Digital Growth Institute

JULY 24, 2023

In an era of AI and digital transformation, small and medium businesses (SMBs) often get lost in the shuffle of zeros and ones. In reality, every data point and every dollar symbolizes the DNA of an individual or a business, driving their financial growth and prosperity. While the world of SMB banking may seem like a minefield of loans, deposits, and confusing terminologies, there are profound opportunities for community financial brands willing to prioritize SMB owners and entrepreneurs.

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American Banker

JULY 24, 2023

One security researcher said the total number of consumers who had data stolen in MoveIt breaches exceeds 20 million, and more are expected to be reported.

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American Banker

JULY 26, 2023

Stock markets have shot up as investors grow hopeful that the United States will avoid a recession. But nearly 3 in 4 community bankers are less optimistic that the Fed will achieve its mission of reducing inflation without causing a downturn, a survey from IntraFi found.

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Accenture

JULY 27, 2023

We’re a little over halfway through 2023, but it feels like we’ve already seen more than a year’s worth of major banking news since January. With all due respect to the impact of generative AI—which we anticipated in our Top 10 Banking Trends for 2022—the biggest overall story so far this year is probably the… The post Checking in on the Banking Top 10 Trends for 2023 appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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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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ABA Community Banking

JULY 26, 2023

Nearly 72 million Americans were covered by health savings accounts at the end of 2022, an increase of 6.5% from the year before, and HSAs are used across the income spectrum, with 75% of accountholders living in a zip code with a median household income of less than $100,000. The post Podcast: The mainstreaming of health savings accounts appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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American Banker

JULY 26, 2023

American Banker is proud to recognize, in its third annual Most Influential Women in Payments, Next, the women under 40 who have demonstrated expertise, leadership skills and an ability to adapt in an ever-changing payments industry.

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American Banker

JULY 24, 2023

Valarie Ivester, assistant vice president of indirect strategy and development for Greater Texas Credit Union, has helped update strategy from the start of the pandemic through the recent chip shortage.

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American Banker

JULY 25, 2023

A hefty advertising budget combined with a worldwide pool of potential members has now pushed Navy FCU beyond the 13 million-member mark, substantially larger than its nearest competitors.

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Perficient

JULY 27, 2023

The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is a federal law in the US that promotes the interest of financial service firms to serve their communities’ credit needs, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. Federal banking agencies use the bank’s contribution metrics as a parameter when they apply for mergers, acquisitions, and new branch openings.

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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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Payments Dive

JULY 26, 2023

“It’s not a great customer experience,” Visa CEO Ryan McInerney said of merchant surcharges, while speaking on an earnings webcast Tuesday.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

How banks and credit unions can leverage regtech What FI staff members need to know when considering implementing regtech in the banking sector. Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Regtech uses new technologies such as AI and machine learning to streamline processes that keep organizations compliant.

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South State Correspondent

JULY 26, 2023

The bigger risk to community banks’ business model is not a moderate recession induced by aggressive interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve. Instead, the more painful scenario for the banking industry is the following: no recession, short-term interest rates holding steady in anticipation of inflation reaching target rates, and a prolonged inverted yield curve.

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TheGuardian

JULY 28, 2023

Ex-Ukip leader is back in limelight claiming to be a ‘champion for the voiceless’ – though some are wary of his latest reinvention UK politics live – latest updates Nigel Farage is used to being thanked by true believers in Brexit, but the man who came to grasp his hand as he sat down for dinner in London’s Belgravia on Tuesday night was a surprise.

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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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Payments Dive

JULY 25, 2023

The card issuer paid the fine for failing to properly monitor a third-party affiliate and in connection with its courting of small business clients, the agency said.

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Abrigo

JULY 27, 2023

How banks and credit unions can leverage regtech What FI staff members need to know when considering implementing regtech for banks. Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Regtech uses new technologies such as AI and machine learning to streamline processes that keep organizations compliant. Takeaway 2 In banking, regtech can help financial institutions cut down on manual processing times and stay on top of evolving regulatory requirements.

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South State Correspondent

JULY 24, 2023

Maybe you saw Oppenheimer over the weekend, maybe it was Barbie , or perhaps you did the “Barbenheimer” thing and did both. Maybe you opted for Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Part I. No matter your choice, there was a clear winner: Barbie. Film quality aside, there have been few movies in the history of the World that have done a better job at marketing than Barbie.

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BankInovation

JULY 25, 2023

Processing chargebacks has long been a time-consuming manual operation for e-commerce merchants, but now AI can be utilized to streamline the procedure for financial institutions.

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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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Payments Dive

JULY 27, 2023

The deal, Upgrade’s first acquisition, more than doubles the neobank’s customer base by adding 3.3 million users to its existing 2.5 million, CEO Renaud Laplanche said.

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Abrigo

JULY 25, 2023

How offering FedNow instant payments affects fraud & AML/CFT compliance What financial crime staff can do to prepare fraud and AML functions for implementing the FedNow Service for instant payments. Would you like other articles on fraud and AML/CFT compliance in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Unlike ACH transfers and personal payment options like Venmo, FedNow transactions can complete core clearing and settlement within seconds.

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Realwired Appraisal Management Blog

JULY 27, 2023

After you choose an appraisal management software provider, you expect excellent customer service. But what happens after onboarding? Crickets? Maybe you get custom features and responsive service but only if you’re a huge bank. But what about everybody else? It comes a point where you continue or give up.

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Commercial Lending USA

JULY 26, 2023

Starting a new business is exhilarating. That requires dedication, vision, and, most importantly, enough financial support. But securing funding for a startup with no revenue can be a significant challenge. Traditional lenders often rely on revenue history to assess creditworthiness. Leaving many entrepreneurs feeling stuck. But fear not! In this comprehensive guide.

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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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Payments Dive

JULY 27, 2023

“Latin America has been a standout grower in recent quarters, and we believe it can remain so for the long term,” Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano said Wednesday during an earnings call.

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BankUnderground

JULY 25, 2023

May Rostom On average, parental contributions help children buy homes four years earlier than those without them. Out of every 100 new homeowners below the age of 30, 16 will have had help from ‘the Bank of Mum and Dad’, or Bomad for short. That rises to one in four new homeowners under the age of 25. Those who have had help from their parents put down a deposit twice as large, bought bigger first homes, and had smaller mortgage payments than those who did not.

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TheGuardian

JULY 27, 2023

Ousting of boss of private bank may not be last departure as prime minister fails to back chairman Howard Davies The head of private bank Coutts has been ousted over the closure of Nigel Farage’s bank accounts in a desperate attempt by NatWest to contain a crisis that has wiped £1bn off its share price. Peter Flavel’s resignation from Coutts was pushed through by the NatWest interim chief executive, Paul Thwaite, but despite the move, the future of its chairman, Sir Howard Davies, appeared far f

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BankInovation

JULY 27, 2023

Mastercard and Visa focused on innovation in the most recent quarter. “We are winning deals across the globe through the combination of our new innovation products, differentiated services and our solution selling approach,” Mastercard Chief Executive Michael Miebach said during today’s second-quarter earnings call.

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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

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