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An Introduction: Generative AI Use Cases for the Financial Services Industry

Perficient

What is Generative AI? Generative Artificial Intelligence , or generative AI, is a categorical or descriptive term ascribed to algorithms using machine learning to create or ” generateā€ new content. Generative AI ingests data and understands guidelines incredibly well; therefore, businesses across industries are jumping to take advantage of all the possible ways the tool can help save them money and create elevated, uber-personalized customer experiences.

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Use This Hack to Grow Commercial Bank Deposits

South State Correspondent

Seasoned bankers call it “The Distributor Tactic,” and it is a little-discussed technique used for ages in banking to speed up the sales cycle to land commercial bank deposits and treasury management accounts faster. The key to this tactic is to know that very few commercial checking customers utilize any medium or high-value treasury management services at banks (see below).

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CRE risk: Lessons from recent earnings reports

Abrigo

CRE credit risk is in the spotlight A structured approach to assessing commercial real estate risk helps banks and credit unions address inquiries about the health of CRE loans. You might also like this on-demand webinar, "Stress testing & CECL efficiencies." LISTEN Takeaway 1 The health of CRE loans and related credit risk is a focus of investors, board members, other stakeholders, and upcoming regulatory exams.

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Will credit union M&A rebound? Two big players test the waters

American Banker

A pending deal between two sizable institutions in Minnesota could mark the end of a dealmaking drought, experts say.

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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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If consumers are ā€œcluelessā€ about arbitration, itā€™s not industryā€™s fault

CFPB Monitor

Last week, Professor Jeff Sovern of St. Johnā€™s University School of Law published a blog post discussing a new empirical study by Roseanna Sommers, Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School, dealing with consumer understanding of predispute arbitration agreements. According to Professor Sovern, the Sommers study augments his earlier (2014) study of this subject and confirms that ā€œconsumers are generally unaware of whether their contracts contain arbitration clauses, an

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Shopify taps Ramp to save on corporate expenses

Payments Dive

E-commerce company Shopify is adopting more artificial intelligence by automating its corporate expenses through Ramp.

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To Flip or Not to Flip: Why Are Payment Card Issuers Still Asking This Question?

Gonzobanker

The time has come for some truth on the world of payment card flips. Effective July 1, Reg II (Durbin 2.0) disrupted banksā€™ income on debit cards. While banks wonā€™t immediately feel the effects that Durbin 1.0 had in 2011, theyā€™re likely to see an 18% to 25% volume shift from signature to PIN card transactions by the end of 2025. And the threat of disruption on credit cards looms large.

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Credit union, fintech collaborate on tools for small businesses

American Banker

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union and Nymbus teamed up to design a package of business banking tools with an eye toward credit unions, which historically have tread lightly into this space.

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FedNow represents the next frontier for digital fraud in the U.S.

American Banker

U.S. financial institutions should look to the U.K. for tips on fighting real-time payments fraud.

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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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Perficient Named in Forresterā€™s Digital Transformation Services Landscape, Q3 2023

Perficient

In today’s rapidly advancing technology landscape, businesses face a profound revolution in operations, customer interactions, and innovative endeavors. Partnering with the right digital transformation service provider is vital to thrive in this digital age. A proven track record of guiding businesses through digital complexities is crucial for unlocking their full potential, driving efficiency, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences, leading to long-term success.

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Shift4 shrinks workforce

Payments Dive

The payments company cut 150 employees in the second quarter, executives said Thursday during an earnings conference call.

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Bank ROE ā€“ What Should Be Your Bankā€™s Target?

South State Correspondent

The banking industryā€™s return on equity (ROE) was 14.42% as of Q1/23 and so far is looking materially lower for Q2/23. How should community banks target and compare their ROE to the industry and their peer group, and what defines a top-performing bank? Most importantly, is there an ROE level ensuring a bank remains long-term independent and healthy?

