November, 2022

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Big banks need to embrace embedded finance – and fast

Accenture

A recent Accenture survey found that embedded finance offerings to small and medium-sized enterprises could increase global bank revenues by as much as US$92 billion by 2025. Embedded finance offers banks a huge opportunity to grow their businesses. I’ve asked my colleague Chris Jaggard to share his insights into this opportunity. Chris is the Commercial….

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Four ways to attract (and keep) top tech talent

BankInovation

Perhaps the Nasdaq’s doldrums will turn the attention of the nation’s top IT talent from tech to a banking industry in dire need of their services. Perhaps, but don’t bet the company on it. In a banking business rolling out steady streams of innovative, technology-dependent products amid a massive cloud transformation, that’s what you’d be […].

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The Bank Talent Acquisition Opportunity

South State Correspondent

Almost every bank has some form of “human capital management” in its top three challenges for the coming years. Attracting, acquiring, retaining, and training talent should be the cornerstone of any bank’s strategic effort as “people” indeed are our most valuable asset and far exceed the value of loans, deposits, and financial capital.

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Examining pros, cons of banks and cryptocurrency

ATM Marketplace

Cryptocurrency has come a long way since its humble beginnings. Is it time for banks to take the plunge into cryptocurrency?

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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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Why banks should include ATMs in the 2023 budget

ATM Marketplace

Some banks are moving exclusively towards mobile banking for 2023, but research reveals customers, including Gen Z still want ATMs.

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What’s next for payments? 5 takeaways from Sibos

Accenture

The payments industry has undergone unprecedented transformation in recent times given the global pandemic, geopolitical shifts, recalibration of supply chains, accelerating digitalization and significant economic turbulence. The fascinating conversations around payments at the recent Sibos conference highlighted just how fast things are changing. The conference was attended to the same level as pre-pandemic and some….

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Themes & Takeaways From the 2022 Real-Time Payments & Fraud Management Summit 

Perficient

Our Payments Practice recently had the opportunity to represent Perficient at the 2022 Real-time Payments & Fraud Management Summit held in New York City. . The conference was attended by several Financial Institutions, Service Providers, Fintechs, and Industry Regulators. Among its attendees were representatives from The Clearing House (TCH), The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, and SWIFT, along with some of the largest financial institutions in the U.S. .

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Brad M. Bolton: Putting the “community” in community banking

Independent Banker

Photo by Chris Williams. People want to be a part of something bigger than themselves, and community banks provide that opportunity. Community banking is about serving the greater good. As community continuators, we are part of something bigger than ourselves. We support civic clubs, Lions Clubs, the Relay for Life, our local schools and so much more, because these issues matter to the communities we serve.

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Converting Libor Loans To SOFR Loans – A Guide

South State Correspondent

Banks have ceased using LIBOR to price assets and liabilities after 2021. The remaining LIBOR cash and derivative instruments will continue until June 30, 2023. At that point, all LIBOR settings are expected to be discontinued, and most legacy LIBOR contracts will be converted to a Fallback Rate (effectively, compounding daily SOFR plus a spread adjustment).

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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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CECL implementation: Survey shows where peers are as 2023 nears

Abrigo

Financial institutions work to meet Q1 2023 CECL deadline A CECL implementation survey by Abrigo found progress by financial instittuions is mixed ahead of the upcoming deadline. . You might also like this: "Beyond CECL: Stress testing, ALM, and financial planning" DOWNLOAD. Takeaway 1 10% of banks and credit unions have completed CECL adoption, according to Abrigo's CECL implementation survey.

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FIS, Fiserv could benefit from credit legislation

Payments Dive

Legislation aimed at creating competition for card giants Visa and Mastercard could be a boon for payments companies FIS and Fiserv.

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What’s next? 3 powerful CX takeaways from Sibos

Accenture

Disruption has become business as usual This year’s Sibos theme, “progressive finance for a changing world,” captures how customer expectations have radically shifted the direction of the industry. In today’s environment, experience is everything. A pandemic. A war. And now, a looming recession. The list goes on as disruption has become business as usual, fundamentally….

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The Few, the Proud, the Protected — Provisions in SCRA That Financial Institutions Must Be Aware Of

Perficient

SCRA stands for the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. The history of the SCRA can be traced back to a Civil War moratorium that protected Union soldiers and sailors from collection actions, divorce proceedings, and other legal issues during wartime. These protections resurfaced in 1918 with the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act. The Act was revisited frequently in the 20 th Century and became the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act in December 2003.

