June, 2023

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The Biggest Challenges and Opportunities for Credit Unions from a Marketing Perspective

The Financial Brand

This article The Biggest Challenges and Opportunities for Credit Unions from a Marketing Perspective appeared first on The Financial Brand. Credit unions view relationship marketing and artificial intelligence as big opportunities. But they also have some challenges banks don't have to worry about. This article The Biggest Challenges and Opportunities for Credit Unions from a Marketing Perspective appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Community bank stocks mount relief rally

American Banker

After shares dropped in the aftermath of recent failures, most banks demonstrated resilience and investors started to buy back into the sector.

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Embold Credit Union CEO: Tougher times are looming

American Banker

At the Milwaukie, Oregon, institution, total loans increased 16% in the first quarter from a year earlier. But President and CEO Aaron Goff predicted this would level off significantly for his credit union and the industry overall.

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How are banks automating or failing to automate?

ATM Marketplace

Banks are typically seen as traditional organizations; however, many are embracing automation to improve efficiency and meet customer needs. That being said, there are still barriers to a full embrace of the technology.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

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.

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How digital transformation can make banks stronger

ATM Marketplace

Valley Bank recently made a major digital transformation. Brad Cooper, editor of ATM Marketplace, spoke with Daniel Brown, editor of Digital Signage Today, about what this means for the banking industry as a whole.

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Banks and Credit Unions Rethinking Priorities Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Financial Brand

This article Banks and Credit Unions Rethinking Priorities Amid Economic Uncertainty appeared first on The Financial Brand. Technology & third-party collaborations are not just value-added propositions, but fundamental elements to meet strategic banking urgencies. This article Banks and Credit Unions Rethinking Priorities Amid Economic Uncertainty appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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3 trends driving payments innovation, according to Bank of America exec

BankInovation

Consumer trends and needs directly affect payments innovation through the application of AI in finance, real-time payments enhancements and global transaction capabilities.

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Is the NCUA really about to loosen credit union membership rules again?

American Banker

Further changes to field of membership rules will result in credit unions so big that they lose focus on the communities they were chartered to serve.

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Shopify taps Adyen in bid for bigger clients

Payments Dive

Canadian e-commerce company Shopify is upgrading its integration with Dutch fintech Adyen in an effort to serve larger merchants in North America, and on the international stage.

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How a Managed Services Partner Can Reduce the Friction in Your RDC Program

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

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3 efficient ways to win the payments innovation race

Accenture

Banks and other incumbent payment players face an intriguing paradox right now. They must innovate to stay relevant, but their discretionary budgets for innovation are limited. They must find a way to do more with less. Rapid growth in the payments market, which is attracting a wide range of new value propositions and competitors, adds… The post 3 efficient ways to win the payments innovation race appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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In Rough Times, a Confident Board is the Best Asset

Gonzobanker

A recent Gallup survey notes 48% of Americans are worried about the safety of their money in banks. How worried are bank boards? So Gonzo Bankers, are you feeling like the worst of the banking chaos is behind you, or are you peering around the corner like you’re in a classic horror-movie scene? Lately, it feels like a “B” movie where the villain has just been slain and you’ve let your guard down only to have the villain open their eyes!

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HUD Requires Use of Supplemental Consumer Information Form for FHA Mortgage Loans

CFPB Monitor

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced in Mortgagee Letter 2023.13 that lenders must use the Supplemental Consumer Information Form (SCIF) of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in connection with FHA insured mortgage loans with application dates on or after August 28, 2023. As previously reported , in May 2022 the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that for residential mortgage loans to be sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac with application dates on or after M

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The Three-Digit Summary Of Financial Wellness

BankBazaar

To many, a Credit Score may seem like a simple, inconsequential three-digit number. However, for a lender, it gives deeper insight into a borrower’s financial behaviour and patterns. They look at the credit reports to understand the borrower’s ability and willingness to pay off debt. You can imagine how crucial that is because, at some point in life, the need to get a Credit Card or a Personal Loan may arise.

