American Banker

JANUARY 30, 2024

Organizations that emphasize not just coaching but the importance of remaining coachable, tend to develop more talented and engaged teams.

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The Emmerich Group

JANUARY 31, 2024

The days of transactional banking are over. Yes, there was a day when the customers would walk into our lobbies. Yes, there was a day where they came looking for us. Yes, I remember those days, too. Those days are long gone And it was a rapid turn. Yes, the amount of traffic coming into Continue Reading The post The Transactional to Transformational Model for Community Banks appeared first on Emmerich Financial.

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Jack Henry

JANUARY 31, 2024

As we kick off the new year, it’s always a great time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. Strategizing is important for all organizations as many industries are reinvented by technology and reimagined by changing consumer needs. Amid banking trends, fintech trends, and other emerging factors, the financial services sector is no stranger to change.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Turn up “Whole Lotta Love” and let the pure adrenalin rush of Jimmy Page’s intro accompany this year’s Acquire or Be Acquired recap … In the ever-evolving world of banking, Bank Director’s Acquire or Be Acquired Conference remains a constant. Early this week, the conference was the epicenter of discussions, where 2,000 attendees descended upon Arizona to strategize and set the tone for our great industry’s future.

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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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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 30, 2024

A typical current strategy for community banks when originating commercial real estate loans is to offer floating-rate loans or shorter-term adjustable structures. Borrowers are waiting for the Fed to lower short-term interest rates, hopefully translating into a refinancing opportunity for the borrower at a lower loan rate. Unfortunately, this strategy has all the underpinnings of a credit problem case study, and we do not have to search for a hypothetical example.

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TheGuardian

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Toxic Tories have run themselves out as Starmer brings out the big hitters for a day at the Oval It was the hottest gig in town. Within hours of the event being announced all the £1,000 a head tickets had gone. Thank God for those uncapped bonuses. Anyone who was anyone in the business world was here. Executives from Goldman Sachs, Google, Mastercard, HSBC and countless more besides.

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Jeff For Banks

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Now that the debate is turning from Fed tightening to when the Fed will start dropping rates, we took a look at how financial institutions fared during the tightening cycle, using the quarter ended December 31, 2021 as the base period. The Fed began tightening at its March 17, 2022 meeting with a 25 basis points increase in the Fed Funds Rate and ended July 26, 2023.

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ABA Community Banking

JANUARY 30, 2024

Credit unions are swallowing up tax-paying banks at an alarming rate, using the tax break lawmakers granted them to serve people of modest means. Following a record 16 credit union bank buys announced in 2022, credit unions’ share of total bank purchases hit an all-time high last year. The post Bank buys raise questions about the ‘credit union difference’ appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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BankInovation

JANUARY 30, 2024

Technology and innovations advanced in leaps and bounds in 2023, including enhancements to AI, the introduction of generative AI and investment in data analytics.

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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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Payments Dive

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The retailer is working with artificial intelligence startup Grabango to offer the service for the first time in the U.S. at a location in the Chicago suburb of Aurora, Illinois.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In discussions with financial services executives, Perficient consultants consistently explore the extension of the submission deadline for resolution plans among certain large financial institutions with assets exceeding $250 billion. Moving forward, these institutions will need to submit their resolution plans by March 31, 2025. Our Expertise Perficient launched its Risk and Regulatory CoE in October 2023 to proactively address compliance issues.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 30, 2024

Times are tough. Banks are under pressure to find ways to increase earnings against a backdrop of slower increases in earning assets and quickly rising deposit and credit costs. As such, bank budgets have come under scrutiny. We recently conducted a small sample poll, and out of 21 banks, budgets were down an average of 14% for this year. Marketing and technology (IT) are two budgets that have taken the most significant hit.

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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 30, 2024

Maryland has joined the ranks of states considering legislation that would codify elements of “true lender” theory in an effort to impose federally preempted state licensing requirements and rate caps on loans to Maryland residents. House Bill 254 (HB 254), introduced on January 10, 2024 in the Maryland House of Delegates, would add Subtitle 15 – the “True Lender Act” – to Title 12 (Credit Regulations) of the Maryland Commercial Law.

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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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Payments Dive

JANUARY 29, 2024

The cash advance provider “lured consumers in with false promises of free money advances,” and then made it difficult for them to cancel, FTC Director Samuel Levine said in a press release.

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Perficient

JANUARY 30, 2024

Our success at Perficient emanates from the dedication of our team. We take immense pride in recognizing that our committed individuals propel innovation and drive change within our industry. Every voice within our organization holds significance, none more so than Carolyn Lee , a Project Manager (PM) in our Financial Services business unit and a leader in Perficient’s Risk and Regulatory Center of Excellence (CoE).

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BankBazaar

JANUARY 31, 2024

While navigating a loan default can be challenging, understanding your rights and available options empowers you to make informed decisions. Here’s everything you need to know if you find yourself in this predicament. Repaying a loan and managing EMIs can sometimes become a challenging endeavour, potentially leading to concerns about defaulting. While defaulting is not an ideal situation, it’s important to recognise that it doesn’t mark the end of the road, nor does it brand you as a

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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Patriot Bank (Patriot or Bank) has agreed to pay $1.9 million to resolve allegations that the Bank engaged in a pattern or practice of redlining majority-Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in Memphis, Tennessee from 2015 to at least 2020, in violation of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA).

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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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Payments Dive

JANUARY 29, 2024

The extended partnership between the two companies “focuses on co-development of new real-time payments capabilities,” a spokesperson for The Clearing House said.

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BankInovation

JANUARY 30, 2024

Graphics processing units on today’s computers can only hold so much capacity — and financial institutions are looking to quantum computing to process ever-growing data sets and turbocharge AI.

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ATM Marketplace

JANUARY 30, 2024

With AI, ATM operators can identify ahead of time potential device faults and either make the fixes remotely or schedule maintenance. It can also detect potential attacks, either physical or software.

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TheGuardian

JANUARY 31, 2024

Shadow chancellor says party aims to be champion of a thriving financial sector if it wins election Business live – latest updates Labour will not reinstate a cap on bankers’ bonuses if it wins the next election, the shadow chancellor has said. Rachel Reeves said she had “no intention” of bringing back the cap, saying she wanted to be the “champion of a thriving financial services industry”.

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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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Payments Dive

JANUARY 30, 2024

The digital payments company plans to cut about 2,500 jobs, according to multiple news reports, shrinking the company as it seeks to jump-start profitable growth.

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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 31, 2024

New FCC rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act will mean big changes for businesses, particularly comparison shopping websites, lead generators, and other companies that regularly contact consumers via phone or text message. On February 20, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET, Ballard Spahr will hold a webinar in which members of the firm’s Telephone Consumer Protection Act Industry Group will discuss: The so-called “lead generator loophole” and the FCC’s efforts to close it.

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ATM Marketplace

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Customer experience is a critical part of every business, as it builds customer loyalty and improves the overall brand image and equity. When looking at the retail bank customer experience, there are multiple considerations to keep in mind in 2024.

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TheGuardian

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Out-of-court settlement reached with law firm acting for customers who have been left owing big sums One of Britain’s biggest high street banks has agreed a payout to settle a case involving “unfair” mortgages – giving hope to thousands of people who have been left owing huge sums. On the eve of a trial set to last six weeks, Bank of Scotland – part of Lloyds Banking Group – and a law firm representing 160 current and former customers reached an out-of-court settlement that means the bank will n

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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

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