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How one community bank is using technology to price deposits

American Banker

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Will AI save banks from the cyber hordes?

The Banker

AI is becoming increasingly critical for banks defending themselves against cyber attacks, a factor that is drawing interest from the regulatory community. By Justin Pugsley.

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How Should Companies Communicate in a Difficult Market?

William Mills

Although cultivating and fostering successful B2B relationships is an important goal for many fintech communicators, the process does not end there. We are seeing the phrase "cost of living" dominating the discussion around the current recession, bringing to light how it affects consumers daily. In times of pressure and rapid change, we as communication professionals must comprehend the difficulties, requirements, and motivations.

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Why an economic downturn may be good for bank M&A

American Banker

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

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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One woman's mission to save credit unions by championing diversity

American Banker

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Sibos: Banks readying to execute on sustainability goals

Accenture

This year’s Sibos conference in Amsterdam lifted the lid on how banks are grappling to become more sustainable and advance the fight against climate change. And what it revealed is tremendously encouraging. The conference hosted several presentations and discussions about environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, ethical investing and energy transition.

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CECL implementation: Survey shows where peers are as 2023 nears

Abrigo

Financial institutions work to meet Q1 2023 CECL deadline A CECL implementation survey by Abrigo found progress by financial instittuions is mixed ahead of the upcoming deadline. . You might also like this: "Beyond CECL: Stress testing, ALM, and financial planning" DOWNLOAD. Takeaway 1 10% of banks and credit unions have completed CECL adoption, according to Abrigo's CECL implementation survey.

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The Bank Talent Acquisition Opportunity

South State Correspondent

Almost every bank has some form of “human capital management” in its top three challenges for the coming years. Attracting, acquiring, retaining, and training talent should be the cornerstone of any bank’s strategic effort as “people” indeed are our most valuable asset and far exceed the value of loans, deposits, and financial capital.

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Wex readies for acquisitions

Payments Dive

Acquisitions are part of Wex CEO Melissa Smith’s annual growth goals, and the deteriorating economy could present attractive targets, she said.

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How a Managed Services Partner Can Reduce the Friction in Your RDC Program

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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Six ways to boost (or start) your metaverse presence

Accenture

Every day we see new reports of companies joining the metaverse. As bulky virtual reality (VR) headsets become a thing of the past, replaced by more comfortable, sleeker models, customers will come to expect many of their online interactions with companies to take place in the metaverse. But what does that mean for auto and…. The post Six ways to boost (or start) your metaverse presence appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Elder abuse: the crisis among veterans and ways to prevent elder fraud

Abrigo

Elder fraud prevention and education Learn strategies for recognizing and reporting elder fraud and exploitation. . Would you like other articles on BSA/AML training in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Elder abuse, exploitation, and fraud are rising in the veteran population and can devastate older Americans. Takeaway 2 Learn why veterans are a vulnerable population for this particular type of financial fraud.

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Should You Be Marking Loans To Market?

South State Correspondent

Available-for-sale securities are reported at fair value, and any unrealized gains and losses are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) in the equity section of the balance sheet. The AOCI is an accounting adjustment meant to reflect the economic value of assets and is the process of “marking loans to market.” That same adjustment can be applied to banks’ fixed-rate loans for economic value analysis to better understand value creation and allocation, prioritize

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Preparing for the CBDC era

Payments Dive

Central bank digital currencies would allow for faster cross-border payments that would “help boost trade within the region and with the rest of the world,” an Equinix executive writes.

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Budget Playbook for Commercial Lenders — Bank and Credit Union Edition

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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Will Bank Wealth Managers Miss the Golden Opportunity?

Gonzobanker

New approaches to talent and technology are needed to address changes in the wealth management business model. Wealth management and trust clients are some of the most lasting and profitable relationships a bank can attract, but the banking industry is simply missing the opportunity to realize these businesses’ vast strategic potential. As banks experience rate volatility and future increases in their costs of funds, businesses that drive noninterest income like trust and wealth management will

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NCRC Files Appraisal Bias Complaints with HUD and Issues a Related Report

CFPB Monitor

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) recently filed two complaints against appraisers with the Department of Housing and Urban Development asserting different treatment based on race in violation of the Fair Housing Act. One complaint asserts different service levels based on race, and the other asserts different home valuations based on race, with White individuals receiving better service or home valuations than Black individuals.

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Bitesize: The pricing of credit risk

BankUnderground

Barbara Jankowiak, Natan Misak and Nicholas Vause. Both financial market participants and regulators have suggested that investor risk appetite has declined since the beginning of the year. This post presents some evidence from credit markets consistent with such developments, and offers two possible explanations. We build on analysis in an earlier post that looked at the relationship between credit default swap (CDS) premiums for insuring against potential losses due to the default of North Ame

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Brex co-CEO: Fintech took ‘reputation hit’ after dropping customers

Payments Dive

Co-CEO and cofounder Henrique Dubugras regrets Brex’s handling of its June customer base changes, but said narrowing the company’s focus on startups was the right call.

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Is Your Current Card Platform Holding You Back?

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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Ways banks are finding, and retaining, talent

ATM Marketplace

Banks are rethinking branch strategies in light of consumers wanting financial advice at branches instead of traditional banking services. However, a challenge remains: how to find the right employees to meet this need?

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The Secret Genius of Modern Life review – irresistibly contagious TV

TheGuardian

Prof Hannah Fry is a joy, and will make you deeply excited about the weirdest things – like the magnetic strip on the back of your bank card Prof Hannah Fry brings her irresistible enthusiasm to the BBC for The Secret Genius of Modern Life ( BBC Two ), a documentary series about the seemingly simple everyday objects or ideas that we tend to take for granted, and how clever they really are.

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Zenus Bank chooses Finxact for digital transformation

BankInovation

Zenus Bank has tapped cloud-native core banking solution Finxact to scale its digital transformation. The San Juan, Puerto Rico-based bank’s new platform is expected to launch in April 2023 with Finxact capabilities operating on the Microsoft Azure cloud, Pedro Martinez, Zenus Bank’s chief information officer, told Bank Automation News. “We needed to rely on modern […].

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Jack Henry & Associates bucks slowdown trend

Payments Dive

Executives for the tech services provider asserted that their pipeline of new business remains healthy despite economic headwinds beating up the rest of the industry.

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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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Federal District Court Vacates Biden Loan Forgiveness Plan

CFPB Monitor

On November 10, 2022, a federal district court in the Northern District of Texas entered judgment in favor of two plaintiffs on an Administrative Procedure Act (APA) claim seeking vacatur of the Biden administration’s plan to forgive approximately $400 billion in federal student loans under the HEROES Act of 2003. The court, citing a rarely used provision in Rule 65 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, converted the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction into a motion for summary ju

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What does the future hold for ATMs, branches post COVID?

ATM Marketplace

COVID-19 impacted every industry, including banking and consumer expectations. What role with ATMs and branches play in the post-COVID world?

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Mortgage Firm Closure Spells Headache for Sterling Bank

Banking Exchange

Promontory MortgagePath has decided to shut its doors to new business due to difficult market conditions Retail Banking Duties Financial Trends Feature Technology Digital Feature3 Mortgage Credit Mortgage Mortgage/CRE.

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Musk pushes Twitter toward payments

Payments Dive

“Give them some amount of money, like ten bucks or something, that they can send anywhere in the system,” said Twitter’s new owner, Elon Mus. “We need money transfer licenses for that, which we’ve applied for.

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3 Ways Managed Device Services Help Community Banks Cut Costs

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