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Navigating the storm: Strategic focus areas for retail banks in uncertain times

Accenture

In part one of my blog, I explored how current macroeconomic events are akin to a solar storm and the Northern Lights are the manifestation of the banking industry’s reaction to uncertainty. In part two, I will discuss key areas banks should focus on to avoid becoming paralyzed by the challenges they face. Over the… The post Navigating the storm: Strategic focus areas for retail banks in uncertain times appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Payments industry to use AI to detect fraud, improve efficiency

Payments Dive

Research from the investment bank Jefferies suggests generative artificial intelligence could be used in the payments industry to improve fraud detection and make transactions happen faster.

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Activity-based regulation would mean a more competitive financial system

American Banker

With the line between banks and fintechs growing ever blurrier, financial services supervisors ought to consider adjusting regulation to fit the kinds of activity an institution is engaged in.

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S&P’s gen AI tool provides up to 60% efficiency gains

BankInovation

Data insights company S&P Global is developing internal- and external-facing generative AI tools to boost efficiencies — and it hopes to monetize the technology by offering it to customers.

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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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London investment bankers to rake in bigger bonuses after two-year slump

TheGuardian

Exclusive: Rise in dealmaking likely to be reflected in spring bonus season as interest rate hike cycle ends London’s investment bankers are expected to rake in bigger bonuses this financial year, as the City begins to recover from a two-year slump in deals caused by surging interest rates. Demand for investment banking services – such as facilitating mergers and acquisitions, advising companies and governments on fundraising, and underwriting new stock and bonds – was hit by a sharp increase in

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Perficient Recognized as a Major Player in IDC MarketScape for Cloud Professional Services

Perficient

Navigating the complexities of cloud technology requires an exceptional partner. We are thrilled to announce that Perficient has been named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cloud Professional Services 2024 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US51406224, June 2024). What Does This Inclusion Mean for Perficient? “We’re honored to be recognized as a Major Player in this IDC MarketScape Report, a distinction we believe highlights our holistic approach to cloud strategy and our implementation exp

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Are your ATMs ready for PCI DSS 4.0 changes?

ATM Marketplace

The payment industry has evolved significantly in the past 20 years and so has PCI. The aftermath of PCI DSS 4.0 is still being felt. Here are a few changes to make to ensure your ATM fleet stays up-to-date.

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ConnectOne Bank builds data lake in-house

BankInovation

ConnectOne Bank built its own data lake and data warehouse in-house to allow for access to insights for all departments. One of the first assignments for the $9.8 billion Englewood Cliffs, N.J.

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NCR Voyix terminates staff across several units

Payments Dive

The tech company, whose tools are used by numerous stores, cut employees in its sales, engineering, professional services, data and product management teams last week.

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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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Guest Post: 2Q Financial Markets and Economics Update - Second Quarter 2024

Jeff For Banks

Financial Markets Update – Second Quarter 2024 A dream vacation! I went with family and friends to Holland and Belgium during peak tulip season during April. It was so beautiful and lots of fun. We saw so many fabulous places, including Amsterdam, Kinderdijk and its windmills, Keukenhof Gardens, Brussels, Bruges, and Antwerp. We learned how Holland keeps the floodwaters away.

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Sajid Javid to become partner at investment firm Centricus

TheGuardian

Former chancellor cleared for role by body examining propriety of ministers taking jobs in private sector Sajid Javid, the former Conservative chancellor of the exchequer, is to become a partner at a London investment firm founded by a trio of his former colleagues at Deutsche Bank. The former banker, who held seven ministerial positions in a 15-year political career, confirmed on Tuesday that he was joining Centricus, a private equity and asset manager based in Mayfair.

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UniCredit Bank’s Schulze to speak at Bank Automation Summit Europe 2024

BankInovation

Robert Schulze, head of pricing and risk model infrastructure at UniCredit Bank, will speak at Bank Automation Summit Europe 2024 about AI in financial services. The summit takes place Oct. 7-8 at Hilton Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany, bringing together industry experts to discuss banking automation, AI, regulation, payments and more.

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Visa-Mastercard settlement failed to treat merchants ‘equitably’

Payments Dive

A proposed Visa-Mastercard settlement failed partly because a judge overseeing the case determined large merchants wouldn’t benefit as much as smaller merchants.

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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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Data breaches, AI merits: Top tech news June 2024

American Banker

In this month's roundup of top tech news: U.S. Bank partnered with Greenlight to provide financial education resources, ransomware group LockBit released data belonging to Evolve Bank & Trust, banks consider the merits of open-source and closed-source generative AI and more.

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‘It’s very troubling’: thieves use vulnerable man to take out £28,000 bank loan

TheGuardian

Metro Bank faces questions over safeguards and why victim was allowed to borrow such a big sum The family of a deaf man who was groomed by a gang into taking out a £28,000 business loan has demanded to know how a vulnerable person, with virtually no assets, could be marched into a Metro Bank, and allowed to borrow such a huge sum. Peter James*, who has special educational needs, and who only communicates through British Sign Language, was being chased by the bank’s debt collectors, and facing po

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Transactions: Avidia Bank selects Q2, Personetics for digital banking services

BankInovation

Hudson, Mass.-based bank Avidia Bank has selected digital banking service provider Q2 to improve its digital banking capabilities. The $2.5 billion bank will also tap data-driven personalization fintech Personetics’ AI-driven engagement platform through Q2’s platform, Avidia Chief Marketing Officer at Avidia Bank, Janel Maysonet told Bank Automation News.

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How buy now, pay later benefits merchants

Payments Dive

Research from online payments processor Stripe found that providing BNPL increases the average size and total number of sales.

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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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Fed emphasizes independence, transparency in monetary policy report

American Banker

The central bank also noted that the banking system is sound but faces several challenges. The report precedes Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming appearances on Capitol Hill.

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How hard is it to live off cash alone in Australia? I tried for a weekend and this is what happened | Jordyn Beazley

TheGuardian

After tracking down an ATM and navigating public transport, I went to all my usual spots – and had some surprises When my editor asked me to go old-school and only use cash for a weekend to test whether it’s impossible or a breeze to live without digital payments, my response was: “I don’t even know where my debit card is.” As I rifled around in the pockets of various pants and bags in search of it, I found $115 shoved into a red Christmas envelope.

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Fingerprints and Valid to launch biometric payment card in Brazil

The Paypers

Sweden-based biometrics company Fingerprint Cards (Fingerprints) has partnered with paytech Valid to develop a biometric payment card for the Brazilian market.

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Supreme Court lets complaint on debit fees proceed

Payments Dive

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a case challenging a debit card interchange rate set by the Federal Reserve can proceed.

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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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How a community bank helped save Whole Foods from an early demise

American Banker

Former employees of the Austin-based City National Bank still recall the 1981 flood that deluged the city and Whole Foods, and they take pride in the lender's role in rescuing what was then a fledgling health food store.

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Soaring government debt could roil global financial markets, warns BIS director

TheGuardian

Agustín Carstens tells policymakers and politicians to be careful ahead of Frances high stakes election Rising government debt levels could disturb global financial markets, the boss of the body that advises central banks has said ahead of France’s high stakes general election. Agustín Carstens, the director of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), said the world economy was on course for a “smooth landing” from the inflation crisis, but he warned policymakers, especially politicians, ne

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Self service banking: 3 tools that improve the customer experience

ATM Marketplace

Here are three of the best self-service banking tools that can improve the bank experience.

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New York BNPL bill is dead, for now

Payments Dive

Hopes for passing a 2024 buy now, pay later bill in New York state to regulate the nascent industry expired with the end of the legislative session last month. But next year could be a different story.

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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