Sat.Nov 11, 2023 - Fri.Nov 17, 2023

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How Your Bank Business Model Impacts Performance

South State Correspondent

You are likely in the process of finalizing your strategic plan. The good news is that strategy matters and your team’s time and effort in refining your strategy should pay off. The question is, how much will it pay off? That answer depends on the strategy your bank is pursuing and the underlying business model your bank chooses to leverage. In this article, we look at two very similar institutions, but ones with different bank business models, and show how their model impacts performance.

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5 Key Advantages of Financial Spreading Technology

Jack Henry

In our digital age, financial institutions must facilitate swift and effortless business loan approvals, where lenders can make decisions without subjecting clients to lengthy delays. Fortunately, this is achievable through the use of financial spreading software, which not only expedites decisions but also reduces costs.

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A risk-based, time-saving approach to annual loan review

Abrigo

Streamline your annual review process Which loans need them, what processes to avoid, and how to save time working with borrowers' complex credit needs. Read the 2023 Loan Review Survey results for expert analyses of emerging trends WATCH WEBINAR Takeaway 1 Annual loan review is separate from covenant testing and underwriting, but many banks conflate these processes.

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How Will We Fund That Low Rate, Low Covenant Loan?

Jeff For Banks

Emily McCormick 's ( Bank Director Magazine ) most recent Common Threads newsletter post on LinkedIn got me thinking? How did that 5.5%-6% loan, described by Jeff Rose, CEO of Ambank Holdings, get to committee or even make it past the lender? Banking is one of those businesses that requires bankers to be less stupid than their competitors. And when competitors start funding 6% loans with 5% money, they start pulling those in their competitive eco-system with them.

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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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Community Banker of the Year: OFG Bancorp's José Rafael Fernández

American Banker

OFG Bancorp's CEO José Rafael Fernández has weathered tough times during Puerto Rico's economic downturn. Now he is hopeful that his bank can seize on the better times ahead.

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Banks embrace rewards, personalized tools for small businesses

ATM Marketplace

How can banks help small businesses? By taking lessons from consumer products and offering them rewards, tools and personalized services.

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How credit unions are adapting to climate change

American Banker

Whether it's bracing for a hurricane or helping members reduce their environmental impact, many credit unions are making the planet's health a focal point of community engagement.

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Loan covenants refresher: What, when, why & how

Abrigo

Support credit risk management Understanding loan covenants, when financial institutions should use them, and how to monitor them supports strong lending portfolios and credit risk management best practices. Review the 2023 Loan Review Survey results with experts and get their take on emerging trends and best practices WATCH WEBINAR Takeaway 1 Loan covenants are critical to banks and credit unions to manage credit risk, especially when borrowers face stress.

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Resilient small businesses bolster community banks' credit quality

American Banker

But high costs and any downturn in the economy could weigh on lenders and their commercial borrowers in coming months, economists caution.

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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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Visa warns consumers about holiday fraud

Payments Dive

Better spelling on fake merchant sites and more advanced card skimmers are among the latest schemes that will be deployed by fraudsters during the year-end holiday shopping season.

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Retail Deposits: Analyzing Deposit Stickiness in the Current Interest Rate Environment

Perficient

In our previous article, “ Transaction Accounts: Analyzing Deposit Stickiness in the Current Interest Rate Environment ,” Perficient’s Financial Services Risk Management and Regulatory Capabilities Center of Excellence (CoE) explored the sharp decline in transaction account balances over an 18-month period. Now, we will delve into the stability of retail deposits from the same bank over the same timeframe, determining whether they were resilient compared to transaction accounts.

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For faster loan origination, stop doing this

Abrigo

How to close more loans by speeding up lending and credit analysis Seeking a quicker loan origination workflow is worth it. Learn where to find opportunities for improvement. You might also like this on-demand webinar on the red flags of emerging CRE risk. WATCH Takeaway 1 A critical look at the existing steps for loan requests and credit underwriting helps uncover ways to offer faster loan decisions.

