Accenture
APRIL 19, 2022
When Neal Stephenson coined the term “metaverse” in his 1992 science-fiction novel, Snow Crash, he could hardly have foreseen that the phrase would be everywhere by late 2021. With bigtech giants like Tencent, Meta and Microsoft all making big bets on the metaverse, there is little doubt that the internet is on the verge of…. The post The ultimate guide to banking in the metaverse appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.
Accenture
APRIL 6, 2022
The auto and equipment finance market is growing worldwide. Most current lenders are doubling down on their commitments, while other companies are excited to explore the opportunities. Whichever you are, there are three different approaches you could take—you could build a new business from scratch, buy an existing business or partner with a finance business….
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Payments Dive
APRIL 1, 2022
Sen. Ted Cruz's legislation, which follows a companion House bill introduced earlier this year, would prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency directly to consumers.
Perficient
APRIL 25, 2022
In our previous blogs , we’ve documented how insurance is a complicated product for the traditional commerce process. Let’s recap what we’ve covered: It’s a product that is mandated by the state, financial institutions, and professions for many parts of life – driving, homeownership, rental, professional liability, and others. But it’s not a product that most of us enjoy shopping for in our daily lives.
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Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.
Independent Banker
APRIL 30, 2022
By Lindsay LaNore, ICBA. Karen Thomas. This year, after almost 30 years at ICBA, Karen Thomas is retiring. As the leader of our government relations and advocacy team, she has built an exceptional legacy and garnered industrywide admiration for the depth of her knowledge and her remarkable humility. As her departure approaches, we sat down to discuss her path to leadership and her advice to others.
Community Banking Brief brings together the best content for Community Banking professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Bobsguide
APRIL 29, 2022
Birmingham, Ala. April 28, 2022 – NXTsoft , a company focused on delivering Connectivity as a Service to the financial marketspace has announced the initial version of a multistage release of its FinTech API Connectivity as a Service Marketplace (marketplace.nxtsoft.com) that enables financial institutions to select from pre-built connectors from up 60+ Fintech companies and 99% of U.S.
Accenture
APRIL 26, 2022
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings are essential for banks and the companies they fund. But too often these sustainability assessments are opaque and inconsistent. Now, regulations that would improve the transparency of ESG ratings have just moved closer. The International Regulatory Strategy Group (IRSG), in the UK, has declared its support for the regulation….
Payments Dive
APRIL 20, 2022
From QR codes to advanced mobile apps and robots, restaurants are planning to adopt more technology within their operations — including payments — in the year ahead.
Perficient
APRIL 13, 2022
It’s 2022, and it seems all the rage in media and digital asset news is surrounding non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the Metaverse. NFTs have been around since at least 2017, when the OG CyberPunks launched. Yet, 2021 was the defining year that changed everything. It was 2021 when digital artist Mike Winkelmann, aka Beeple, sold his NFT, “Everydays: The First 5,000 Days,” for $69 million at Christie’s auction house, and a shocked world took notice.
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Treasury teams at community banks face an ongoing challenge of delivering frictionless customer experiences as they support treasury products – especially RDC. This infographic focuses on the efficiencies community banks gain when partnering with a proven managed services provider. You’ll see the advantages you can gain when a managed services partner leverages online tools, skilled customer and technical support personnel, and fulfillment and logistics capabilities to streamline RDC fulfillment
Independent Banker
APRIL 30, 2022
Illustration by Eight Hour Day. Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. By Molly Bennett, with contributions from William Atkinson, Ed Avis, and Colleen Morrison. What fits one does not fit all.
Jack Henry
APRIL 21, 2022
ESG (environmental, social, and governance) has been a hot topic lately, and as Forbes’ article ESG Is Here and There’s No Turning Back explains, publicly traded companies can’t afford to neglect ESG matters any longer.
SWBC's LenderHub
APRIL 18, 2022
Last Week. Last week, the financial markets took hits from all directions. On the inflation front, March CPI and PPI came in at levels not seen since the late 1970s to early 1980s. On the war front, the conflict continued to rage as we move closer to direct engagement with Russia by announcing to deliver more and heavier weapons to Ukraine.
Accenture
APRIL 19, 2022
In payments, so much is changing so fast that sometimes it’s hard for banks to know where to start. Moving payments functions to the cloud is one area that a lot of our banking clients are trying to figure out right now as part of their strategy for growth in payments. At the Money 20/20…. The post One powerful team solving cloud payments for banks appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.
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Amid market uncertainty, banks and credit unions are faced with critical decisions about the future of their commercial lending. With fluctuating interest rates and rising competition from non-bank lenders, it's critical to allocate your 2025 budget strategically to optimize lending operations. Our Budget Playbook for Commercial Lenders delivers key strategies to help you navigate these challenges, ensuring your institution is well-positioned for the coming year.
