July, 2024

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Here is The Math Behind the High-Yield Account

South State Correspondent

There have been many a banker who has said they want to offer a high-yield account because the “higher interest expense is just like paying marketing costs.” This banker may even be thinking of starting a completely new digital bank using a high-yield account as its flagship product. The logic that “rate sells itself” is true.

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Navigating the storm: Strategic focus areas for retail banks in uncertain times

Accenture: Banking

In part one of my blog, I explored how current macroeconomic events are akin to a solar storm and the Northern Lights are the manifestation of the banking industry’s reaction to uncertainty. In part two, I will discuss key areas banks should focus on to avoid becoming paralyzed by the challenges they face. Over the… The post Navigating the storm: Strategic focus areas for retail banks in uncertain times appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Union Budget FY-25: Taxation Updates You Need to Know

BankBazaar

Here’s a quick round-up of key taxation changes in the Union Budget 2024-25 that may impact your earnings this year. Explore BankBazaar >> The post Union Budget FY-25: Taxation Updates You Need to Know appeared first on BankBazaar - The Definitive Word on Personal Finance.

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3 Areas of Focus for Building a Sustainable Deposit Strategy

Gonzobanker

Now is the time to fortify your defenses for the war on deposits. Halfway through 2024, most banks and credit unions have settled into the current environment— for better or worse. Yes, the initial panic has worn off, but dwindling deposits and sustained interest rates have considerably impacted funding costs and growth outlooks. But a faint light is starting to show at the end of the tunnel.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Are your ATMs ready for PCI DSS 4.0 changes?

ATM Marketplace

The payment industry has evolved significantly in the past 20 years and so has PCI. The aftermath of PCI DSS 4.0 is still being felt. Here are a few changes to make to ensure your ATM fleet stays up-to-date.

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Perficient Recognized as a Major Player in IDC MarketScape for Cloud Professional Services

Perficient

Navigating the complexities of cloud technology requires an exceptional partner. We are thrilled to announce that Perficient has been named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cloud Professional Services 2024 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US51406224, June 2024). What Does This Inclusion Mean for Perficient? “We’re honored to be recognized as a Major Player in this IDC MarketScape Report, a distinction we believe highlights our holistic approach to cloud strategy and our implementation exp

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Usage-based pricing: Achieve growth with value-added payment services

Accenture: Banking

Interest rates and inflation are on everyone’s minds. Cost-conscious customers want to see value for their money and don’t want to pay for what they don’t use. Companies, in turn, are looking to better align their pricing with costs. Even as budgets tighten, they want to attract new customers, reduce churn and boost revenue. The… The post Usage-based pricing: Achieve growth with value-added payment services appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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The new AML/CFT program rule: Aligning with the FinCEN priorities

Abrigo

What the rule means for financial institutions FinCEN aims to get AML/CFT programs to redirect their focus on the highest-risk areas, so banks and credit unions should begin preparing. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 1 FinCEN’s proposed new AML/CFT program rule is intended to redirect AML/CFT programs to focus on the highest-risk areas, using innovative techniques and a goal-oriented approach.

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What The Presidential Election Might Mean for Interest Rates

South State Correspondent

Current congressional and presidential polls are showing a close election this November. The elections are still three months out, with plenty of time for unexpected events to develop. However, we would like to identify one important macroeconomic variable that will affect the banking industry regardless of the makeup of the legislative and executive branches of the US government.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Bank Customer Experience Summit keynote shares content strategies that work

ATM Marketplace

Regina DeMars at First National Bank of Omaha and this year's keynote speaker for the Bank Customer Experience Summit, shared how banks can develop content that works.

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How artificial intelligence can improve payments fraud prevention

Payments Dive

Generative AI could help spot fraudulent patterns in transaction data and reduce the cost of processing payments, says a McKinsey consultant.

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Driving the Future of Wealth Management

Perficient

Wealth management is evolving rapidly, driven by generational shifts, changing advisor roles, new business models, regulatory demands, and a growing preference for low-cost passive products. In response to these changes, our fintech client partnered with one of the world’s largest financial institutions to develop a next-generation, open-source, front-to-back wealth management platform.

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What caused the LDI crisis?

BankUnderground

Gabor Pinter, Emil Siriwardane and Danny Walker In September 2022 the interest rate on UK gilts rose by over 100 basis points in four days. These unprecedent market movements are generally attributed to two key factors: the 23 September announcement of expansionary fiscal policy – the so-called ‘mini-budget’ – which was then amplified by forced sales by liability-driven investment funds (LDI funds).

