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Breaking down common barriers to purpose-driven banking

Accenture

In this series we’ve taken a close look at the business case for embracing purpose in banking. In short, there’s compelling evidence that focusing on customer wellbeing can catalyze growth and digital transformation. Embracing purpose is more than a PR move. It is a powerful opportunity—and a formidable challenge. Today we’re going to unpack four of the….

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Walden Mutual aims to serve New England’s food community

Independent Banker

The team at Walden Mutual, a planned de novo in Concord, N.H., includes (from left): Christina Johantgen (head of marketing and creative), Joe York (head of product), Kelsey Cahill (summer associate), Jackie Charron (chief operating officer and executive vice president), Debbie Morin (chief financial officer), and CEO Charley Cummings. Photo courtesy Walden Mutual.

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Federal agencies approve cyber-attack rules for US banking system

Banking Exchange

OCC, Board, FDIC will require banks to report incidents within 36 hours Compliance Compliance Management Compliance/Regulatory Cyberfraud/ID Theft Security Mobile Online Core Systems Risk Management Technology Feature Feature3.

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Six Keys to Meaningful Evaluation of New Financial Technology

Jack Henry

Global IT spending in the banking sector during 2021 is estimated to be nearly $300B. Banking and securities lead all industry sectors in terms of average IT spending as a percentage of revenue, at nearly 8%, according to a 2018 Deloitte study. And, that was before the pandemic drove institutions to accommodate remote servicing demands in 2020 and 2021.

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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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Bank earnings call highlights: Q3 2021

Accenture

Credit card receivables & purchase volume YoY growth: 3Q21 Click/tap on image to enlarge. 1. Average Receivables in Billions. Note: Citi inclusive of both Branded and Retail Services. AXP is Revolving only. SYF A/R is Retail Card, NCL is total company. Earnings call commentary Credit sales come in at $7.4 billion or up 20% year-over-year…. The post Bank earnings call highlights: Q3 2021 appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Decoded: The Alternatives To A Traditional IPO

BankBazaar

With a rush of IPOs making the news recently, let’s take a look at a few other options a company may consider to go public. Buckle up as we break down SPACs and direct listings for you. Although an initial public offering (IPO) is still the go-to choice for many, the extensive process before undergoing an IPO isn’t really a walk in the park. IPO involves complex regulatory filings and months of negotiations with underwriters and regulators.

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What stores need to consider with bitcoin ATMs

ATM Marketplace

Demand for bitcoin continues to grow. One sign of proof beyond the associated and often-hyped market volatility is the ongoing explosive growth seen in the number of bitcoin ATMs available to consumers across the globe.

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Household debt and labour supply – a new labour market channel

BankUnderground

Philip Bunn, Jagjit Chadha, Thomas Lazarowicz, Stephen Millard and Emma Rockall. Does higher household debt lead to greater labour supply? Ahead of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), UK household debt rose considerably. Since that crisis, the UK labour market has experienced high employment and high participation, alongside relatively weak wage growth.

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Banks Outpace Credit Unions in Customer Satisfaction Levels

Banking Exchange

Regional and community banks received high ratings from customers, while national banks, and super-regional banks trailed behind Community Banking Feature3 Feature Customers Retail Banking.

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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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David Cameron lobbied Lloyds director to save Greensill pharmacy deal

TheGuardian

Bank continued funding supply-chain finance scheme for NHS pharmacies after appeal to Tory peer David Cameron lobbied a director of Lloyds Banking Group, whom the former prime minister had given a peerage, to reverse the bank’s decision to withdraw support from Greensill Capital, which it later did. Cameron appealed to James Lupton, a Conservative peer who had served as party treasurer and donated more than £3m to the Tories, to urge the bank not to withdraw funding from Greensill’s supply chain

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Crypto oversight road map is set by U.S. banking regulators

BankInovation

U.S. banking agencies have issued a to-do list of their plans to tackle oversight of the cryptocurrency industry next year. In an agenda released on Tuesday, the Federal Reserve and other regulators outlined what issues they plan to focus on as they consider rules for how banks interact with cryptocurrencies. Their priorities include weighing custody, […].

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5 Ways to Fight Holiday Shopping Fraud in 2021

FICO

Welcome to the holiday shopping season for 2021, the second impacted by the pandemic. Global Supply chain issues and scenes of countless ships waiting to unload their global cargo have certainly reminded us all of how interconnected we are around the globe. When we combine those logistics challenges with lingering fears of entering crowded malls, we have certainly injected a heightened level of stress and scarcity into this year’s e-commerce bonanza.

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Eleventh Circuit requests briefing on standing in Hunstein en banc rehearing

CFPB Monitor

Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ordered rehearing en banc in H unstein v. Preferred Collection and Management Services, Inc. Yesterday, the Eleventh Circuit issued a memorandum indicating that for purposes of the en banc rehearing, the Court wants counsel to focus their briefs on the question: “Does Mr. Hunstein have Article III standing to bring this lawsuit?”.

