June, 2022

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How To Prepare For The Risk of Stagflation in Banking

South State Correspondent

We recently posted an article ( HERE ) about how the Federal Reserve is bursting the everything bubble, and this will cause pain for some banks in the form of interest rate, credit, and liquidity risk. One of the likely outcomes of this tightening cycle is stagflation, which will cause cash flow constraints for borrowers and create credit risk for banks.

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Savvy banks look to AI to regain customers’ trust

Accenture

The pandemic has shown us the dangers of putting efficiency above all else. Systems and processes, at organizations around the world, that were tuned close to perfection were upended when an unexpected catastrophe struck. Human ingenuity and empathy came to the fore in crafting a multitude of responses to the calamity. Now as we emerge…. The post Savvy banks look to AI to regain customers’ trust appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Top 15 banks reveal secrets of digital success

Accenture

The top 15 global banking giants are generating their combined revenues and profits at a pace that’s well ahead of the average performance of their smaller competitors. What’s more, these big “winning banks” are harnessing their vast investments in digital technologies to help accelerate their growth. The success of these global giants provides valuable lessons….

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Becoming a “Bahama Mama” Crypto-Style: A Closer Look at The Digital Asset Landscape in The Bahamas

Perficient

Members of Perficient’s Digital Asset Team have advised followers in multiple online articles about the digital asset revolution and relevant regulations affecting the same in the United States. Some of these online articles can be found here: OCC Provides Roadmap for National Banks and Savings Associations To Conduct Crypto Activities – Perficient Blogs.

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.

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Toast heats up restaurant payments competition

Payments Dive

As Toast adds services, the Boston startup is taking business from larger rivals and fintech peers, analysts say.

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Preparing For the 7 Waves From The Fed Hike

South State Correspondent

Last week the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 75 basis points – its most significant hike since 1994. This decision coincided with rate hikes by the Swiss National Bank, its first since 2007, the Bank of England, and the European Central Bank announced at an emergency meeting that they would raise interest rates next month and again in September.

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2022 Best Community Banks to Work For Award

Independent Banker

Be recognized as one of community banking’s best employers. In a tight labor market, companies need to do all they can to attract and retain the best and brightest. ICBA Independent Banker ‘s Best Community Banks to Work For award is your chance to show job hunters and current staff why your community bank is an unbeatable place to build a career.

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European banks gain vital edge in race to the cloud

Accenture

European banks are starting to overcome the obstacles that slowed their shift to cloud computing. And in the race to recover lost ground, they can learn from the experiences of their counterparts in the US and Asia. One of the biggest lessons European banks need to take to heart is the importance of selecting the…. The post European banks gain vital edge in race to the cloud appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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When and by Whom Should TRACE Transactions Be Reported? (Part 4 of 6)

Perficient

So far in our 6-part blog series explaining the intricacies of TRACE, we have defined TRACE reporting, detailed the prep work to be done in order to effectively report TRACE transactions , and reviewed considerations for alternative trading systems. Now, for part 4 of the series, we will delve into the details of when and by whom transactions should be reported.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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PayPal changes up its pricing

Payments Dive

In a move that could increase or decrease charges for merchants, the company said it aims to better distinguish between personal and commercial payments on its system.

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For Ag Lenders, Farm Outlook Warrants Watching

Abrigo

Ag Sector Outlook Presents Opportunity and Risk for Lenders Higher prices for agricultural producers and continued gains in farmland values are meeting rising interest rates and input costs. You might also like this webinar, "How to Position Yourself for High-Yielding Ag Loan Growth." WATCH. More Unpredictable Than 2019-2021. The general U.S. agricultural sector outlook.

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The Crypto Wallet for Web 3.0 – Why It Needs To Be In Your Strategic Plan

South State Correspondent

Set aside the noise of cryptocurrency for a second and focus on the potential of a new digital asset, or crypto, wallet. The crypto wallet can be the centerpiece of customer engagement for Web 3.0 and can be used for a myriad of new applications. The bigger picture here that banks should consider is that the blockchain has the ability to bring together an array of bank products and make them more secure, more interoperable and more efficient than they ever could be under Web 2.0.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

The Peoples Bank helped the Jones family of Legacy Dairy in Hiseville, Ky., relaunch their business. From left, Ally Jones; bank chairman, president and CEO Terry L. Bunnell; and Doug, Genelle and Jagger Jones. Photo by Linkes Photography. Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits.