Payments Dive
APRIL 8, 2022
With the $1.5 billion acquisition of cryptocurrency payments firm Wyre, Bolt aims to bring crypto front and center within its online checkout capabilities and digital wallet. Crypto "will be a major part of Bolt’s strategy going forward," said CEO Maju Kuruvilla.
Bobsguide
APRIL 27, 2022
Atlanta, Ga., April 26, 2022 –ThreatAdvice , a company focused on cybersecurity management solutions for the MSP space, today announced a partnership with IGI CyberLabs to include the company’s Nodeware solution that provides continuous vulnerability scanning—including, internal, external and asset identification—in its comprehensive cybersecurity management solution.
Independent Banker
APRIL 30, 2022
Photo by Chris Williams. Focusing on the ‘whys’ helps employees see how decisions fit together in a perfect puzzle for high-performing success, and it motivates them to be contributors to that success. In community banking, we’re not ones to rest on our laurels. We’re always raising the bar for ourselves, our teams and our communities to ensure we provide the best possible services to our customers.
CFPB Monitor
APRIL 7, 2022
As previously reported , the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will require servicers to suspend foreclosure activities for up to 60 days if the servicer has been notified that a borrower has applied for assistance from the Treasury Department’s Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF). Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have issued guidance documents implementing this requirement in Updated Lender Letter 2021-01 and Bulletin 2022-8 , respectively.
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Have you ever felt the pain and loss of a client suddenly going silent, leaving you questioning everything? Ghosting can cause heartbreak; in business, it drains resources, and emotionally, it shatters your confidence. A modern credit card program can give you the tools to deliver the digital-first experiences your customer’s demand. Our eBook, “5 Signs Your Credit Card Offering Needs an Upgrade,” will help you identify key indicators that your current card platform may be holding you back and w
SWBC's LenderHub
APRIL 18, 2022
When adding new products to their portfolios, financial institutions have no shortage of providers to consider. A well-thought-out introduction and delivery of new products to your account holders and employees is essential to a smooth rollout. This is especially the case with vehicle protection products like Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) , Major Mechanical Protection (MMP) , and SWBC’s newly introduced healthCAR program.
Accenture
APRIL 10, 2022
Buy now, pay later (BNPL). It’s a message that appeals to customers, and it’s a growing trend that’s shaking up the credit industry. Fintechs have been moving aggressively to offer BNPL point-of-sale (POS) options for e-commerce purchases, and increasingly for purchases at brick-and-mortar shops. BNPL offers both convenience and personalization that focuses on customers’ needs. ….
Payments Dive
APRIL 29, 2022
Visa and Mastercard will be in the hot seat next week at a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee led by their long-time nemesis, Sen. Dick Durbin. A notice for the hearing teases that the discussion will zero in on "excessive swipe fees" and a lack of competition in the industry.
Bobsguide
APRIL 27, 2022
EMS integration automates historically manual processes, unlocking hard-to-find liquidity for the buy-side community. London, 25 April 2022: Appital, the Equity Capital Marketplace , today announced that TS Imagine, a leader in trading, portfolio and risk management solutions, has integrated its award-winning, multi-asset EMS with Appital’s pioneering bookbuilding platform to provide buyside clients with greater access to liquidity.
Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert
In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.
Jack Henry
APRIL 7, 2022
Partnering with large financial technology companies can be a tremendous opportunity for fintechs to gain exposure to more financial institutions and end-users. In return, large technology companies can benefit from the innovative solutions fintechs offer that can help them stand out from the competition and exceed customer expectations. Regardless, there’s no doubt that these mutually beneficial relationships regarding fintech in the banking industry are the future.
CFPB Monitor
APRIL 7, 2022
A new CFPB report, “ Market snapshot: Consumer use of State payday loan extended payment plans, ” describes the requirements of state payday loan extended payment plan laws in the 16 states that have such laws. The report also compares extended payment plan usage to payday loan rollover and default rates. According to the CFPB, the report “is believed to be the first study to compare State extended payment plans and usage rates.”.
SWBC's LenderHub
APRIL 11, 2022
Last Week. Last week was highlighted by carnage in the long end of the Treasury yield curve as both Federal Reserve Vice-Chairwoman Lael Brainard and Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Esther George took to the airwaves to say that the Fed would be reducing its $8+ trillion balance sheet very soon.
Accenture
APRIL 24, 2022
One of the biggest long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is how it changed our relationship with work. Record numbers of people are re-thinking their careers right now. A survey of 30,000 employees across 31 markets in early 2021 found that more than 40% were thinking about leaving their current jobs. Between April and September…. The post Banks need to modernize their cultures in the wake of the pandemic appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.
Speaker: Gary Dmitriev
Our upcoming webinar aims to demystify the process of selecting and implementing automation tools for financial institutes. This session will provide your roadmap for vetting potential solutions, focusing on due diligence, vendor assessments, and aligning technology with strategic goals. We’ll also address the critical issue of innovation fatigue, offering tips on maintaining enthusiasm and momentum for new initiatives.
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