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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ripple begins work on a cross-border network for digital assets

American Banker

The blockchain company bets its experience with cross-border payments is transferable to stablecoins and central bank digital currencies.

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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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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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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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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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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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Death of the cheque by 2030 as Australia embraces digital payment reforms

TheGuardian

Jim Chalmers says phasing out will be ‘gradual, coordinated and inclusive’ as he announces modernisation plan Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has signed the cheque’s death warrant to end its use in Australia by 2030, as part of a range of payment reforms for the digital era.

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Worldpay turns to Volt for A2A payments

Payments Dive

A new tie-up between the companies will allow Worldpay’s merchant clients to tap bank-based payments from consumers.

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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.