Sat.Jan 01, 2022 - Fri.Jan 07, 2022

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Are hidden workers a hidden source of talent for banks?

Accenture

I’m sure you’ve read the headlines about people who retired early, went back to school, made career shifts, or decided to pursue their passion projects full-time over the last year or so. And like me, you probably know people personally whose pandemic experiences pushed them to make such changes. This wave of change has contributed…. The post Are hidden workers a hidden source of talent for banks?

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How Are Leading Financial Institutions Navigating the Cryptocurrency Market? 4 Highlights From 2021

Perficient

Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Polkadot, and many more, are taking the investment world by storm. According to CoinGecko, the cryptocurrency market is worth more than $2.35 trillion (as of 01/03/22), and financial institutions, if they haven’t already, are wondering whether they should take a piece of the pie. Although this market seems promising, the potential for big gains does not come without hefty risk.

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AML Quality Control: Strong QC Can Prevent BSA Violations

Abrigo

Tips to strengthen financial institution BSA/AML quality control AML quality control helps financial institutions make certain that suspicious activity monitoring meets program expectations. . Have you combined your BSA & Fraud Departments, or are you considering it? You might like this webinar. WATCH. Takeaway 1 Recent fines against a bank in Texas remind financial institutions of the importance of AML quality control.

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The Top 5 Trends in Fintech and Banking for 2022

Gonzobanker

These fintech and banking trends should be on financial institutions’ radar in the year ahead. This list of top banking and fintech trends for 2022 won’t tell anyone anything they haven’t already heard about. It’s meant to help financial institutions plan for 2022—i.e., what trends should be on their strategic priority list for the coming year. Trend #1: The Great Overdraft Overhaul.

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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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Embedding In for the Experience Win

Jack Henry

Quick poll: h ow many financial providers do you use? If you answered 30 to 40, you’re right in line with today’s Gen Z or Millennial couples. It’s a figure that sounds shocking at first, especially to those of us who’ve been around the financial services industry for some time. But, as Ron Shevlin said recently, “In our quest for more convenience in our financial lives, our financial lives have become more complex to manage.”.

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BankBazaar Moneymood® Report 2022 | An In-depth Look Into Everything Finance

BankBazaar

Looking for the emerging trends in India’s personal finance market? Here are some key insights from the Moneymood 202 2 report presented by BankBazaar. . BankBazaar.com, India’s largest fintech co-brand credit card issuer and online financial product marketplace, launched the fourth edition of BankBazaar Moneymood® 2022. It is a review of credit purchase trends in India in 2021 and presents the outlook for 2022.

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Risk Governance ‘Critical for Bank Success’ Says ABA SVP of Risk

Banking Exchange

Other risks changing client practices raising visibility risk and cybersecurity risks among banks and third-party providers Risk Management Feature3 Feature Bank Performance Security Operational Risk Cyberfraud/ID Theft.

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From flying taxis to painless vaccines: seven businesses to watch this year

TheGuardian

Our business writers pick their contenders for the headlines in 2022, from startups to venerable high street favourites In all likelihood, BT will be under new ownership, or at the least involved in a takeover battle, in June next year. The billionaire Patrick Drahi has been assiduously building his stake in the British telecoms giant, having spent more than £3bn to acquire 18% to date , making him BT’s biggest shareholder.

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Survive and Thrive by Following in the Footsteps of Retailers

Independent Banker

By: Lauren Kirkley, Group President, Print, Payment & Engagement Solutions, Vericast. Assessing consumer satisfaction and expectations in the vacuum of a single industry view is a recipe for failure. To have a true impact on the needs and expectations of today’s consumer, financial institutions must adopt successful practices from retail sectors, such as e-commerce, travel and entertainment that successfully deliver on expectations for consistent, personalized experiences through every 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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Looking back at top news headlines of 2021

ATM Marketplace

ATM Marketplace regularly covers critical news in the ATM and banking industry and 2021 was no exception. The most read stories of 2021 covered topics ranging from branch closures to acquisitions to foreign exchange stores.

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A Wake-Up Call – The Changing Landscape of Cyber Insurance for Financial Institutions

Jack Henry

An Observation. As the Business Continuity Strategy Manager for the Gladiator TM division of Jack Henry & Associates, I work with many financial institutions (FIs) to develop, test, and execute protocols in the event of an unplanned outage. For the last few years, the focus of most FIs has been on planning and testing incident response plans (IRPs) for cyberattacks.

