Accenture
APRIL 25, 2022
“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can never live long enough to make them all yourself.” – Groucho Marx “Sometimes, when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations.” — Steve Jobs One way to define innovation is as a journey into…. The post 4 powerful payments insights from recent fintech news appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.
Payments Dive
APRIL 25, 2022
Banks have long complained that fintechs are able to offer many of the same financial services without abiding by the same laws. In an effort to level the playing field, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Monday it would invoke a largely unused legal provision.
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Perficient
APRIL 25, 2022
In our previous blogs , we’ve documented how insurance is a complicated product for the traditional commerce process. Let’s recap what we’ve covered: It’s a product that is mandated by the state, financial institutions, and professions for many parts of life – driving, homeownership, rental, professional liability, and others. But it’s not a product that most of us enjoy shopping for in our daily lives.
South State Correspondent
APRIL 29, 2022
Increasing Wage Gains Will Keep the 50bps Rate Hikes Coming. Treasuries are trading heavy this morning as the Employment Cost Index (ECI) came in above expectations and that is sparking concerns of the dreaded wage-price spiral. That is essentially when fatter wallets encourage more spending which in theory contributes to further price increases. ECI is the broadest measure of compensation costs as it measures just about all aspects of it: wages, salaries, bonuses, other benefits and payroll tax
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Most people dread the nearing of the month-end close and reconciliation process, and who can blame them? It's typically a tedious, long, stressful process; but it doesn't have to be. Implementing automation into your month-end process can significantly reduce this headache by automating up to 40% of your reconciliation and saving nearly 30% of your time spent.
Accenture
APRIL 26, 2022
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings are essential for banks and the companies they fund. But too often these sustainability assessments are opaque and inconsistent. Now, regulations that would improve the transparency of ESG ratings have just moved closer. The International Regulatory Strategy Group (IRSG), in the UK, has declared its support for the regulation….
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Perficient
APRIL 26, 2022
FINRA member participation in TRACE is mandatory and obligates members to submit transaction reports in TRACE-eligible securities to conform with the Rule 6700 Series. Getting started requires a member to complete a FINRA Transparency Services Participation Agreement (FPA) version 1.4, found on the FINRA website, and then submit the signed form via the FINRA Firm Gateway.
Abrigo
APRIL 28, 2022
How Core Deposit Analytics Help Banks and Credit Unions Plan For Rising Rates Core deposit analytics provide a wealth of information for strategic planning, deposit pricing, product development, and more. How to get the most out of a core deposit study. You might also like this webinar, "Analyzing Core Deposits for Risk Management & Loan Growth." watch.
Accenture
APRIL 25, 2022
The last two years have changed how banks are approaching their digital journeys. That’s why I wanted to write about this topic, and why I asked my colleague Danelle Faust to join me as co-author. She leads our financial services business within Accenture Interactive across the Midwest, helping organizations improve customer experiences. The pandemic pushed….
Payments Dive
APRIL 28, 2022
Fidelity Investments said it is seeing growing interest in digital assets from plan sponsors. The offering will be widely available to employers mid-year.
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Dive into the complexities of New York lien laws with our comprehensive eBook, 'New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders.' In this detailed guide, we explore the critical formalities necessary for lenders navigating ground-up construction and fix-and-flip projects in the New York market. From documentation requirements to the implications of non-compliance, learn how to safeguard your lending position and prioritize legal adherence.
South State Correspondent
APRIL 27, 2022
Banks that focus on the customer experience have come to learn that it is not the forward-facing customer experience that matters, but the “total experience” that now counts. Total experience is the business strategy for creating superior customer AND employee experience. In this article, we walk through why banks should focus on total experience (TX) and give you the ten critical factors that can catapult your bank ahead of almost every bank in the industry.
Abrigo
APRIL 26, 2022
FinCEN's Tips for Detecting Kleptocracy and Associated Money-Laundering FinCEN recently issued an advisory offering red flags for financial institutions to heighten awareness of kleptocracy and corruption, given global events. You might also like this webinar, "Russian Sanctions: Impact, Implications, and Best Practices." WATCH. Takeaway 1 With Russia's invasion of Ukraine, U.S. financial institutions should understand how to identify corrupt activity and associated money laundering.
Accenture
APRIL 24, 2022
One of the biggest long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is how it changed our relationship with work. Record numbers of people are re-thinking their careers right now. A survey of 30,000 employees across 31 markets in early 2021 found that more than 40% were thinking about leaving their current jobs. Between April and September…. The post Banks need to modernize their cultures in the wake of the pandemic appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.
Payments Dive
APRIL 29, 2022
First-quarter data from research firm CB Insights showed U.S. payments startups saw a 61% spike in funding rounds from the previous quarter, but a 23% drop in total funding.
