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JUNE 14, 2021

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ATM Marketplace

JUNE 15, 2021

Banks are rushing to create better branch experiences in the wake of changing customer expectations post pandemic. But how can they make the transformation successful? Here are a few trends to keep in mind to help with that

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Cisco

JUNE 14, 2021

Earlier this year Cisco completed its acquisition of imimobile, adding an enterprise-grade CPaaS platform to Cisco’s industry-leading collaboration and contact center solution portfolio. The Cisco Financial Services team welcomes imimobile’s Jay Patel – VP & CEO of imimobile as our guest blogger this week.

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Abrigo

JUNE 14, 2021

Create an effective sanctions program Considering the current economic and political environment, it is crucial that financial institutions maintain a strong sanctions compliance program (SCP). Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 1 OFAC has issued new guidance on the essential components of a strong compliance program. Takeaway 2 Financial institutions must train front-line staff to identify behavioral red flags that could indicate elder financial abuse.

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Accenture

JUNE 18, 2021

Banking’s push to digital during the pandemic has placed tech in the spotlight. The power of the cloud has never been so clear. Accenture research shows that 49% of banks have moved a significant portion of their workloads to the cloud, compared with 33% of businesses across all industries. It’s safe to say that nearly…. The post People will help banks win the race to the cloud appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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CFPB Monitor

JUNE 14, 2021

In a recent guest post, Professor Mark Budnitz voiced support for Professor Jeff Sovern’s recent proposal that the CFPB issue a rule barring the use of pre-dispute arbitration agreements unless consumers opt in to them. He claims it is the “only fair method” for contracting with consumers because “consumers cannot know, pre-dispute, which forum is better.

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SWBC's LenderHub

JUNE 17, 2021

The municipal bond market took a wild ride in the first half of the year to near-historic levels of richness versus Treasuries that is rarely seen, and the environment is ripe for the second half of the year to take it even further. The outperformance of municipals in the first half can be attributed to many factors, such as inflation, rising tax rates and an imbalance of supply and demand.

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Accenture

JUNE 14, 2021

The Efma-Accenture Banking Innovation Awards have been a catalyst for innovation in banking since their inception in 2013. Since then, I look forward to them every year as the industry rewards and celebrates innovation. After a pause in 2020 due to COVID-19, this year’s ceremony brings even more anticipation. I have discussed Growth Markets and…. The post Setting the stage for the best banking innovations of 2021 appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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ATM Marketplace

JUNE 18, 2021

Customers' expectations have changed dramatically these past few years. They now expect seamless experiences across all channels. Can your ATM keep up with this demand?

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CFPB Monitor

JUNE 17, 2021

The bill signed into law by President Biden on June 17, 2021 to create the Juneteenth National Independence Day results in an important change under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Regulation Z. Under TILA and Regulation Z, there are two definitions of “business day.” One definition is “a day on which the creditor’s offices are open to the public for carrying on substantially all of its business functions.

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SWBC's LenderHub

JUNE 14, 2021

Last Week: Treasury yields were front and center last week as equities and corporate bonds quietly ground higher and tighter. All through last week, longer-dated Treasury notes and bonds rallied and the yield curve flattened 11 basis points despite large funding operations and the May CPI coming out higher than expected. The reasons for the rally sit squarely with the flow of funds.

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BankUnderground

JUNE 16, 2021

Catherine R. Schenk. In partnership with the Data Analytics for Finance and Macro Research Centre at King’s Business School and the Qatar Centre for Global Banking and Finance at King’s Business School, the Bank of England organised a ‘ History and Policy Making Conference ‘ in late 2020. This post contributes to our occasional series of guest posts by external researchers who presented their research at this conference.

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Jack Henry

JUNE 17, 2021

To say we’re living in unprecedented times would be an understatement. Thanks to a global pandemic, it seems like just about everything has changed, from social norms to travel to where and how we work. While we’re not out of the woods yet, we do seem to be settling into new ways: a post-pandemic world, if you will. And thanks to the latest technology, many businesses, including banks and credit unions, have the tools to adapt and even thrive in a remote world.