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The Power Of Three – Using Our Updated Loan Proposal Generator

South State Correspondent

Our article last week ( HERE ) discussed the “power of three” marketing rule and how to use it for loan proposals. The rule states that human brains make better decisions when given a small selection of appropriate options but not too many to become confused. One or two options are usually insufficient, and five or more options are too many, but successful banks present three (sometimes four options) that reflect what the lender understands as the borrower’s goals in financing

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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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The Clearing House nabs top Fed official

Payments Dive

The new hire is tasked with boosting adoption of The Clearing House’s RTP real-time payments system, as the new rival Federal Reserve FedNow system seeks to attract clients.

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Eleventh Circuit rules consumers can recover statutory damages for willful FCRA violations without proving actual damages

CFPB Monitor

Joining every other circuit to address the same issue, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently ruled that a consumer does not have to prove actual damages to recover statutory damages for willful violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. In Omar Santos, et al. v. Experian Information Solutions, Inc.

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The true cost of fraud

Abrigo

Measuring the cost of fraud losses. The true cost of fraud goes beyond the initial reported fraud losses Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Fraud scams made worse by the pandemic continue to be successful, while crypto-scams are emerging. Takeaway 2 A worsening economy increases the fundamentals of fraud, pressure, opportunity, and rationalization.

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Profits in a time of inflation: what do company accounts say in the UK and euro area?

BankUnderground

Gabija Zemaityte and Danny Walker Inflation has been high in many countries since 2021. Some have said that companies have increased their profits over that period: so-called ‘greedflation’. We use published company accounts for thousands of large listed companies to look for signs of increased profits in the data. Consistent with previous analysis of aggregate incomes , price indices and business surveys , we find no evidence of a rise in overall profits in the UK – prices have gone up alongsid

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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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Lightspeed aims to fend off rivals on international stage

Payments Dive

Competing restaurant point-of-sale players have set their sights on international growth, but they’re likely to find the European market tougher than the U.S. market, Lightspeed’s CEO said.

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Dept. of Education issues framework for student loan servicer accountability

CFPB Monitor

The White House signaled last week that, with the resumption of federal student loan payments, federal student loan servicers can expect to face increased scrutiny. The Department of Education issued a “ Framework for Student Loan Servicer Oversight and Accountability to Protect Borrowers ” and indicated that “[t]he framework’s strategies help the Department to encourage servicers to better support borrowers and allows the Department to hold their feet to the fire when they have servicing failur

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2023 ATM & Self-Service Software Trends

ATM Marketplace

The ATM and self-service industry is here to stay, but it’s no longer business as usual. We are at the cusp of a self-service revolution where market players are required to be more efficient, innovative and customer-centric than ever before. Download this report to learn more about ATM and self-service trends in 2023.

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Change the Game With New Ideas and Exciting Possibilities: Reflecting on 2023’s Jack Henry™ Connect

Jack Henry

Dive into fintech revelations from Jack Henry Connect! From Jack Henry Platform to Financial Crimes Defender and FedNow insights. Shape banking's future.

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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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Fiserv doubles down on Clover growth

Payments Dive

CEO Frank Bisignano is betting on accelerated growth of Clover’s small business point-of-sale services, even as he admitted to being “paranoid” in the highly competitive market.

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Deutsche Bank looks to gen AI for coding, CX

BankInovation

Deutsche Bank is exploring generative AI within its operations as it looks to third-party startups to develop the technology. “Artificial intelligence is one of the most important technology trends for the financial industry, with significant potential to make business processes more efficient,” a Deutsche Bank spokesperson told Bank Automation News.

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Authentic experiences: How your brand can reach Gen Z for success and customer loyalty

ATM Marketplace

The APC Gen Z study found that Gen Z has five top demands from businesses and brands: 1. Authenticity. 2. PhysiDigital. 3. Experiential. 4. Custom. 5. Rewards.

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Banks Must Up Their Social Media Game to Connect with Digital Natives

Gonzobanker

Banking leaders looking for the next wave of growth need to think differently about marketing to half the population. Traditional financial institutions that want to compete with fintech disruptors like Chime and X (formerly known as Twitter) need to up their social media game. This means a significant contribution in terms of budget and resources from the marketing department.

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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