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Deposits, Deposits, Wherefore Art Thou? Juliet’s banker. 

Perficient

On May 31, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) reported to the public what many banks already knew and had been experiencing for the past year – that deposits are declining in the American banking sector. There has almost been $1.2 Trillion removed from the banking system over the past year. In addition, the recent banking stress, which resulted in several large bank failures, has amplified the outflow of deposits from the banking system, causing total deposits to decline for the fo

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10 Reports every bank and credit union should run NOW

Abrigo

Banking reports to inform risk management and strategy These reports on capital, growth, and liquidity help financial institutions spot warning signs. They help manage and shape strategy in volatile economic and industry conditions. You might also like this webinar: "Identifying emerging CRE credit risk red flags" WATCH Takeaway 1 Financial institutions face increased scrutiny over their risk management following recent bank failures.

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Why cash recycling can pay off for banks

ATM Marketplace

Cash recycling is a relatively recent development for ATMs, which raises the question of whether it is actually a good investment that can save time and money while increasing teller productivity.

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How can banks lead the pack in open finance growth?

Accenture

With Open Banking evolving into Open Finance around the world, it has been difficult to gather the necessary data to track its progress and see the patterns evolving in different regions. Thanks to Open Banking Excellence, that data has been gathered and analyzed in a new report, The Open Finance Index. The report sets a benchmark… The post How can banks lead the pack in open finance growth?

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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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Can banks help solve our global trade challenges?

Accenture

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, you’re aware that global trade and supply chains have been facing a series of challenges, from lockdowns to inflation, from geopolitical upheaval to the transformational power of generative AI. Are these short-term challenges for the industry, or is there a need for permanent… The post Can banks help solve our global trade challenges?

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Bank ERC Rebate – Getting Your Own

South State Correspondent

Yours might be the case of the emperor lacking clothes. While many banks are helping their clients with employee retention credits (ERC) (If you are not, see HERE ), many banks with 500 employees or less still need to collect their OWN ERC rebates. During the pandemic, most banks retained their employees and suffered higher costs, lower customer interactions, less branch traffic, and a revenue drop in many business lines.

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Pending New York bills would significantly expand UDAP liability and persons entitled to sue

CFPB Monitor

Two companion bills titled the “Consumer and Small Business Protection Act” have been introduced in the New York legislature would make sweeping changes to the provisions of the state’s general business law (Section 349) dealing with deceptive practices. In addition to creating a new private right of action, the bills would greatly expand the powers of the New York attorney general. .

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Understanding climate-related disclosures of UK financial institutions

BankUnderground

Jonathan Acosta-Smith, Benjamin Guin, Mauricio Salgado-Moreno and Quynh-Anh Vo Over the past years, a growing consensus has acknowledged the need to construct a ‘ system [wherein] every financial decision takes climate change into account ‘ While such a system is still far from reality, market participants already produce and demand an increasing amount of climate-related information.

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Fiserv poised for more M&A

Payments Dive

The payments processor is “highly engaged in” seeking targets to build up its merchant unit in the retail and services verticals, said CEO Frank Bisignano.

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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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Predicting Community Bank Cost of Funds

South State Correspondent

Community bank cost of funds is jumping up. As shown in the graph below, the net interest margin (NIM) for community banks declined 22bps in Q1’23. Most of that NIM erosion is the result of a sharply higher cost of funding earning assets (COF). The question is – what will happen to community bank’s cost of funds from here? The graph below shows community bank cost of funds compared to those banks over $25B.

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The Newest Neobank is for the 62+ Crowd

Gonzobanker

The launch of Charlie points to an underserved niche in banking: older adults. Well, it happened. At last. In mid-May, a digital bank account for the 62+ crowd debuted in the United States. It’s called Charlie , and its appeal is emotional. “You’ve been the everything to everyone. Now it’s your turn” reads the tagline on its website. At first glance, the account resembles plenty of others – free ATM access at thousands of locations, no monthly fees and no minimum account balances.

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How 3 fintechs are using AI to fight fraud

BankInovation

The blistering pace of AI development is creating market opportunities for financial institutions while making them vulnerable to an increasingly sophisticated threat: fraud.

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CBDCs offer benefits, risks

Payments Dive

Central bank digital currencies, which are being tested around the world, could increase the efficiency of cross-border payments, but there are associated risks, according to a trade group report.

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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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Navigating the Loan Landscape: A Guide to Small Business Financing

Ublocal

Working capital is the lifeblood of any business, but it can be challenging for small business owners and entrepreneurs to get conventional financing. SBA loans were created to fill that gap. Contrary to popular belief, SBA loans aren’t just for start-ups or businesses that get turned down for conventional loans. SBA loans offer a variety of benefits, such as more flexible lending terms, and they can be a gateway to obtaining conventional financing in the future.

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Big commercial real estate downturn could sink 300+ banks: Report

American Banker

Economic analysis from the real estate advisory CBRE finds that community banks are particularly imperiled by their exposure to commercial real estate loans. Others see looming risks in indirect lending.

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Federal Agencies Propose Reconsideration of Value Guidance

CFPB Monitor

A group of federal agencies have proposed reconsideration of value (ROV) guidance for residential real estate valuations. The agencies are the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve Board (Board) and National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). Comments on the proposed guidance will be due 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.

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PayPal revamps SMB approach

Payments Dive

The digital payments pioneer told investors that it’s counting on a revised small and mid-sized business strategy to drive higher profit margins.

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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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Making cybersecurity a cornerstone of digital transformation

BankInovation

These days, financial institutions have a great deal more to manage than their customers’ money. They must also manage their customers’ personally identifiable information safely and in accordance with an increasing number of regulations — data that makes this sector attractive and therefore more susceptible to cybercriminal attention.

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Why banks should embrace remote work, especially for payment testing

ATM Marketplace

Financial organizations can benefit dramatically from offering flexible work options to their employees.

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This week’s podcast episode: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final Section 1071 rule on small business data collection: what you need to know, Part II, with special guest David Skanderson, Vice President, Charles River Associates

CFPB Monitor

At the end of March 2023, the CFPB issued its long-awaited final rule to implement Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act. Section 1071 amended the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require financial institutions to collect and report certain data in connection with credit applications made by small businesses, including women- or minority-owned small businesses. .

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Cross-border payments startup Keeta snags $17M

Payments Dive

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is among the investors in Keeta, which enters a competitive cross-border market.

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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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Why Apple Pay Later is the tortoise in the buy now/pay later race

American Banker

The slow rollout of Apple's buy now/pay later service contrasts starkly with the aggressive moves of leading BNPL fintechs. Analysts say Apple's restraint could pay off in time.

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Only 16% of Americans favour the government issuing central bank digital currency

The Paypers

The possibility of adopting central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is being explored by countries worldwide, including the US. However, according to the Cato Institute 2023 CBDC National Survey, a mere 16% of Americans support the adoption of a CBDC.

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Arbitration opt out provisions benefit consumers, Professor Sovern

CFPB Monitor

For the past decade, Professor Jeff Sovern has criticized companies for including opt out provisions in their consumer arbitration clauses, even though such provisions give consumers freedom of choice by allowing them to reject arbitration without affecting the other contractual terms. Most recently, he argues that opt out provisions are actually what the FTC calls a “dark pattern”—a practice that “tricks users into making choices they would not otherwise have made and that may cause harm.” .

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Affirm CFO acknowledges ‘difficult environment’

Payments Dive

Bank failures and macroeconomic challenges have made capital markets challenging to navigate, Affirm CFO Michael Linford said.

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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