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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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New ESG laws will force big changes on banks

Accenture

Banks in Europe need to prepare for the biggest set of regulatory changes since the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis. They’ll soon have to comply with sweeping sustainability rules drafted by national governments and financial services regulators. The impact of the proposed sustainability requirements will be one of the major forces shaping the….

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What Information Must Be Included in a TRACE Trade Report? (Part 5 of 6)

Perficient

Because the purpose of TRACE is to help facilitate transparency in the U.S debt market, each TRACE trade report is required to contain the following information: . Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures (CUSIP) number , or if a CUSIP number is unavailable at the time of execution, a similar numeric identifier. Examples include a mortgage pool number or a FINRA symbol.

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Lawsuits over Zelle pile up

Payments Dive

Bank of America and Wells Fargo have both been sued recently by consumers who allege they were defrauded by scam artists using Zelle payments.

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The Fed’s ELE Tool for CECL: What It Is and Isn’t

Abrigo

New Fed Tool: ELE for 2023 CECL implementation The Federal Reserve's new Expected Loss Estimator, or ELE, tool for CECL is a spreadsheet-based option for smaller financial institutions to implement the current expected credit loss standard. You might also like these webinars especially for 2023 CECL adopters: "CECL Streamlined." WATCH. Takeaway 1 The ELE tool for CECL from the Fed is aimed at reducing the operational burden of implementation ahead of the 2023 deadline. .

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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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Use This Framework for Better Bank Innovation

South State Correspondent

Every bank wants to be “innovative,” but the truth is innovation is difficult. Add to that a bank’s resource constraints, compliance demands, budget goals, legacy IT infrastructure and talent gaps, and innovation for a bank is extremely difficult. When it comes to bank innovation, it pays to have a methodology in which to think about product design and improvement.

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Brad M. Bolton: Working through difficult times

Independent Banker

Photo by Chris Williams. Working through any difficulty or crisis at your community bank won’t be a walk in the park, but it may lead to an experience for which you’re truly grateful. As a community banker, you’re either going through a crisis or you’re preparing for one. Back in the late ’90s and early 2000s, our bank faced a significant challenge around loan quality.

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How to manage risk for a successful implementation

Accenture

The technology behind lending systems has advanced significantly in recent years, and commercial banks are keen to take advantage of those advances and improve their processes to unlock the value that modern systems can provide. Over the past five years, a majority of large banks have either replaced their servicing system or are considering an…. The post How to manage risk for a successful implementation appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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The Architecture of Stablecoins

Perficient

In a recent speech and interview with the Institute of International Economic Law at Georgetown University, current Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu gave numerous remarks on the architecture of stablecoins. According to the Comptroller, the architecture for a stablecoin system can be viewed through the lens of three key policy issues: Stability.

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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

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BNPL extends to gas, groceries

Payments Dive

Buy now-pay later providers have made their financing services more available for everyday purchases, offering consumers a tool to deal with inflation.

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Prevention is the Key to Stopping Elder Financial Exploitation & Fraud

Abrigo

Elder fraud prevention and education Learn strategies for recognizing and reporting elder fraud and exploitation. . Would you like other articles on BSA/AML training in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Elder abuse, exploitation and fraud continue to rise as the baby boomer generation ages. Takeaway 2 Learn to recognize common types of elder abuse and the red flags that may accompany them.

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A Tumultuous Week Comes to a Close

South State Correspondent

A Tumultuous Week Comes to a Close. We mentioned on Monday to tighten your seat belt as it could be a wild ride this week and that prediction certainly came true. The peculiar thing, however, is that with all the volatility this week has brought, the 10yr Treasury is practically back where it started the week. The current yield sits at 3.21% compared to 3.16% when the week opened.

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Why You Shouldn’t File Income Tax Returns Earlier Than June 1st

BankBazaar

Always file your ITR promptly? Looking to file your ITR before June? Hold your horses. Here’s why you shouldn’t. Are you the sort of person that rushes to file their income tax return as early as possible so that it’s done and dusted? Are you very proud of that gold certificate the income tax department sent you for timely filing? So, if you’re mulling filing your returns before June, you might want to reconsider after reading this.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

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.