November, 2021

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Industry Slant // Bo Berg Talks Giant Schnauzers, DJing, Financial Services

Perficient

Bo Berg is a director in Perficient’s financial services practice. He has more than 20 years of experience leading digital transformation initiatives for financial institutions. Bo Berg joins Eugene Sefanov and Madeline McDermott for a Microsoft Teams chat . Denmark, Dogs, & DJing. Madeline McDermott: First things first. Where were you born? Bo Berg: Copenhagen.

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Will these innovation trends shape banking’s future?

Accenture

The Efma-Accenture Banking Innovation Awards are set to return on November 18th for a virtual celebration of banking’s best and brightest. With a record 816 innovations submitted by 275 institutions in 73 countries, I’m excited to see what this year has in store. A lot has happened since the 2019 awards—and I know that’s an…. The post Will these innovation trends shape banking’s future?

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The community banks standing by hospitality customers

Independent Banker

State Bank of Texas, led by president Sushil Patel (center), has a niche working with hospitality customers like Reena and Arun Patel, who own and operate a La Quinta hotel in Dallas. Photo: R.J. Hinkle. Many hotels and other hospitality businesses haven’t fully bounced back from COVID-19 travel and safety restrictions, but community banks have been by their side through the challenges.

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Federal agencies approve cyber-attack rules for US banking system

Banking Exchange

OCC, Board, FDIC will require banks to report incidents within 36 hours Compliance Compliance Management Compliance/Regulatory Cyberfraud/ID Theft Security Mobile Online Core Systems Risk Management Technology Feature Feature3.

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Thinking About How To Lessen Your Burden During Month-End Close? Skystem Can Help!

Most people dread the nearing of the month-end close and reconciliation process, and who can blame them? It's typically a tedious, long, stressful process; but it doesn't have to be. Implementing automation into your month-end process can significantly reduce this headache by automating up to 40% of your reconciliation and saving nearly 30% of your time spent.

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Six Keys to Meaningful Evaluation of New Financial Technology

Jack Henry

Global IT spending in the banking sector during 2021 is estimated to be nearly $300B. Banking and securities lead all industry sectors in terms of average IT spending as a percentage of revenue, at nearly 8%, according to a 2018 Deloitte study. And, that was before the pandemic drove institutions to accommodate remote servicing demands in 2020 and 2021.

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Jes Staley reportedly exchanged 1,200 emails with Jeffrey Epstein in four years

TheGuardian

Some emails between ex-Barclays boss and Epstein used unexplained phrases such as ‘snow white’, FT reports The former Barclays chief executive Jes Staley reportedly exchanged 1,200 emails with disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein over four years, some of which featured unexplained terms such as “snow white”. The report detailing the cache of emails comes less than two weeks after Staley resigned from Barclays after being shown the preliminary conclusions of a regulatory investiga

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Key trends shaping the future of payments

Accenture

In a post-COVID world we have seen dramatic changes in the way customers pay, from the further shift towards a cashless society to a digital revolution in e-commerce payments. As we look forward, we see these trends accelerating and new payments rails emerging. Market context Based on Accenture’s proprietary Global Payments Revenue forecasts, APAC is expected to see the strongest payment growth at….

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(Some of) The macroeconomics of working from home

BankUnderground

John Lewis. Increased working from home (WFH) for public health reasons during the pandemic has spawned a debate about whether this shift might become permanent. In this post, I try to sketch out some of the (macro) economics of a longer-run post-pandemic shift towards more WFH. I argue that: i) on consumption, it won’t affect aggregate expenditure, it will just reallocate it across space and sectors ii) in property markets, effects hinge on supply responses; iii) for output, cost-savings to fir

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Scams Alert: We Can All Fall Victim to Social Engineering and Fraud

FICO

This week is International Fraud Awareness Week — but every week is Fraud Awareness Week for FICO, as we focus on helping banks and other financial institutions worldwide detect and manage fraud. Fraud is a big burden for such organizations but there are of course other victims – people just like you and me. Their lives can be turned upside down and their finances ruined when they become victims of clever scam artists.

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New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders

Dive into the complexities of New York lien laws with our comprehensive eBook, 'New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders.' In this detailed guide, we explore the critical formalities necessary for lenders navigating ground-up construction and fix-and-flip projects in the New York market. From documentation requirements to the implications of non-compliance, learn how to safeguard your lending position and prioritize legal adherence.

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Fintech in a Flash: Fraud Mitigation is a Key Consideration When Selecting Payments Partners

Jack Henry

Payments fraud impacted 82% of financial institutions last year. And it’s inevitable, pervasive, and growing with every payment channel threatened by unique, ingenious, and constantly evolving schemes. So, if you’re among the 88% of financial institutions that confirmed (during a recent Accenture survey) you have multi-year payment transformation plans, fraud mitigation should be a cornerstone of your payments partner due diligence.

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If You Can't Beat Them, Join 'Em

SWBC's LenderHub

“After all, we are not communists” – Don Emilio Barzini, The Godfather Part One. As we enter the most confusing investing chapter in The Great Pandemic, I’ve been thinking a lot about what are some good, or maybe even great, investments to take advantage of the current dislocations as well as the ones to come. I have been thinking of this since a strange thing happened to copper on the London Metals Exchange (LME) back in the month of October.

