Sat.Oct 19, 2024 - Fri.Oct 25, 2024

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Bank acquisitions announced in three states

ABA Community Banking

Atlantic Union to buy Sandy Spring in Maryland; deals also announced in Tennessee and Texas. The post Bank acquisitions announced in three states appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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8 Credit Card Hacks to Crack Festive Season Savings!

BankBazaar

Ready to supercharge your festive savings but don’t know where to get started? Two words – Credit Cards! Now if you are wondering what strategies you can employ to make the most out of your Credit Card, here is a comprehensive list with some real-world examples! The festive season in India, spanning from Diwali to Christmas and New Year, is a time of joy, celebration, and, of course, SHOPPING.

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First National Bank of Lindsay failure: One-off or sign of the times?

American Banker

While trade groups representing Oklahoma banks argue the failure of Oklahoma-based First National Bank of Lindsay is an isolated incident, some in the industry say it may be a sign of more collapses to come.

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Fiserv may grab competitive edge with new bank charter

Payments Dive

The payments processor can undercut rivals on price because it won’t be paying bank fees, say industry consultants.

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.

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Congress should invest in the economic future of Latino homeowners

American Banker

A large and growing part of the American workforce, Latinos are also the fastest-growing segment of the housing market. A few smart moves by Congress could help them achieve the American Dream while turbocharging the economy.

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AI Regulations for Financial Services: OCC

Perficient

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to affect every aspect of the world economy and play a significant role in the global financial system, leading financial regulators around the world to take various steps to address the impact of AI on their areas of responsibility. The economic risks of AI to the financial systems include everything from the potential for consumer and institutional fraud to algorithmic discrimination and AI-enabled cybersecurity risks.

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Industry balks at FDX standard-setting monopoly

Payments Dive

Regulators and industry participants worry that FDX will have an unfair monopoly and will advantage its own members if no other organization applies.

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Challenges shaping North American banks’ payments tech investments

Accenture

The payments industry is evolving rapidly, driven by changing consumer and commercial needs. Payments executives are grappling with rising costs, shrinking margins and emerging technologies like generative AI, prompting a reevaluation of their strategies. The key question is: What tech investments should be prioritized to stay competitive? Our new research, based on insights from 326… The post Challenges shaping North American banks’ payments tech investments appeared first on Accenture Ba

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Celebrating FinCrime Fighter Day: Honoring the heroes of financial security

Abrigo

Say "thank you" this National FinCrime Fighter Day BSA professionals and financial crime fighters are tasked with the challenge of protecting our financial system daily. October 26 is National Financial Crime Fighter Day , and it’s the perfect time to pause and applaud everything these professionals do. Since we founded the day of recognition in 2018, it’s become an opportunity for the nation to show gratitude for FinCrime fighters’ work in the financial industry.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Does Scale in Banking Lead to Profitability?

South State Correspondent

There are many experts who claim that to achieve profitability, community banks (banks under $10B in assets) must gain scale by acquiring assets. On the surface that seems reasonable but does scale in banking result in better performance for community banks? The answer to that question can be analyzed both empirically and anecdotally, and we believe that the answer is no – for community banks, there is no material relationship between size and performance as measured by return on assets (ROA)

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Illinois should abandon interchange law

Payments Dive

“Illinois has made a hasty decision that, if implemented, would have government change our payments system that functions so well that we barely notice it,” writes a trade group CEO.

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Perficient Named in Forrester’s App Modernization and Multicloud Managed Services Landscape, Q4 2024

Perficient

As new technologies become available within the digital space, businesses must adapt quickly by modernizing their legacy systems and harnessing the power of the cloud to stay competitive. Forrester’s 2024 report recognizes 42 notable providers– and we’re proud to announce that Perficient is among them. We believe our inclusion in Forrester’s Application Modernization and Multicloud Managed Services Landscape, Q4 2024 reflects our commitment to evolving enterprise applications and managing multic

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Open Banking and Dodd-Frank 1033: A springboard for competitive advantage

Accenture

The financial services industry is undergoing a fundamental shift, driven by Open Banking’s rapid rise in North America. This trend is amplified by the just released Dodd-Frank 1033 rule, which requires that financial institutions (FIs) provide consumers with greater access to their financial data. While compliance with this rule is non-negotiable, it opens the door… The post Open Banking and Dodd-Frank 1033: A springboard for competitive advantage appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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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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Bank training: 5 tips to be successful

ATM Marketplace

Need better employees for your bank? Use these 5 strategies to train new and current employees effectively.

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Payments trade groups caution World Bank on digital infrastructure

Payments Dive

U.S. payments associations urged the World Bank this week to consider interoperability and private sector involvement in its development of a digital public infrastructure.

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Consumers win UK car finance case that could lead to billions in compensation

TheGuardian

Judges in test case rule it was unlawful for lenders to pay commission to car dealers without borrowers’ knowledge Consumers have won a landmark car finance mis-selling case that could pave the way for companies to be forced to pay billions of pounds in compensation to borrowers. On Friday, judges from the court of appeal ruled in favour of three borrowers whose cases were merged earlier this year, saying it was unlawful for lenders to have paid a commission to car dealers without the borrowers’

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dLocal partners with USI Money to provide cross-border payments

The Paypers

dLocal has announced its partnership with USI Money in order to streamline cross-border payments for customers and clients in the region of Asia and Africa.

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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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Federal Reserve Bank expert offers cash usage insights

ATM Marketplace

Haley Gibson, senior manager, cash insights and policy analysis, Federal Reserve Financial Services, discussed key cash usage trends.

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Pipe pursues international expansion

Payments Dive

The digital cash advance provider to small businesses deepened its ties to the British firm GoCardless this week as part of its quest to expand outside the U.S. market.

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South Carolina banker elected chair of ABA’s Community Bankers Council

ABA Community Banking

ABA has elected Jennifer Jones as chair of the Community Bankers Council for the 2024-2025 association year. Jones is president and CEO of CBL State Savings Bank in Greer, South Carolina. The post South Carolina banker elected chair of ABA’s Community Bankers Council appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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20 largest banks by deposits

American Banker

The top five banks on this list have combined deposits of nearly $7.5 trillion.

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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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Give Back at Jack: Making a Difference in Our Communities

Jack Henry

At Jack Henry™, our mission is fueled by three guiding principles: do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun. This commitment is core to our corporate citizenship and philanthropy efforts – particularly our Give Back at Jack campaign.

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California to begin oversight of EWA

Payments Dive

The state instituted regulations Tuesday that will require earned wage access providers to register and be regulated as of next February.

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Oklahoma bank closed by OCC

ABA Community Banking

The First National Bank of Lindsay in Lindsay, Oklahoma, was closed Friday by the OCC, which appointed the FDIC as receiver. First Bank and Trust in Duncan, Oklahoma, will assume the insured deposits. The post Oklahoma bank closed by OCC appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Capital One delivers earnings beat as merger scrutiny intensifies

American Banker

The credit card heavyweight outpaced analysts' profitability expectations in the third quarter, but its pending acquisition of Discover Financial Services faces a new potential obstacle.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.