American Banker
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Lisa Rickert and Ruth McCord, who manage branches for Nicolet National Bank, share a passion for connecting with their customers and supporting their communities.
Perficient
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Dreamforce 2023 is the largest and most anticipated Salesforce event of the year. It’s a place where Trailblazers from all over the world come together to learn, network, and be inspired. One of the key themes of this year’s conference was the future of finance. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and others talked about how AI is transforming the finance function and how Salesforce is helping finance leaders achieve their strategic priorities.
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Jeff For Banks
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
We talk about what we would like our bank to be, to our customers, employees, community and shareholders (if we have them). We build a strategy that is more often than not preaching differentiation versus cost advantage. We analyze our customers, markets, and our personnel to devise a plan that has the potential to deliver to our stakeholders. Then we go back to our day-to-day and do none of the things we talked about.
South State Correspondent
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Ask most banks how they construct their lending portfolio, and they say that “it is what the market gives them.” That is not a great answer. That level of passivity will likely cause us to lose 75+ banks during the next downturn. Loan portfolio asset allocation should be active. Credit risks are increasing, and a brief window is available to solve problems on the margin.
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American Banker
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
To help those who may not get paid during a budget deadlock, credit unions are reviving past programs such as low-interest loans, payment deferrals and forms of relief.
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The Financial Brand
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
This article Gallery: The Best Annual Reports from Banks and Credit Unions appeared first on The Financial Brand. Many banks and credit unions showcase their story in glossy annual reports — print, digital and even interactive. Here are two dozen that stand out. This article Gallery: The Best Annual Reports from Banks and Credit Unions appeared first on The Financial Brand.
Digital Growth Institute
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
James Robert Lay illustrates the quintessential hero's journey, where every hero requires a guide. In movies, we see figures like Obi-Wan, Mr. Miyagi, and Gandalf. But what about real-world heroes such as military personnel? Who guides them through their financial quests? A recent episode of Nymbus ' "Heart of Growth" series the Banking on Digital Growth Podcast seeks to answer just that.
Accenture
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
One year after ChatGPT’s public launch, generative AI is probably still the hottest topic in the world of business—and with good reason. Research suggests gen AI could add almost $7 trillion to global GDP. So what, exactly, will gen AI mean for banks? Much of the conversation today around the technology generates more heat than… The post 3 Ways Generative AI Will Transform Banking appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.
Payments Dive
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The House Financial Services Committee advanced a bill last week that would block the creation of a central bank digital currency.
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CFPB Monitor
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) has published a Small Entity Compliance Guide (the “Guide”) for beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), as well as updated FAQs regarding CTA compliance. The Guide contains six chapters and an appendix. It is 56 pages long. It appears to be useful to its apparent target audience, which is small businesses confronting relatively simple issues under the CTA.
TheGuardian
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Exclusive: Pan-European investigation looked at thousands of transactions since Paris climate agreement in 2016 Banks including some of Europe’s largest lenders have helped fossil fuel companies to raise more than €1tn (£869bn) from the global bond markets since the Paris climate agreement, according to an investigation by the Guardian and its reporting partners.
BankUnderground
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Itua Etiobhio, Riyad Khan and Steve Blaxland The volume of information available to supervisors from public sources has grown enormously over the past few years, including unstructured text data from traditional news outlets, news aggregators, and social media. This presents an opportunity to leverage the power of data science techniques to gain valuable insights.
Payments Dive
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
The billionaire co-founder is likely to focus on large clients, sales strategy and IT issues after he takes over the Block merchant unit next week, analysts predicted.
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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.
ATM Marketplace
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Banks have made efforts to improve their customer journeys, but consumers often feel it isn't enough. How can banks fix this issue? A panel at the Bank Customer Experience Summit held from Sept. 12 to 13 in Charlotte, North Carolina took a closer look at this topic.
TheGuardian
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
Sam Woods, head of the Bank’s financial stability watchdog, says lenders have only shown they can survive ‘slow burn’ changes to temperatures • Sam Woods interview: ‘It’s the most intense period since the financial crisis’ The climate crisis has pushed the Bank of England to consider stringent new tests for lenders to see how they would cope in an “extreme” catastrophe that plunges “Westminster under water” and sparks a rapid change in government policies.
Realwired Appraisal Management Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The pressure is on. With tightening margins, banks are scouring their balance sheets, hunting for opportunities to cut costs. However, it’s vital that in this quest for efficiency to understand that letting go of appraisal department talent is a HUGE mistake.
Payments Dive
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The FTC alleged in a lawsuit filed Tuesday against the online retail juggernaut that it maintained a monopoly partly through its checkout process.
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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.
ATM Marketplace
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Crypto ATMs are driving traffic to convenience stores due to offering convenient access to cryptocurrency.
American Banker
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Our annual list of The Most Powerful Women in Banking.
TheGuardian
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
After his account was frozen, the bank would not accept anything except an in-person visit for an identity check My father had a stroke earlier this year and is bedbound and needs 24-hour care. Last month, two online payments from his Santander account were blocked. He was told to call the helpline and asked various security questions. When he was unable to name a recent transaction, his account was locked and he was told he would have to go into the branch for his identity to be verified.
Payments Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
FedNow won’t fill the gap between the U.S. and other countries in payments innovation, writes one fintech CEO.
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Commercial Lending USA
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The Lite/ No Doc Loan program is becoming a popular loan today. It does not require any income to qualify for a commercial or residential investment loan.
American Banker
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
During Hunger Action Month, firms in the payments and fintech space should consider the many ways they can leverage their products to improve Americans' access to healthy foods.
TheGuardian
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
In an exclusive interview, the head of the Prudential Regulatory Authority talks about Credit Suisse, the gilt market meltdown – and stress-testing banks for the climate crisis • ‘Terrible climate events happen all the time’ Sam Woods’s 20th wedding anniversary was more eventful than he’d expected. The boss of the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) had headed to Devon for a celebratory weekend with his wife.
Payments Dive
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
“There's a huge, huge upside” for the environment every time a gift card is made from paper instead of PVC plastic, Blackhawk Network Senior Vice President Cara Renfroe said in an interview last week.
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