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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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Lindsay LaNore: The art of saying “thank you”

Independent Banker

Photo by goir/Adobe. The end of the year is the perfect time to share your appreciation for the hard work and successes of the year gone by. By Lindsay LaNore, ICBA. It’s the end of the year, a time for leaders to reflect on goals, metrics and performance over the past 12 months. It’s a time to set goals and a vision for the year ahead. And it’s also a perfect time to say, “thank you,” and share your appreciation for all the hard work and successes of the year gone by.

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Using The French Defense in Deposit Management

South State Correspondent

It was the famous England vs. France chess match back in 1834, where the French opened with a simple yet potent attack. England came out, moving a pawn to the center of the board. The French stopped the pawn’s advance and used the combination of their bishop, rook, and knights to counterattack England’s exposed players. The set of moves has become known as the “French Defense” or “The French” and is one of chess’s most famous opening moves.

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Elder abuse: the crisis among veterans and ways to prevent elder 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 are rising in the veteran population and can devastate older Americans. Takeaway 2 Learn why veterans are a vulnerable population for this particular type of financial fraud.

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Visa’s next CEO sees a world of growth

Payments Dive

Ryan McInerney, who will become CEO of the card network juggernaut next year, recently detailed the areas where he sees opportunities for the company.

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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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Sibos: Banks readying to execute on sustainability goals

Accenture

This year’s Sibos conference in Amsterdam lifted the lid on how banks are grappling to become more sustainable and advance the fight against climate change. And what it revealed is tremendously encouraging. The conference hosted several presentations and discussions about environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, ethical investing and energy transition.

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J.P. Morgan, Visa, and Deutsche Bank Will Use Confirm and DLT

Perficient

The Scene. You’re a rising middle-management executive, walking into your NYC office, holding a cup of coffee purchased from a street vendor. Right upon booting up your PC, a message from your largest, most demanding client pops up, stating that they want to send wires to multiple vendors – who, of course, all use different banks, overseas in different countries (which all have different holidays and use different currencies).

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Securing a Resilient Financial Services Enterprise

Cisco

The functioning of global economies is partially reliant on a secure and protected financial services infrastructure. It is the reason why financial services is one of the most highly regulated and highly fortified industries. Therefore financial institutions require a more resilient operating model, one that has the capability to reduce risk at scale and protect the business amidst unpredictable change.

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Here Is How To Calculate Your Bank’s Cost Of Capital [Calculator]

South State Correspondent

the As interest rates go back up and volatility continues to remain high, banks’ cost of capital has undergone a significant shift up. Your cost of capital is essential to know for several reasons. Mostly, it gives your board and shareholders a yardstick in which to gauge a bank’s return. Produce over your cost, and you will be able to attract more capital.

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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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What to look for in construction loan automation software

Abrigo

3 features that can improve speed and efficiency Construction loan automation eliminates manual processes, saving time and reducing human error. Here's what to look for in a software. You might also like this whitepaper: "10 ways construction loan monitoring software saves time." DOWNLOAD . Takeaway 1 Technology can help reduce or eliminate common problems that construction lenders face during the complicated draw process.

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MoneyGram dives deeper into crypto

Payments Dive

The money transfer company said it’s adding a new crypto feature to its mobile app, expanding on an attempt to appeal to a younger client set.

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Four big ideas in the wake of Sibos 2022

Accenture

In the wake of the Sibos conference, it looks to me like banking right now is full of paradoxes. Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are a total game changer or a complete dud. Fintechs are an existential threat to incumbent banks or they are their most important partners. Sustainability is on the cusp of major…. The post Four big ideas in the wake of Sibos 2022 appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Best Community Banks to Work For 2022

Independent Banker

Clockwise from top left: Grand Ridge National Bank, Wheaton, Ill.; Community Financial Services Bank, Benton, Ky.; Bank of Montana, Missoula, Mont.; CNB Bank, Berkeley Springs, W.Va.; Midwest Bank, Norfolk, Neb. What great resignation? In our annual workplace survey, employees of ICBA’s best community banks to work for told us they benefit from engaging cultures, opportunities for advancement and innovative benefits. » LESS THAN $250 MILLION.

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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.