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Barclays has financed $5.6bn in new fossil fuel projects since January

TheGuardian

Financing in lead up to Cop26 largest of all major UK banks, finds campaigners Barclays has financed more in fossil fuel projects than any of the UK’s largest banks in the months leading up to the Cop26 climate talks in Glasgow, according to a report by climate finance campaigners. The bank financed $5.6bn (£4.1bn) for new fossil fuel projects from January 2021 to the eve of the UN climate summit, Market Forces found, despite growing international warnings that any new fossil developments would

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Breaking down common barriers to purpose-driven banking

Accenture

In this series we’ve taken a close look at the business case for embracing purpose in banking. In short, there’s compelling evidence that focusing on customer wellbeing can catalyze growth and digital transformation. Embracing purpose is more than a PR move. It is a powerful opportunity—and a formidable challenge. Today we’re going to unpack four of the….

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The State of Automation in Financial Services 2024 Report

In this report, you’ll find a comprehensive analysis of survey responses from executives at banks, credit unions, and insurance companies concerning their organization’s current and future use of automation. The report’s key insights include: Which types of automation are saving organizations the most time and money How to overcome the biggest barriers to automation implementation and adoption Why automation investments will continue to grow over the next few years How much you could save in 202

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Listen: Opportunities in crypto for banks, FIs

BankInovation

As interest and investment in cryptocurrency spikes this year, banks and financial institutions (FIs) must decide whether and how to become involved, or potentially lose revenue and customers if they opt out. This is the message from Lawrence Pruss, senior vice president at Memphis, Tenn.-based Strategic Resource Management (SRM) in this episode of "The Buzz" […].

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Lucas Stangl of Merchants Bank Earns Accredited ACH Professional Certification

MerhantsBanks

Lucas Stangl has earned the Accredited Automated Clearing House Professional (AAP) designation according to Kerri Bronk, Vice President/Senior Operations/eChannel Officer for Merchants Bank. “We strive to be a resource for our customers and Lucas becoming an AAP exemplifies our commitment to being a true financial partner. Automated Clearing House payments can be complicated so having […].

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Growing into Growth

ABA Community Banking

How one community bank has added directors as its business complexity increased. The post Growing into Growth appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Market Commentary: Week of November 15, 2021

SWBC's LenderHub

Last Week. The week began with the continued unwinding of the massive, long-dated Treasury short positions that have roiled the markets and, in large part, caused the 10-year to revisit technical lows in yields, getting as low as 1.41% on Tuesday. Then, October CPI came on Wednesday, and the market went from student body right to student body left. The CPI rose more than expected and was the highest reading in over 30 years.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.

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Barclays chief Jes Staley steps down after Epstein investigation

TheGuardian

Executive plans to challenge findings of FCA inquiry and will be replaced by head of global markets Venkat Barclays chief executive Jes Staley is stepping down after an investigation by the City watchdog over his links to the sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The bank said its board reached an agreement over Staley’s resignation after being notified on Friday of the preliminary conclusions in an investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulat

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Examining ATM trends in 2021 and beyond

ATM Marketplace

Where are ATMs right now and where are they headed? Read more to find out.

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FDITECH Sprint attracts AWS, Google and fintechs to solve financial system challenges

BankInovation

The Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC) recently made available the demos of its first FDITECH Sprint, a contest held in September that focused on reaching unbanked customers via fintech solutions. The winning ideas included those that leverage technology to provide loans to small businesses in underserved communities; offer savings accounts and financial education for minority […].

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Jennifer Welch, Dave Pierret Named 10 Days of Giving Co-Chairs

MerhantsBanks

Jennifer Welch and Dave Pierret have been named Co-Chairs for Merchants Bank’s 2021 10 Days of Giving food drive, which runs December 1-10. The effort, which benefits food shelf programs operated by Winona Volunteer Services (WVS), will be celebrating its 33rd year. To date, more than 4 million pounds of food have been collected. Last […].

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Addressing Top Enterprise Challenges in Generative AI with DataRobot

The buzz around generative AI shows no sign of abating in the foreseeable future. Enterprise interest in the technology is high, and the market is expected to gain momentum as organizations move from prototypes to actual project deployments. Ultimately, the market will demand an extensive ecosystem, and tools will need to streamline data and model utilization and management across multiple environments.

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State Of Blockchain Q3’21 Report

CB Insights

Following a record-breaking Q2, global blockchain/crypto venture funding continued to climb to new highs in Q3’21. In our State Of Blockchain Q3’21 Report, we dig into global investment trends to spotlight takeaways including: A record-shattering year for blockchain/crypto financing, already up 384% vs. 2020. Top equity deals of the quarter, including 6 of the top 10 raised outside the US.

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Azimo partners with Trustly for Europe's migrant workers

The Paypers

Netherlands-headquartered online remittance service Azimo and Trustly , an open banking payment provider have partnered to meet demands for cross-border payments in Europe.

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JPMorgan sues Tesla for $162m after Musk tweets soured share deal

TheGuardian

Investment bank says it lost millions because of tweets by Elon Musk that he might take electric carmaker private JPMorgan has sued Tesla for $162.2m, accusing Elon Musk’s electric car company of “flagrantly” breaching a 2014 contract relating to stock trading options that Tesla sold to the bank. The options, or warrants, give the holder the right to buy a company’s stock at a set “strike” price and date.

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Improve Your Bank-Customer Relationship

The Emmerich Group

What are your customers saying about you? Do they have brand awareness? Or do they have brand insistence? You see, the degree to which you create a customer relationship with every customer at your bank is the degree to which you become their only banker that’s necessary. Now those words are easier said than done. Continue Reading. The post Improve Your Bank-Customer Relationship appeared first on Roxanne Emmerich.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.