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Budget Playbook for Commercial Lenders — Bank and Credit Union Edition

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.

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What can we learn about monetary policy transmission using international industry-panel data?

BankUnderground

Sangyup Choi, Tim Willems and Seung Yong Yoo How does monetary policy really affect the real economy? What kinds of firms or industries are more sensitive to changes in the stance of monetary policy, and through which exact channels? Despite advances in our understanding of the monetary transmission mechanism, existing studies have not reached a consensus regarding the exact mechanics of transmission.

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Global Payments mulls price increases

Payments Dive

Global Payments CEO Cameron Bready called the payment services pricing environment “favorable” in light of increases rivals have made.

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Can cloud help banks solve the tech debt tradeoff?

Accenture

Technical debt is a well-known issue in the software world, but it is becoming increasingly top of mind for banks—particularly banks undertaking a cloud transformation. Deciding what to do about tech debt usually involves an analysis of the tradeoffs between different approaches. What is tech debt? Tech debt occurs when either: 1. Software products are… The post Can cloud help banks solve the tech debt tradeoff?

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Baker Hill to Be Acquired by Flexpoint Ford: So What?

Gonzobanker

The Flexpoint Ford deal looks good, but there are some things to keep an eye on Baker Hill , a provider of cloud-based, end-to-end loan origination, risk management and analytics software, recently announced that Flexpoint Ford , a private equity firm specializing in investments in the financial services and healthcare industries, agreed to acquire the company.

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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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DOJ announces consent order with property management company to resolve alleged SCRA early lease termination violations

CFPB Monitor

On June 13, 2023, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that it had settled an action against a multi-family residential property management company for alleged violations of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (“SCRA”) prohibition on imposing early termination charges when a servicemember lawfully terminates a residential lease after receiving military orders. .

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Bitcoin ATM operator demands Texas sheriff return funds seized in ransomware scam

ATM Marketplace

The sheriff claims his office acted appropriately in seizing cash from the machine and returning it to the victim of a ransomware scam. BItcoin Depot claims legal procedure was not followed.

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Understanding climate-related disclosures of UK financial institutions

BankUnderground

Jonathan Acosta-Smith, Benjamin Guin, Mauricio Salgado-Moreno and Quynh-Anh Vo Over the past years, a growing consensus has acknowledged the need to construct a ‘ system [wherein] every financial decision takes climate change into account ‘ While such a system is still far from reality, market participants already produce and demand an increasing amount of climate-related information.

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FedNow battles conspiracy theories

Payments Dive

The Federal Reserve’s new instant payments system is confronting disinformation as it gears up for a launch, likely late next month.

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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.

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Bold banks tackle supply chain emissions

Accenture

A few bold banks are beginning to see the benefits of working together to tame supply chain emissions. They’re sharing ideas about how they can more accurately measure these Scope 3 emissions that are generated by their suppliers. And, most important, they’re exploring ways to reduce them. The discussions involve several big retail banks and… The post Bold banks tackle supply chain emissions appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Podcast: Payments innovation post-SVB

BankInovation

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, First Republic Bank and Signature Bank has companies looking to technology providers to ensure they have the right payment strategies in place.

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FTC settles lawsuit against Publishers Clearing House involving alleged use of “dark patterns”; Ballard Spahr to hold Aug. 8 webinar

CFPB Monitor

Less than a week after announcing that it had filed a civil case against Amazon alleging that the company used “dark patterns” to enroll people in its Prime program, the FTC announced that it has entered into a settlement with Publishers Clearing House (PCH) to settle charges involving PCH’s use of “dark patterns.” .

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Why cash recycling can pay off for banks

ATM Marketplace

Cash recycling is a relatively recent development for ATMs, which raises the question of whether it is actually a good investment that can save time and money while increasing teller productivity.

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Breaking New Ground: Managing Innovation Fatigue With Effective Automation

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.