Sat.May 14, 2022 - Fri.May 20, 2022

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Culture change as the key to success in banking’s future

Accenture

Let’s face it: my previous post on workplace culture in banking was a bit gloomy. But the data is unequivocal. Multiple Accenture cross-industry studies have found that, on an industry level, banking struggles more than it should to attract, recruit and retain talent. That would be a major concern at any moment, but it’s particularly…. The post Culture change as the key to success in banking’s future appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Workshop: Machine Learning Models for Interest Rates by Alexander Sokol

Bobsguide

Financial institutions, central banks, and fintech start-ups alike have been exploring the potential of machine learning in the past few years. However, these advances have until now remained largely in the academic arena. In this workshop, CompatibL’s Executive Chairman and Head of Quant Research, Alexander Sokol, will present a detailed overview of his award-winning models and their real-life applications and provide hands-on examples of how to create a machine learning model for interest rate

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Highlights from John Glen’s Keynote Speech at the Innovate Finance Global Summit on Crypto

Perficient

John Glen, Economic Secretary to the Treasury of the United Kingdom, delivered the keynote speech at the Innovate Finance Global Summit held in London last month. Glen began his speech by stressing the enormous contributions financial services institutions, particularly “fintech unicorns,” have made to the UK; the UK is the leading European fintech hub and the second leading fintech country in the world (falling only behind the U.S.).

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CFPB carves out new competition angle for oversight

Payments Dive

A former CFPB enforcement director told an audience of payments professionals this week that they'd best be prepared for the agency to expand its oversight by way of its markets authority.

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Thinking About How To Lessen Your Burden During Month-End Close? Skystem Can Help!

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.

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How bank CFOs and CMOs can partner to drive growth

Accenture

A version of this piece also appears on Think with Google. How strong is the connection between the CFO and CMO in banking’s C-suite? In this time of incredible change and evolving customer expectations, this partnership is critical for banks’ growth. The pandemic has been a beneficial tipping point for the banking industry as it…. The post How bank CFOs and CMOs can partner to drive growth appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Considerations for Alternative Trading Systems (Part 3 of 6)

Perficient

So far in our 6-part blog series explaining the intricacies of TRACE, we have defined TRACE reporting and detailed the prep work to be done in order to effectively report TRACE transactions. Now, we will review considerations for alternative trading systems, before delving into the details of when and by whom transactions are to be reported in Part 4 of the series.

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Three US cash trends persist, Fed report says

Payments Dive

The COVID-19 pandemic led U.S. consumers to change up their payment habits, but three long-term cash trends have mainly persisted, according to a Federal Reserve Bank report issued this month.

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Events in this Cycle Have Happened Fast

South State Correspondent

Events in this Cycle Have Happened Fast. With no economic releases today, and no planned Fed appearances, it could be a quiet start to the weekend. Let’s hope. For now, Treasuries are sliding from unchanged to down slightly in price with a rebound in stocks indicated. Whether stocks can hold those opening gains into the close will be another matter altogether.

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Fraud Concerns and Trends in 2022

Abrigo

Fraud on Alert for 2022 A review of SAR data , government agenc y releases, a nd fraud findings found these f raud c oncerns and trends to wat ch in 2022. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 1 An Abrigo review of SAR data, government agency releases, and fraud findings revealed fraud trends to watch for. Takeaway 2 The survey topics included fraud prevention tools, frustrations with tools, and what enhancements users would like to see.

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New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders

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.

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Pandemic Car Buys, Rising Interest Rates, and High Gas Prices: A World of Hurt for Lenders

Perficient

It really is a mixed up, muddled up, shook up world. It seems like everyone in 2021 took out a loan on a new car, even though we all knew supplies were low and demand was high. As the Financial Times pointed out : “Americans went shopping for cars in a big way during the pandemic. Auto-loan originations in the U.S. hit a record $734bn in 2021, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

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Are restaurant operators eating too many fees?

Payments Dive

"I’ve been disappointed to see how the payments industry is constantly looking for ways to profit off of small businesses in sneaky ways," says Copper CEO Dickson Chu.