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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Prepare for stronger C&I lending demand: A $1.7 trillion “wave”

Abrigo

Ready to catch the next wave of lending growth? Commercial and industrial lending (C&I) will be the next big performance driver for banks and credit unions. Financial institutions should get ready now. You might also like this paper on how institutions can produce smarter, faster lending. DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 If opportunities to drive bank or credit union performance are like the waves surfers seek.

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Introducing The Industry’s Best Banking Calendar

South State Correspondent

It has long frustrated us that our industry has no aggregate banking calendar. That is, there is no single place to see all the banking conferences, workshops, symposiums, and conventions (we will use the generic “conference”) in the banking industry. If you are trying to budget for next year, train yourself, train your people, prospect, or explore a particular discipline, it will take you hours of research, and you will likely still come up short.

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3 reasons why retail ATMs aren't going anywhere

ATM Marketplace

Retail ATMs will still be a staple in the years to come for a variety of key reasons related to customer preferences, security and more.

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Congress members egg on US payments system expansion

Payments Dive

A bipartisan group is nudging the Federal Reserve to explain why it can’t speed up a plan to extend the operational availability of the U.S. payments system.

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The Role of Automation in Commercial Lending

Automation is changing the game for commercial lenders, offering a clear path to competitive advantage in 2025. Rising costs, outdated workflows, and manual data entry slow growth and impact borrower satisfaction. Automation addresses these challenges, reducing costs, speeding up loan cycles, improving accuracy, and elevating borrower experiences. With market uncertainty easing, now is the time to act—waiting until loan volumes rebound leaves lenders unprepared and struggling to compete.

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ConnectOne Bank builds data lake in-house

BankInovation

ConnectOne Bank built its own data lake and data warehouse in-house to allow for access to insights for all departments. One of the first assignments for the $9.8 billion Englewood Cliffs, N.J.

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‘No one length fits all’ – haircuts in the repo market

BankUnderground

Miruna-Daniela Ivan, Joshua Lillis, Eduardo Maqui and Carlos Cañon Salazar Funding markets are crucial for healthy and active financial institutions, and consequently for everyone in the economy. The repurchase agreement (repo) market plays a key role in bank and non-bank financial institutions’ (NBFIs’) daily activities by facilitating short-term financing and risk hedging.

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Boardroom Focus: Communications Compliance

Cisco

Cisco Webex in collaboration with a partner provides a compliance and security solution tailored for digital communications within the Webex Suite, serving major organizations like top North American banks.

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Why Commercial Loan Prepayment Speeds Matter

South State Correspondent

The biggest surprise for bank managers using risk-adjusted return on capital (RAROC) loan pricing models is the low return on equity (ROE) on smaller, shorter, and lower-credit quality commercial loans. Those ROEs tend to subtract substantial value from the bank and show negative returns – sometimes in the negative double digits. However, one aspect that many bankers do not address when using RAROC models is that prepayment speeds are a significant driver of negative ROEs, and adjusting loans

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Outsource With Confidence for RDC Program Success

Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) clients are more likely to use additional treasury services and maintain larger deposits. However, poor customer experiences—particularly if they delay deposits—can compel RDC clients to take their business elsewhere. This eBook makes the case for outsourcing RDC operations to a proven managed services partner. This approach helps Treasury Departments with limited resources provide excellent client experiences that result in higher retention and productivity rates.

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ATM fraud: How to combat it

ATM Marketplace

ATM fraud continues to be a global problem, with criminals choosing to strike wherever the money is and wherever they find vulnerabilities to exploit. Here are a few ways to prevent it.

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Zelle, big banks challenge senators on scam reimbursements

Payments Dive

Forcing banks to reimburse authorized payments could encourage bad behavior and would not deter scammers, bank executives said in a Senate hearing.

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Bank of America, JPM, TD and Visa affected by global CrowdStrike outages

BankInovation

Banks, airlines and other organizations using Microsoft have reported down systems across the globe as cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike is suffering from the biggest IT outage in history.

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Global IT outage shows dangers of cashless society, campaigners say

TheGuardian

Cash provides essential fallback when digital payments break down, Payment Choice Alliance points out

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Is Your Current Card Platform Holding You Back?

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