Candescent provides digital banking to Farmers & Merchants Bank

Digital Banking

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April 9, 2025

Farmers & Merchants Bank, based in Stuttgart, Arkansas, partnered with Candescent to deploy its Digital Banking platform. With this platform, the bank can improve its cash management services and provide more user friendly experiences for its customers, according to a press release.

This is part of the bank’s effort to create a modern banking experience and back-office.

“We were seeking a true partner that had an innovative product and roadmap which align with our commitment to customer service, and Candescent stood out as the right choice,” Greg Connell, president of Farmers & Merchants Bank, said in the release. “Candescent’s platform enables us to deliver the well-rounded, personal banking experience customers expect while increasing efficiencies and productivity in our back office. We are confident that this platform will help us achieve our goals of being the best employer for our staff, the best bank for our customers and the best investment for our shareholders.”

“We are excited to support Farmers & Merchants Bank in modernizing its digital banking operations,” Brendan Tansill, CEO of Candescent, said in the release. “Our API-driven, extensible framework will empower the bank to drive innovation, strengthen loyalty and quickly respond to changing customer preferences and needs. As Farmers & Merchants Bank looks to the future, our platform offers a robust foundation for growth and continued success in an increasingly competitive financial services landscape.”