Sat.Mar 15, 2025 - Fri.Mar 21, 2025

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Banking Leadership – How to Be The Banker That Everyone Wants to Work For

South State Correspondent

With 80+ acquisitions that make up our Bank, we have a strong collection of leaders that we have assimilated. These leaders have risen to the top of their previous organization and proven their value to the market by having a successful sale of their bank thereby quantifying the definitive value creation. They have proven to not only be a solid cultural fit for our organization but have also produced impressive results within our larger Bank.

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Unveiling the Future: 5 Key Trends Shaping Financial Services in 2025

Perficient

The financial services sector is experiencing transformative changes driven by technological advancements and innovative trends. We are witnessing the integration of AI, the rise of hyper-personalization, and the adoption of advanced digital platforms, all of which are revolutionizing operations and client interactions. Additionally, the emergence of embedded finance and an increased focus on regulatory compliance are compelling financial institutions to continuously adapt and innovate.

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What is a payment system?

Abrigo

Payment system types, trends, and fraud risks Understanding how payment systems function, the different types in use, and the associated risks is critical for financial institutions to be able to balance innovation with security. Key topics covered in this post: What is a payment system? Traditional & emerging payment systems Payment system vs. payment platform Regulations related to payment systems The growing risk of payment fraud What is a payment system?

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FedNow and RTP: How Do They Differ and How Do You Choose? | FinTalk

Jack Henry

If youre like most people watching the recent meteoric growth of the faster payment rails, youve no doubt found yourself wondering how to distinguish between the FedNow Service and RTP Network. I mean how different are they, really? Are we talking Pepsi and Coke or apples and oranges? Do I have to choose? Or can I have a fun, fruity salad?

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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10 Questions to Better Understand Your Audience

Image Works Direct

Have you ever heard the expression barking up the wrong tree? It means your efforts are misplaced, and it can apply to mismanaged marketing. Casting a wide net with a vague message and crossing your fingers, hoping to catch the attention of people who are interested, doesnt produce results. Consumers expect relevant communication.

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Abrigo recognized by FinCEN: How transaction monitoring makes a real impact

Abrigo

Abrigo recognized by FinCEN At Abrigo, weve always known that financial institutions play a critical role in fighting financial crime. Now, that commitment has been recognized in a big way. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has honored Abrigo for supporting financial institutions and contributing to major criminal investigations through our anti-money laundering and fraud detection monitoring solutions.

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Rate of UK shop closures expected to rise after budget tax changes – report

TheGuardian

More than 12,800 stores shut in 2024, down on 2023, but extra costs expected to take toll this year, study suggests The UKs high streets are expected to empty out at a faster pace this year as extra costs imposed on businesses by Rachel Reeves are blamed for shops closing and a slowdown in chain store openings. The rate of store closures is forecast to rise again as a result of the chancellors tax-raising budget last October, after a slowdown to 10 a day last year from 13 a day in 2023, accordin

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Why Expected Average Loan Life Matters to Value

South State Correspondent

Expected average loan life measures the amount of time that principal is outstanding on a loan. This average life is driven by many factors, including amortization period, economic circumstances, nature of the loan and the expectations of the borrower, and most importantly, by contractual term and prepayment provisions. The biggest surprise for many lenders is how shorter average loan life affects the profitability of a loan portfolio.

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Scaling payments for global growth: Why payment orchestration is the future

Payments Dive

How global businesses are expanding their payment operations worldwide while optimizing for performance.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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CRA compliance: A data-driven strategy

Abrigo

This article covers these key topics: Updates to CRA compliance requirements CRA compliance by bank size: W hats required ? How data analytics can simplify CRA compliance Complying with enhanced CRA data requirements Most banks recognize that their enterprises can only thrive if their customers do , too. Partnering with local organizations to promote the health of their economic communities is often a top priority for banks.

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Santander to close 95 UK branches, putting 750 jobs at risk

TheGuardian

Bank says 18 other outlets will become counter-free and further 36 will operate reduced hours Santander is to close a fifth of its branches in the UK as part of an overhaul of its network, putting 750 jobs at risk. The retail bank said it would shut 95 out of its 444 high street outlets, and reduce the services or hours at a further 50-plus branches, by June to better serve the changing needs of customers.