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Deposit Behavior In This Rate Cycle – Part III

South State Correspondent

In two recent articles, we reviewed the banking industry’s deposit behavior with regard to cost of funding earning assets (COF) ( HERE ), and we compared how community banks’ COF behaves relative to national banks in a rising interest rate cycle ( HERE ). We demonstrated that the average community bank’s COF is highly correlated to short-term interest rates (mid 90’s correlation coefficient), but every bank’s COF will vary based on how management can optimize depos

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CFPB issues annual fair lending report

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB recently issued its annual fair lending report covering its fair lending activity in 2021. . In the report’s discussion of its risk-based approach for prioritizing fair lending supervisory and enforcement activity, the CFPB indicates that much of its enforcement and supervision efforts were focused on advancing its priorities of advancing racial and economic equity and promoting economic recovery related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The State of Automation in Financial Services 2024 Report

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

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How to Commit Your Entire Organization to Your Commerce Strategy

Perficient

It’s hard to believe we are more than halfway through our blog series on commerce for the insurance industry. Reflecting on opportunities to improve commerce in the insurance industry and find ways to positively impact this industry with new opportunities with my colleague Beth Duerr has been exciting. . Now we’re focusing on internal commitment. We’ve already spoken about the need for a strategic vision and in-depth understanding of your customer, but how ready is your organization to embrace

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Affluent consumers may drive $257B in spending

Payments Dive

The wealthiest U.S. consumers are eager to open their wallets again, especially for travel, though there is one possible caveat, predicts Visa's chief economist.

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The Customer Problem Resolution Secret

South State Correspondent

If your bank truly wants to be known for service, the very first step is to get your problem resolution process right. When it comes to problem resolution, the two metrics that matter the most are the number of interactions required to solve the problem and the time it takes to solve the problem. The less number of touches you have and the faster you can solve the problem, the higher your post-resolution customer satisfaction.

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Market Commentary: Week of May 16, 2022

SWBC's LenderHub

Last Week. It was a terrible, horrible, no-good week as nearly every asset class (save the USD against any other currency) took its turn to get pummeled. The combination of inflation and growth concerns thrashed stocks and just about all fixed income products spread off U.S. Treasuries.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

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.

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CompatibL Wins at the 2022 Fintech Breakthrough Awards

Bobsguide

CompatibL, a leading provider of risk management solutions and professional services for the financial industry, has been named the winner of the Best Risk Management Platform Award in the sixth annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program for its innovative CompatibL Cloud Platform. James Johnson, Managing Director of FinTech Breakthrough, says: “Risk management continues to evolve rapidly, and financial institutions, derivatives dealers, central bank, asset managers, investment management compan

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BNPL player Zilch expands to US

Payments Dive

Instead of collecting fees from retailers to move merchandise from their shelves, Zilch is linking with brands like Sephora and Nike to lure consumers looking to finance their purchases through installment payments.

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Powell’s Tough Talk Continues

South State Correspondent

Powell’s Tough Talk Continues. We mentioned on Monday investors were going to be looking for clues both for how the economy is reacting to the early rounds of rate hikes, and also additional clues as to the path of those rate hikes. The market and Fed Chair Powell offered up some partial answers to both those questions. In an interview with the WSJ yesterday, Powell made it clear they could and would hike past the neutral rate if it meant still having to deal with inflation pressures.

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It’s Dreadful Being a Buyer of Bank Technology

Gonzobanker

As technology buyers, banking executives need to up their game on tech purchases and technology performance management. “And you may find yourself living in a shotgun shack And you may find yourself in another part of the world And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile…” -David Byrne. For regional and community banks there has never been a more frustrating time to be a buyer versus a builder of financial technology.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

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.

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Prometeia to support ECB in assessing banking regulatory compliance in Europe

Bobsguide

May 2022 – Prometeia has been included by the European Central Bank in the panel of the highly qualified consulting companies that will be involved in the assistance to On-Site Inspections (OSIs) and Internal Model Investigations (IMIs) of Significant Institutions under the direct supervision of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM). Selected partners will deliver independent assessments and provide additional perspectives in specified areas that could be included in assessing the Banks’ risks

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Amazon Fresh spearheads East Coast expansion

Payments Dive

The chain plans to open locations on Long Island and in the Garden State, expanding its use of the cashierless payment technology and hiring "hundreds" of workers.

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Looking for Clues

South State Correspondent

Looking for Clues. Treasuries are starting the week tentatively in the green as they await more Fed speak and a look at April retail sales and housing activity. With the rise in rates and, of course, inflation the market will be looking for any sign of buckling by consumers. As far as Fed speak, there will be at least 10 officials opining on policy during the week, including Chair Powell tomorrow afternoon.

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3 ways ATM outsourcing solves post-pandemic problems for banks and credit unions

ATM Marketplace

For banks and credit unions, ATM outsourcing is a go-to solution for many of the issues recent changes have brought to the financial institution arena. Here are three ways ATM outsourcing can help your institution overcome the challenges you are facing today.

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Digital Transformation: Accelerating ROI and Growth in Commercial Lending

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