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In this report, you’ll find a comprehensive analysis of survey responses from executives at banks, credit unions, and insurance companies concerning their organization’s current and future use of automation. The report’s key insights include: Which types of automation are saving organizations the most time and money How to overcome the biggest barriers to automation implementation and adoption Why automation investments will continue to grow over the next few years How much you could save in 202
South State Correspondent
APRIL 27, 2022
Higher Rate Levels Take a Bite Out of Housing Activity. While the Fed has only hiked once to date, they will follow that with a 50bps hike next week, meanwhile, the market has been busy doing plenty of the heavy lifting for the Fed. One sector that has been a real economic star since the pandemic began has been housing. It motored on in the face of higher housing prices over the last few years and those higher prices have also been a major contributor to higher inflation via the Owners Equivalen
Jack Henry
APRIL 28, 2022
Community and regional banks and credit unions have created strong accountholder loyalty for decades, based on service, trust, and relationships. They’ve handled everything from a child’s first passbook account to a teen’s first checking account. It wasn’t uncommon for a long-term banker to follow a customer or member through major life milestones – whether it was applying for their first car loan, first mortgage, or maintaining a retirement account.
Accenture
APRIL 27, 2022
In this series of Banking Cloud Altimeter conversations, we’ve discussed the challenges that banks face in their journey to cloud, and the shift in culture that can help them maximize the value they get from their transition. In this post, we’re focusing on core workloads. Core systems are both the engine and the heart of…. The post Smart banks will move their core to cloud now appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.
Payments Dive
APRIL 27, 2022
Extraordinary international events have both buffeted and benefited the card giant's business this year. Visa said a recovery of travel and cross-border transactions boosted its earnings through March, despite a negative impact from shutting down operations in Russia after that country invaded Ukraine.
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As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.
South State Correspondent
APRIL 24, 2022
Banks have ceased using LIBOR to price assets and liabilities after 2021. However, some community banks are still deciding on the correct term lending index to adopt. Many banks are uncertain that they have chosen the best term index for their products and markets. We believe that having more options for community banks is beneficial. Still, bankers need to streamline the number of indices used because having too many indices is not conducive to efficient pricing and loan and deposit processing.
Bobsguide
APRIL 29, 2022
Birmingham, Ala. April 28, 2022 – NXTsoft , a company focused on delivering Connectivity as a Service to the financial marketspace has announced the initial version of a multistage release of its FinTech API Connectivity as a Service Marketplace (marketplace.nxtsoft.com) that enables financial institutions to select from pre-built connectors from up 60+ Fintech companies and 99% of U.S.
CFPB Monitor
APRIL 28, 2022
The last few months have seen a flurry of new federal cybersecurity incident reporting requirements and proposals impacting private entities in the financial sector. As the number and frequency of cyber attacks continue to grow, regulators have attempted to enhance cybersecurity protections via increased and more rigid incident reporting obligations, leading to a constantly shifting regulatory patchwork of varying disclosure and timing obligations.
Payments Dive
APRIL 26, 2022
Other countries, including China and India, are reaping much bigger rewards than the U.S. from their business and consumer adoption of real-time payment systems, according to a new study.
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Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.
Cisco
APRIL 26, 2022
The future of financial services will be shaped by the ability of financial institutions to extract and deliver more customer value from data. The convergence of mobile, cloud, and IoT technologies continues to create new opportunities for institutions to deliver personalized and contextual financial services. Those opportunities will rely on data and analytics for real-time decision making.
Bobsguide
APRIL 27, 2022
Italy/Germany, April 2022 – Prometeia and ADWEKO have signed a strategic partnership to enhance the ETL functionalities of ERMAS, the enterprise risk management solution developed by Prometeia, with the ADWEKO FSDP2ERMAS Adapter, a bidirectional interface designed to facilitate data integration between the SAP FSDP (Financial Services Data Platform) and the Prometeia solution.
CFPB Monitor
APRIL 26, 2022
The CFPB has announced that it plans to invoke its “dormant authority” to supervise nonbanks engaged in conduct that poses risk to consumers. In conjunction with the announcement, the CFPB issued a procedural rule concerning the confidentiality of proceedings in which the CFPB invokes such authority. These moves by the CFPB are notable for two reasons.
Payments Dive
APRIL 29, 2022
Riverwoods, Illinois-based Discover Financial Services on Thursday reported first-quarter card sales volume was 23% higher than the same period last year, but CFO John Greene said "it’s hard to envision year-over-year sales growth to continue in the upper 20s.
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Now is the time for lenders to prioritize their digital transformation initiatives in preparation for the lending rebound. Rising competition and ever-increasing customer demands for speed and efficiency are forcing financial institutions to embrace digital transformation. This shift can feel overwhelming—where do you begin? This infographic illustrates automation demands and shows you how loan document automation serves as an essential step to increase profits and provide the best lending exper
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