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Ways In Which Your Credit Score Impacts Your Life

BankBazaar

Your Credit Score is a function of your credit repayment history. In this article, well discuss the importance of a good Credit Score. Your Credit Score is a three-digit summary of your credit history. It is a function of your credit repayment behaviour. The credit bureaus get your loan and Credit Card repayment history from banks and evaluate it to give you a Credit Score.

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Mastercard courts community banks

Payments Dive

The card network has initiated a new partnership with the Independent Community Bankers of America that will extend its services to that group’s financial institution members.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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Bank, credit union state regulators voice support for CDFI Fund

ABA Community Banking

The CDFI Fund is a proven successful public-private partnership model for maximizing impact while minimizing government expense, two organizations representing bank and credit union state regulators said. The post Bank, credit union state regulators voice support for CDFI Fund appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Examining the past, present and future of XFS

ATM Marketplace

Currently, XFS development continues to advance, with its latest evolution leading to XFS4IoT, a version that meets the new demands of digital banking and cloud computing.

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The Pursuit of Happiness (and Financial Wellness)

BankBazaar

Happiness isnt just about good vibes and great company its also about feeling financially secure and stress-free. This International Day of Happiness, lets explore the surprising link between your money habits, Credit Score, and overall well-being. Happiness is a state of mind, but lets be realpeace of mind often comes from knowing your finances are in order.

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Klarna to displace Affirm as Walmart BNPL provider

Payments Dive

The Swedish buy now, pay later business partnered with a Walmart-backed fintech to offer loans at the retail giant via a digital payments app.

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The Role of Automation in Commercial Lending

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.

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Mastering Digital Security: Harnessing the Power of Modern Fraud Prevention Tools

Jack Henry

In today's fast-evolving digital landscape, banks and credit unions face unique challenges when it comes to safeguarding their accountholders' financial data.

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Stop Matching the Competition [VIDEO]

The Emmerich Group

You deserve to get paid more. Rate matching is the most destructive force in community banking today. And because of it, as a community bank, you are underpaid for the value you deliver. Get ready because you could stop your prospects from asking you to match your rate to win the business and start getting paid more within the next two weeks. How does that sound?

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Breaking the Fraud Cycle: Why Payment APIs Need a Rethink

Tomorrow's Transactions

Imagine you walk into a store, hand over your card and wait for your goods and then nothing. Everyone ignores you. You shout a bit and wave your arms but eventually go home in a very bad mood and phone your bank. Who basically shrug their shoulders and suggest you be more careful about… Continue reading Breaking the Fraud Cycle: Why Payment APIs Need a Rethink The post Breaking the Fraud Cycle: Why Payment APIs Need a Rethink first appeared on Consult Hyperion.

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Fiserv acquires Dutch payment company CCV

Payments Dive

The processor will use CCV to expand the presence of its Clover point-of-sale system across Europe, the company said. The price paid was about $220 million, according to a regulatory disclosure.

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Outsource With Confidence for RDC Program Success

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.

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Boost your Benefits! 5 Benefits to Add to Your Employee Benefits

SWBC's LenderHub

Todays job market is inundated with job offers and postings, meaning top-tier candidates have their pick of the litter. Attracting and retaining quality employees requires more than just a competitive salary. As a matter of fact, Forbes reported that one in every ten employees would take a pay cut for better benefits.

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Swipe fee reform will barely dent American banks' record profits

American Banker

Small businesses and consumers deserve the relief that legislation like the Credit Card Competition Act would bring from the fees that burden every card-based transaction. Banks can easily afford it.

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Ripple seeks trademark for cryptocurrency custody and wallet services

The Paypers

Ripple Labs has submitted a trademark application for ‘Ripple Custody,’ suggesting potential expansion into digital asset custody services.

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Bank transfer fraud losses outpace crypto

Payments Dive

The value of fraud losses last year was highest for bank transfers and payments, followed by cryptocurrency transactions, according to a report from the Federal Trade Commission released last week.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!