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Banking Exchange

JUNE 14, 2021

Bank of America ranks highest in banking mobile app satisfaction, reports JD Power Retail Banking Feature Lines of Business Technology Mobile Online Tech Management Feature3 Community Banking Consumer Compliance Customers.

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TheGuardian

JUNE 18, 2021

Accounting firm embraces ultra-flexible working with staff able to choose if they come into the office at all Deloitte will allow its 20,000 UK employees to choose how often they come into the office, if at all, after the pandemic, making it the latest firm to throw out the rulebook and embrace ultra-flexible working. The accounting firm said it would let staff decide “when, where and how they work” following the success of remote working during the Covid crisis.

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BankInovation

JUNE 18, 2021

A Swedish hedge fund that returned roughly four times the industry average last year using artificial intelligence won’t touch Bitcoin, based on an assessment that the cryptocurrency doesn’t lend itself to sensible analysis. Patrik Safvenblad, the chief investment officer of Volt Capital Management AB, says the problem with Bitcoin and other crypto assets is that […].

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Qudos Bank

JUNE 15, 2021

Most people have been surprised by an unexpected bill before, whether it’s an expensive car repair or a higher-than-expected energy bill during a hot Summer. If you haven’t planned for them, these costs can easily sneak up on you and cause a financial headache.

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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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FICO

JUNE 15, 2021

It’s June, a special month for honoring loved ones, especially parents and grandparents by raising Elder Abuse Awareness. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is officially June 15th and it’s an ideal time to educate oneself on how to protect elders from becoming victims of financial abuse. All too often, elders today are the targets of residential real estate fraud and scams.

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ATM Marketplace

JUNE 16, 2021

Go beyond surveys to build a modern CX strategy. Stratifyd for CX and Voice of the Customer is designed for the business you have today and the changes of tomorrow. With so much changing, don’t get caught flat-footed thanks to legacy technology and static dashboards that don’t grow along with you. Read this eBook to learn more.

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BankInovation

JUNE 17, 2021

The design of a potential U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) remains a topic of debate, as made clear at a Tuesday hearing of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services?Task Force on Financial Technology. Witnesses at the virtual hearing discussed the need for a CBDC and noted the automation possibilities that might accompany a digital dollar issued by the Federal Reserve.

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TheGuardian

JUNE 18, 2021

Banks and building societies fight for customers as house prices rise in frenzied market HSBC has become the latest lender to offer a mortgage deal with an interest rate of less than 1% in the latest sally of an intensifying mortgage rate war. Banks and building societies are fighting for customers in a frenzied property market, described by the Bank of England’s chief economist as “on fire” as the government’s stamp duty holiday combines with big deposits saved during lockdown to ramp up demand

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CB Insights

JUNE 17, 2021

The adoption of fintech apps has skyrocketed throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, spurring further growth and investor interest in this category. Fintech had one of the most successful quarters in history in Q1’21 , with record deals, funding, exits, and mega-rounds. . Eager to turn the ongoing fintech boom into an advantage, big tech companies (Facebook, Apple, Google, Amazon) have been taking a number of strategic steps to grow their market share in financial services.

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Banking Exchange

JUNE 14, 2021

BMO Harris Bank’s new premises will cater for mid-market businesses, while Citizens Bank purchases West Virginia branches Community Banking Feature3 Feature Management M&A.

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BankInovation

JUNE 17, 2021

Banking application Dave announced its plan to go public via a special purpose acquisition merger last week, a transaction that values the neobank at $4 billion. But while the app touts overdraft fee avoidance as its flagship feature, it’s unclear whether this is enough to make customers switch accounts. Backed by investors like Tiger Global […].

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CFPB Monitor

JUNE 17, 2021

The D.C. federal district court hearing the lawsuit filed by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) seeking to block the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency from granting a national bank charter to Figure Technologies Inc. has entered an order staying the lawsuit. On June 15, CSBS filed an Unopposed Motion to Stay Litigation in which it referenced Acting Comptroller Hsu’s testimony to the House Financial Services Committee last month in which he indicated that the OCC is currentl

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