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Economic Review and 2022 Forecast for Lenders [+ Free White Paper]

SWBC's LenderHub

In my latest white paper , I take a deep dive into current data to identify the following opportunities and concerns for banks, credit unions, and other lenders in 2022:

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Tom Pasch Named Market President for Merchants Bank in Red Wing

MerhantsBanks

Tom Pasch has been named Market President for Merchants Bank in Red Wing, according to Dan Massett, North Region President. “Tom is a great addition to our already amazing team in Red Wing,” said Massett. “His background, integrity, emphasis on relationship-based banking and leadership skills truly align with our culture and the strategic focus here […].

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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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Banks using outdated processes could draw 5x bigger fines in 2022

BankInovation

U.S. regulatory authorities may be less lenient about bank accounting and reporting errors stemming from old technologies — like spreadsheets — particularly for repeat offenses. Banks could see 500% higher fines for errors stemming from outdated, problematic methods. So predicts Bikram Singh, chief executive officer of Brunswick, N.J.-based EZOPS, a provider of an artificial intelligence […].

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Podcast: The Community Bank Digital Transformation Roadmap for 2022

ABA Community Banking

What's on the community bank roadmap for digital process improvement in 2022? On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, Chris Bailey lifts the curtain on his bank's investments in digital signature management, conversational capabilities and client business optimization. The post Podcast: The Community Bank Digital Transformation Roadmap for 2022 appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Executives share predictions at Self-Service Innovation Summit

ATM Marketplace

Executives at the Self-Service Innovation Summit cited numerous challenges and opportunities ahead but are confident the industry will meet customer needs.

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McWilliams to Resign from FDIC after Director Conflict on Bank Merger Rules

Banking Exchange

FOI request on agency procedure for reviewing bank mergers sidelined by McWilliams says ABA Compliance Feature3 Feature Duties M&A Compliance Management Compliance/Regulatory.

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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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London’s fintech boom opens the door for dirty money

BankInovation

A 10-minute walk from the Bank of England, on the eastern edge of the City of London, lies a gateway to a new shadow world of money. Here on Dukes Place is the office of Moorwand Ltd., one of a fast-growing breed of upstarts that bill themselves as alternatives to old-fashioned banks when moving money […].

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CFPB takes aim at three largest nationwide consumer reporting agencies in new report

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB’s new annual report of credit and consumer reporting complaints , required by Section 611(e) of the FCRA, criticizes the three largest nationwide consumer reporting agencies (NCRAs) for allegedly failing to meet their FCRA obligations to it and for engaging in practices that have led to a significant increase in the volume of consumer complaints it received about the NCRAs.

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Jeff For Banks: Top Five Posts of 2021

Jeff For Banks

I don't expect followers of my blog to read every post. And my blog page shows the top five posts of all time. In fact, the content in my book, Squared Away: How Can Bankers Succeed as Economic First Responders , was driven by the top 20 most-read posts of all time. But what about recently? Here are the top five most-read posts of 2021. In case you want to read them. 1.

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Bitcoin Verses Gold: Goldman Sachs Analyst Says Bitcoin Will Likely Increase Market Share

Banking Exchange

The gold investment market is just over $2.5 billion, and the Bitcoin market is about $700 million, but the momentum is on the side of Bitcoin… Risk Management Feature3 Feature Financial Research The Economy Financial Trends Lines of Business Blockchain Bitcoin Cryptocurrency.

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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 Look: Kabbage automates small business lending

BankInovation

Automated lending fintech Kabbage is no stranger to disruption. Founded in 2009 in the wake of the Great Recession, the fintech’s lending solutions were one of the first to leverage automation and dynamic data analysis to improve efficiency in small business lending. Investors took notice, raising the company to unicorn status in 2017 with a […].

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FTC enters into settlement with two defendants in lawsuit alleging merchant cash advance providers engaged in unfair and deceptive practices

CFPB Monitor

The FTC’s recent announcement that it has entered into a settlement with two of the defendants (RAM Capital Funding LLC and Tzvi Reich) in a lawsuit filed by the FTC against two merchant cash advance providers and three of their officers for alleged violations of the FTC Act serves as a reminder of the FTC’s continuing focus on small business financing as well as the FTC Act’s application to business-to-business activity.

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Swedbank ex-chief charged over money laundering scandal

TheGuardian

Birgitte Bonnesen accused of fraud and market manipulation in relation to high-risk transactions in Baltics The former chief executive of Swedbank has been charged with fraud, market manipulation and the unauthorised disclosure of inside information, after an investigation into a large-scale money laundering scandal in the Baltics. Birgitte Bonnesen, who was sacked as chief executive two years ago when the scandal came to light, “repeatedly spread misleading information” that the bank did not ha

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ChoiceOne Bank hires CFO

Banking Exchange

First Republic Bank, 1st Security Bank and KodyPay have also announced senior hires Management Feature Feature3 Human Resources Financial Trends Bank Performance.

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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