South State Correspondent

JANUARY 4, 2023

A potential economic slowdown, slower rate rises, an inverted yield curve, and deposit stress likely make 2023 a trying year compared to 2022. Banks will need to balance these short-term challenges with longer-term strategic goals. For any banker looking for clarity, we present five New Year’s resolutions, no matter your size, that provide a roadmap to accomplish both the short and long-term objectives of a top-performing bank.

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The Financial Brand

JANUARY 2, 2023

This article Top Retail Banking Trends and Priorities for 2023 appeared first on The Financial Brand. Banking trends and priorities for 2023 from financial services and business leaders, as well as financial institutions from around the world. This article Top Retail Banking Trends and Priorities for 2023 appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Photo by Pressmaster/Adobe. The skills needed to succeed in the workplace are changing, with companies placing greater value on soft skills like communication and leadership. In response, community banks have an opportunity to revisit hiring policies and training programs. By Roshan McArthur. The use of digital technology and artificial intelligence has changed the workplace dramatically in recent decades, but the pandemic accelerated this shift by forcing remote working and driving online comme

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American Banker

JANUARY 4, 2023

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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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Abrigo

JANUARY 4, 2023

Guidance for banks on the lookout for crypto scams and fraud The turbulent cryptocurrency scene should put bankers on high alert. The FTC's top ten scams to watch for can help. . You might also like this whitepaper, "Understanding cryptocurrency." DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER. Takeaway 1 Cryptocurrencies are the newest and most popular field in potential financial gains through fraud.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 3, 2023

Despite reaching the highest profitability in over a decade in 2022, US banks overall trade at a discount to other sectors as measured by P/E or P/Book, and approximately 53% of US banks have earned less than their cost of equity over the last five years. The high profitability for banks in 2022 was propelled by an increase in net interest margin (NIM), primarily due to rising interest rates as the Federal Reserve embarked on the most severe hiking cycle in the last four decades.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Photo by Chris Williams. One of our greatest assets is our reputation as relationship bankers. When things get tough, people want to be able to talk to their banker. I’ve always been a glass-half-full guy, and though 2023 is expected to be a challenging economic year, it also brings opportunity. We simply need to remember what makes us special as community bankers, and with that as our foundation, we can embrace this season of change in four primary ways: 1.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 6, 2023

Check deposit fraud using “walkers” Financial institutions are seeing increased money mule scams using recruited "customers" to deposit stolen checks. You might also like this list of the year's top resources for FinCrime professionals. READ. Takeaway 1 Check fraud is not a new trend, but increased activity should put banks on high alert. Takeaway 2 "Walkers" are used to perpetrate check fraud in person without raising red flags at the bank.

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Payments Dive

JANUARY 5, 2023

Industry efforts to fight card fraud are making an impact, with transactional losses per $100 trending downward, according to the Nilson Report.

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BankUnderground

JANUARY 5, 2023

Gerardo Ferrara, Gerardo Martinez, Pelagia Neocleous, Pierre Ortlieb and Manesh Powar. The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and subsequent sanctions led to unprecedented increases in key commodity prices. While prices briefly abated in late spring and early summer, these surged again over late July and August, with EU and UK gas prices reaching new peaks on 26 August.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Photo by Chris Williams. As we enter a new chapter and start a new financial statement cycle, know that ICBA will be there to support you with tools, resources and advocacy efforts. The beginning of a new year feels like a fresh start, a new chapter in our stories. We have a blank page on which we can write our narrative over the course of the year, with new milestones filling the pages ahead.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 3, 2023

Sound construction loan principles and processes Start with the basics to build a successful construction loan operation at your financial institution. You might also like this webinar, "How to manage a high-performing construction loan portfolio." WATCH. Takeaway 1 Construction loans are short-term loans that are considered risky because they involve long-term exposure to collateral.

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Payments Dive

JANUARY 4, 2023

While the number of deals in the payments industry declined 14% last year, and even more by value, there are reasons to believe 2023 will be more active.

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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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ATM Marketplace

JANUARY 6, 2023

In 2022 ATM Marketplace hosted a vast array of blogs that examined every aspect of the industry, from the advantage of cash to advances in biometrics.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

(L-R): Union Savings Bank’s executive vice president, Rick Judd; vice president of digital channels Chris Barlow; and director of USB Innovation Center Peter Scotch at USB’s historical Main Street Danbury, Conn., location. Photos by Mike Yamin. By partnering with fintechs, Union Savings Bank has rolled out an innovative digital tool that uses AI to help customers achieve financial wellbeing.

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Banking Exchange

JANUARY 2, 2023

With rapid evolution in digital payments small businesses are confronted with questions about how to select the most suitable payment service(s) Payments Financial Research Feature Feature3.

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Payments Dive

JANUARY 4, 2023

The regulators didn't go so far as to create new rules around bank-crypto partnerships, but said they're "continuing to assess" if — and how — such tie-ups can proceed safely.

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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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BankInovation

JANUARY 5, 2023

Ideal Credit Union launched data analytics solution Segmint on its Alkami digital banking platform in December to offer a customizable experience for its members. Segmint, which was acquired by Alkami in April 2022, uses account transaction data to enable an FI to “get the right offer to the right people at the right time,” Alisha […].

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Photo by Juan Moyano/Stocksy. The payments landscape is evolving, and customers’ needs are changing. Here’s how community banks can enhance their payments offerings. By Colleen Morrison. Quick Stat. 30%. of banks’ revenues come from payments. Source: EY. Payments account for up to 30% of bank revenue, and that income stream is under attack. Increased competition signals that the payment relationship with the customer is up for grabs by a growing group of challengers.

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TheGuardian

JANUARY 3, 2023

Bank says changing minimum qualification policy opens scheme to 64,000 more candidates each year Santander UK will no longer require graduates applying to work there to achieve a 2:1 degree or higher, as part of efforts to boost the socioeconomic diversity of its recruits. The bank said the change would lead to an extra 64,000 more applicants being eligible for its annual graduate scheme and reflected the fact that university performance did not guarantee success in the workplace.

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Payments Dive

JANUARY 3, 2023

The payments company renewed Frank Bisignano’s contract for another five years and gave him a 6% base salary increase.

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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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CB Insights

JANUARY 4, 2023

Inflation. Interest rates. Supply chains. Market volatility. Projected growth. After 2022’s countless shake-ups, many are hoping that the new year will usher in a renewed sense of dynamism — and maybe even optimism — in the tech world as “the new normal” shifts once again. If nothing else, the coming year will certainly prove that nothing in tech stays the same for long.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Photo by Nebojsa/Adobe. By Lindsay LaNore, ICBA. In a rapidly evolving world, it’s more important than ever to commit to lifelong learning, but it’s just as challenging to make time for it. Expanding education beyond the classroom, however, can be as easy as planning a reading list, starting a departmental book club or gifting each member of your team a book that you love.

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TheGuardian

JANUARY 3, 2023

Finance workers’ union says number of bank heists has fallen off as use of cash has decreased in recent years Denmark has recorded its first year without bank robberies, as the use of cash has dwindled in recent years, the country’s finance workers’ union said. The increasingly cashless society had led banks to reduce their cash services, the union said on Monday, leaving little potential loot for robbers.

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Payments Dive

JANUARY 5, 2023

The system that flags suspicious activity saw a backlog of more than 100,000 alerts in late 2021, New York's Department of Financial Services found.

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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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