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Nebraska enacts new licensing requirement for small dollar loans

CFPB Monitor

Nebraska Governor, Jim Pillen, signed into law Legislative Bill 92 on June 6, 2023, which amended the Nebraska Installment Loan Act (the ā€œActā€) effective June 7, 2023 (the ā€œEffective Dateā€). As amended, the licensing requirement under the Act includes ā€œany person that is not a financial institution who, at or after the time a loan [of $25,000 or less with rates exceeding the Nebraska general usury limit] is made by a financial institution, markets, owns in whole or in part, holds, acquires, ser

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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 actā€”waiting until loan volumes rebound leaves lenders unprepared and struggling to compete.

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BankBazaar Turns 15: Celebrating a Decade and a Half of Innovation and Diversity

BankBazaar

It’s time to put on y our party hats and join the celebration as BankBazaar turns 15! Over the past decade and a half, weā€™ve been on a thrilling journey, redefining the way Indians access credit. Let’s take a delightful trip down memory lane and relive some of the most remarkable moments that shaped BankBazaar’s incredible 15-year adventure.

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Global Payments adds hybrid payment service for ISVs

Payments Dive

The payments processor launched a service during the second quarter aimed at affording ISVs the benefits of being a payment facilitator without the drawbacks associated with such a designation.

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Bank Customer Experience Summit to examine future of branches

ATM Marketplace

Banks are dramatically changing their branch strategies, from shutdowns to redesigns. The Bank Customer Experience Summit will look at the cutting edge of branch transformation during a panel.

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Texas federal district court issues limited preliminary injunction enjoining CFPB from implementing and enforcing small business lending rule

CFPB Monitor

The Texas federal district court hearing the lawsuit challenging the validity of the CFPBā€™s final rule implementing Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act (Rule) has issued an order that preliminarily enjoins the CFPB from implementing and enforcing the Rule ā€œpending the Supreme Courtā€™s reversal of [ Community Financial Services Association of America Ltd.

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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 experiencesā€”particularly if they delay depositsā€”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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Leading as Chief Appraiser in a Shifting Banking Landscape

Realwired Appraisal Management Blog

Inspiring Teams and Embracing Innovation for Lasting Success Today I want to talk about the exciting role of Chief Appraiser at a bank and the incredible journey that lies ahead. As we embark on this mission, remember it all starts with why. 1.

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GameStop ditches its crypto wallets due to ā€˜regulatory uncertaintyā€™

Payments Dive

The retailer, which is pulling support on Nov. 1, had sought to tap into gaming culture to make crypto a larger part of the company’s future.

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Don't Do This with ChatGPT!

Alex Jimenez

Image by ThankYouFantasyPictures from Pixabay Journalism has been heavily impacted by technology transformation happening all around us. The introduction of the internet and later of smartphones have resulted in a significant change to both distribution and the actual practice of journalism. While there have been some positives, e.g., the ability to cover developing stories real-time through social media, the overall impact has been negative, mostly from the impact to the financial model.

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Promise and peril: Fairness in AI-based lendingĀ 

BankInovation

Artificial intelligence has revolutionized credit decisioning. What was once a slow, manual and subjective process is becoming highly automated, and the all-important act of approving or denying credit is increasingly being turned over to highly sophisticated neural networks.

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It Takes Two to Tango

With automation, youā€™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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Addressing the evolving payments landscape

ATM Marketplace

The options consumers have when it comes to paying for goods and services continues to expand. Merchants need to find an efficient way to cater to those options.

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RTP takes on FedNow

Payments Dive

As the only two real-time payments rails in the U.S., the rivalry between RTP and FedNow could get intense, but maybe not.

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CFPB files reply brief with SCOTUS in case challenging constitutionality of CFPBā€™s funding

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB has filed its reply brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Community Financial Services Association of America Ltd. v. CFPB. In the case, CFSA has asked the Supreme Court to affirm the Fifth Circuit panelā€™s decision which held that the CFPBā€™s funding mechanism violates the Appropriations Clause of the U.S.

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Now Is the Time to Add AI and ML to Combat Fraudsters

Jack Henry

In recent years, financial institutions have been under increasing obligation to discover and report money laundering and tamp down on fraud losses. And this trend shows no sign of slowing down.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In todayā€™s ultra-competitive markets, itā€™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 ā€” 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.