Perficient

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the fast-paced realm of finance, the significance of regulatory risk and compliance management practices cannot be overstated. This blog post delves into the pivotal role these practices play in ensuring the stability and success of financial institutions and banks. By adopting a proactive stance and leveraging technological advancements, financial entities can navigate the regulatory landscape with greater resilience and efficacy.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Community Bankers Council Chair Jeremy Callais views relationships as the sector’s greatest strength. The post Banking that feels like family appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Accenture

DECEMBER 20, 2023

With 2023 in the rearview mirror, we can look back on the year with 20/20 clarity. This year saw banks confronting multiple risks, some foreseeable and others less so. If the year has taught us anything, it’s that banks can do more to guard against the risk they can predict, and risk they may not… The post Five steps to banking cyber resilience appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This article How One Community Bank Drove $135 Million in Deposits in 90 Days appeared first on The Financial Brand. A new software platform promised to streamline account opening. But upskilled team members are what made it work. This article How One Community Bank Drove $135 Million in Deposits in 90 Days appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This article Trends 2024: How Fintechs are Balancing Growth with Compliance Risk appeared first on The Financial Brand. Almost two-thirds of fintechs paid more than $250,000 in compliance penalties in 2023. Are fines increasingly the cost of growth? This article Trends 2024: How Fintechs are Balancing Growth with Compliance Risk appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Jack Henry

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial services, competition is the one thing that remains constant. If you want your business to grow and succeed, staying ahead of the curve isn’t an option – it’s an absolute necessity. As the year comes to an end, it’s a natural time to reflect on the past and plan for the future.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This article The Future of Retail Banking: A Look Into the Crystal Ball appeared first on The Financial Brand. Trends emerge for banks to reinvent customer lifetime value, personalization, digital platform thinking and reimagined experiences. This article The Future of Retail Banking: A Look Into the Crystal Ball appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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American Banker

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Allegations of lending discrimination against Navy Federal Credit Union, while as yet unproven, suggest that the rationale for giving credit unions substantial advantages over banks needs to be rethought.

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American Banker

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Meritrust Credit Union in Wichita is giving $400 to each of its 370 employees to start or grow a rainy day fund.

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Payments Dive

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This primer fills in the gaps on how digital wallets work, what companies compete to provide such payment tools and what to expect from them in the future.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In today’s competitive landscape, prioritizing customer experience is essential for success, making it crucial for organizations to choose the right professional services partner to help them deliver exceptional experiences that meet customer expectations. This strategic partnership not only requires a firm with technical design expertise but also one that has an understanding of the evolving forces shaping the future of customer experience.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most-read lending & credit blogs in 2023 Probability of default, CECL model validation, and stress testing were among Abrigo's top blogs on ALM, CECL, and portfolio risk this year. You might also like this resource, Abrigo's "2022 Loan Review Benchmark Survey Results." download NOW Takeaway 1 The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2023.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Colorado and New York are not waiting for the Fair Credit Reporting Act rulemaking to eliminate creditor use of medical debt announced by the CFPB in September 2023. As we previously blogged , in the past two years, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion have made significant changes with respect to medical debt collections by removing unpaid medical collections under $500 from consumer credit reports, removing paid medical collections from credit reports, and extending the time period before unpaid

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Payments Dive

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Google’s settlement with attorneys general this week includes a lengthy list of changes the tech titan must make in its approach to in-app payments.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This blog was co-authored by: Ashley Simmons In conversations with financial services executives, Perficient consultants consistently delve into the application and usage of artificial intelligence (AI) within the industry. A pivotal aspect of this conversation revolves around the regulatory perspective toward AI. To help shed light on this matter, Perficient’s Financial Services Risk and Regulatory Center of Excellence (CoE) researched the topic extensively and discovered that the Office of th

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most-read portfolio risk blogs in 2023 Probability of default, CECL model validation, and stress testing were among Abrigo's top blogs on ALM, CECL, and portfolio risk this year. You might also like this webinar, "Unraveling risk rating: Making sense of your best early warning tool." Watch NOW Takeaway 1 Portfolio risk and accounting professionals often keep up to date on industry trends by reading Abrigo's blog.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2023

On December 12, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced its Combating Auto Retail Scams Rule , otherwise known as the “CARS Rule,” setting new requirements on the sale, financing, and leasing of vehicles by motor vehicle dealers. The final rule, which is effective on July 30, 2024, prohibits certain misrepresentations in the financing process, sets disclosure requirements on dealers’ advertising and sales communications, mandates that dealers obtain consumers’ express, informed cons

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Payments Dive

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The Electronic Payments Coalition is “fully funded” for the continuing fight over the proposed Credit Card Competition Act next year, said the organization’s executive chairman.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Fed), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) unveiled a proposed rule that would reshape the landscape for certain financial institutions. In this article, we delve into the latest developments around the extended comment period, providing stakeholders an increased opportunity to share their insights.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most popular financial crime blogs in 2023 Check fraud, the SAFER Banking Act, and BSA exam topics were among Abrigo's top blogs on AML/CFT and fraud this year. You might also like this infographic on the true costs of fraud at financial institutions. Download now Takeaway 1 AML/CFT and fraud professionals often keep up to date on industry trends by reading Abrigo's blog.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Bills have been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives ( H.R. 4198 ) and the U.S. Senate ( S. 3502 ) to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to curtail the practice of trigger leads with mortgage loans. The practice is controversial for both consumers and mortgage industry participants.

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Payments Dive

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Beating back fraud can feel “a bit like a vicious circle,” as the industry improves its capabilities and fraudsters pivot, said Tina Eide, an executive vice president focused on fraud at the card issuer.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the dynamic realm of investment management, maintaining a competitive edge is paramount. Our client, a dynamic, independent investment management and strategic advisory firm, recognized the rising significance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics in shaping investment decisions and reporting. ESG became a cornerstone in our client’s investor relations strategy.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Stress testing, monitoring are essential Financial institutions should challenge assumptions about CRE risk while also watching for red flags as they manage the CRE portfolio. You might also like this webinar on credit department housekeeping. WATCH Takeaway 1 Banks and credit unions are critical sources of capital for businesses in their communities, so how institutions assess CRE credits matters.

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BankUnderground

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Rebecca Freeman As another year draws to an end and the blog prepares for some downtime over the festive period, we wanted to take a look back at the blog in 2023. In case you missed any of our posts the first time round, the five most viewed posts for the year were: How house prices respond to interest rates depends on where they are in the country Why lower house prices could lead to higher mortgage rates Bomadland: How the Bank of Mum and Dad helps kids buy homes ‘There is all the difference

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