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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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JP Morgan boss ‘regrets’ making joke about Chinese Communist party

TheGuardian

Chastened Jamie Dimon apologises for saying he would bet on bank outliving Chinese regime The boss of JP Morgan has apologised for predicting that the Wall Street bank would outlive China’s Communist party, saying he “regrets” the comment, made less than 24 hours earlier. Speaking at an event in Boston, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, Jamie Dimon referred to the fact that the bank began operating in China in 1921, the same year as the Communist party.

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Critical steps to successful bot governance

BankInovation

When organizations begin using software robots, or bots, their governance is not always a priority. This lack of attention to governance can lead to a host of issues: For example, there could be no alert when a bot stops working, or notification when it completes its work, as well as potential security and compliance issues, […].

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Four Data Strategies to Scale Real-Time Operations

Banking Exchange

Valuable suggestions to help financial institutions avoid outages, make accurate business decisions, provide personalized experiences, and fight fraud Technology Feature Tech Management Outsourcing/Cloud Mobile Online Core Systems Digital Feature3.

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CFPB files seventh status report in Section 1071 rulemaking lawsuit

CFPB Monitor

On November 22, 2021, the CFPB filed its seventh status report with the California federal district court hearing the lawsuit brought by the California Reinvestment Coalition, National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders, and two individual plaintiffs in 2019. The purpose of the suit was to force the Bureau to issue a proposal implementing the small business data requirements of Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010 after years of delay.

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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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Finovate Interview Series: Part 1

William Mills

In our new video series, William Mills, CEO of WMA, interviews leading fintech professionals at Finovate to examine the latest technology and advancements in the industry. William sits down with Jas Randhawa, Head of Financial Crimes at Stripe, to discuss the current landscape of financial crimes, trends he's seeing to address these threats, and advice for organizations on protecting themselves and their customers.

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KeyBank acquires fintech XUP Payments to streamline automation, embedded banking

BankInovation

KeyBank has acquired fintech XUP Payments and will use the B2B digital payments platform to expand its embedded banking strategy and streamline automation, the bank announced Monday. The $187 billion bank did not disclose financial details of the deal, which closed Nov. 19. XUP earlier this year raised $3 million over one funding round led […].

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Majority of Bank IT Executives Say Cloud Tech Will Help Achieve Goals

Banking Exchange

Top drivers of cloud technology include cost reduction and artificial intelligence Technology Feature3 Feature Human Resources Tech Management Outsourcing/Cloud.

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Kansas City Fed issues research briefing on buy now, pay later

CFPB Monitor

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City recently issued a research briefing titled “ The Appeal and Proliferation of Buy Now, Pay Later: Consumer and Merchant Perspectives.”. The briefing divides buy now, pay later (BNPL) products into two main types based on how they are offered to consumers. One type is offered directly to consumers by fintechs before a purchase is made and the other is offered during a purchase through a merchant who partners with a fintech or financial institution.

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It Takes Two to Tango

With automation, you’ll reduce errors and save valuable time, allowing you to focus on what really matters: strategic analysis and insightful decision-making. Picture accurate financial reports ready at your fingertips, giving you the confidence to tackle business challenges head-on. Embracing automation not only boosts productivity but also elevates your role from number cruncher to closing rockstar.

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Inside Marketing: Maximizing ROI With Digital Branding

William Mills

2 areas of consideration for enhancing your credit union’s digital presence in 2022. While the age of the average credit union member remains in the mid-40s, it is important to recognize that this age range is no longer held strongly by Gen X. Instead, the eldest millennials—otherwise known as the first digital natives—are turning 40 this year, and their expectations should not be taken lightly.

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Citi to hire 100 people in push into digital assets

BankInovation

Citigroup Inc. is looking to hire 100 people as part of a new push into digital assets inside its institutional business, according to a person familiar with the matter. As part of the effort, the firm tapped Puneet Singhvi to be its new head of digital assets inside the institutional-clients group, according to a memo […].

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Simmons Banks and Spirit of Texas Set to Merge Boosting Texas Footprint

Banking Exchange

Combined firms will expand into Austin, Houston, San Antonion, Corpus Christi and Bryan-College Station Management Feature M&A Feature3 Community Banking.

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Trade groups challenging CFPB payday loan rule file opening brief with Fifth Circuit

CFPB Monitor

The trade groups challenging the payment provisions in the CFPB’s 2017 final payday/auto title/high-rate installment loan rule (2017 Rule) have filed their opening brief with the Fifth Circuit. The trade groups filed an appeal with the Fifth Circuit from the district court’s final judgment granting the CFPB’s summary judgment motion and staying the compliance date for the payment provisions until 286 days after August 31, 2021 (which would have been until June 13, 2022).

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3 Ways Managed Device Services Help Community Banks Cut Costs

Community banks seek ways to leverage their technology infrastructure to drive productivity and growth. However, the sheer volume of technology devices, capital constraints, and lack of skilled resources stand in the way. This Strategy Brief explores how a managed device services partner can help bridge this resource gap. Managed device services partners empower community banks to take charge of mission-critical device management activities with: Logistics and installation services to support se