Entries for July 2012

by Steve Fleming on July 17, 2012
GBB Announcement

You asked and we listened. Our customers have been asking us to offer wealth management and retirement services that are commensurate with the level of excellence they are accustomed to receiving from River City Bank

I am excited to announce that River City Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with the reputable Sacramento-area financial planning firm Genovese Burford & Brothers (GBB) by securing a minority ownership stake in the company. This strategic partnership will broaden the suite of services the Bank provides and will provide our customers with access to highly-skilled professionals who offer wealth management and institutional retirement planning. We believe it is an ideal complement to our own services and brand. read more


by Wendy Duer on July 13, 2012

Our first quarter customer newsletter, Financial Currents, is ready for your viewing pleasure.  We have pictures from our Executive Forum event, a profile on one of our non-profit customers and a message from Steve about our new strategic partnership with Genovese, Burford & Brothers .  Click here to view our second newsletter of 2012.

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by Pat Lewis on July 03, 2012
Have you ever been a victim of a Cybercrime?

If so, you know to be alert to the ongoing threat. If not, don’t be complacent! Small business owners are particularly at risk to a cyber attack. Don’t put the liquidity at risk that you have taken a lifetime to build.

Cyber thieves are becoming more sophisticated and now they are using hijacked servers, stealing passwords, intercepting one time temporary passwords, and performing a myriad of technical feats to leave you unaware that a crime has been perpetrated until it is too late.  Please read this recent news article which exposes a global cyber crimewave targeted at stealing your hard earned money.

This article posted on June 26, 2012 is a reminder to be vigilant about your online security.  Here are some best practice recommendations to help you protect your money and reduce your chances of becoming a victim of cyber theft.  Nothing is failsafe, but implementing at least one if not all of the below will help. read more