ve assembled smart thinking from our bankers who work to stay ahead of the curve across a wide range of industries. It’s one more way our highly experienced bankers are committed to knowing more and doing more for our clients.

Insights

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Help Your Vendors Safeguard Your Company from Cyberattacks

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Seeking Business Financing? What to Know First

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9 Ways to Set Your Business Up for Success

Cybersecurity Best Practices for Businesses

To minimize risk of cyber incidents, we recommend businesses prepare for cyber threats and implements the following best practices.

As LIBOR Exits, Opt to Choose One of Three Rate Options

LIBOR will no longer be part of any new U.S. loans after December 31, 2021, and will go away completely by mid-2023.

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Looking to Optimize Your Banking Relationship?

Selecting the right treasury management services can help your business bank accounts reliably carry your company to its next destination.

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Rising Inflation, How Worried Should We Be?

After more than 40 years of slowing, inflation has become one of the biggest concerns facing the economy. But is it too late to close the barn door? This is the key question.

Help Protect Your Business and iPhone from Cybersecurity Attacks

Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics for defrauding businesses and tend to increase these efforts during times of public confusion and crisis, such as the world has experienced over the last 18 months.

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Western Alliance Bank Announces Electronic Accounts Payable via Payer Direct Hub®

Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, has partnered with Bottomline Technologies LLC to offer the Payer Direct Hub®

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Experts Point to “Exiting the Tunnel” in Western Alliance Bank’s National Economic Intelligence Report

Prominent Economist Weighs in on Latest Data, Analyzes Nation’s Economic Future

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Preparing Your Business Exit Strategy

Selling a business requires time, an experienced team of business and tax professionals, and pre-planning to achieve the best outcome for all involved.

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C-PACE: Non-Traditional Funding Options Help Owners, Developers Go Greener

A new opportunity has emerged in recent years as a strategic lending option for many within the commercial real estate space specific to clean energy construction and renovation projects.

Industry: Municipal & Local Government

National Economic Intelligence Report Provides Glimpse into Post-Pandemic Economy

Take an in-depth look at how the U.S. economy fared over the last year, and where it is heading, in the latest National Economic Intelligence Report.