Gonzobanker
AUGUST 10, 2023
It’s time for bank leaders to intentionally design a hybrid workplace that recognizes the new reality. As bank executives navigate rising rates, margin compression and recession risk in 2023, a striking reality has seeped into leadership meetings: the hybrid workplace is here to stay, and there’s a ton of strategic ramifications to this new aspect of the business.
Payments Dive
AUGUST 8, 2023
Card network giant Visa and digital payments company Block are among those tapping artificial intelligence to save money and serve customers in new ways.
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South State Correspondent
AUGUST 8, 2023
We estimate that approximately 50% of the community banks in the industry have a credit department that exerts influence or sets standards on loan pricing. While this process appears appropriate and benign, it increases credit risk, decreases bank profitability, and undermines the proper function of bank credit/yield tradeoff. Many bankers feel that since credit officers review all loans underwritten by the bank, a credit officer’s role should also be to opine and compare loan pricing to
American Banker
AUGUST 8, 2023
Seven of the 11 largest credit unions in the country by assets experienced a year-over-year drop in earnings in the second quarter, with increased deposit costs being a primary culprit.
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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.
CFPB Monitor
AUGUST 7, 2023
To understand the regulatory requirements for cryptocurrency, one must first ask the question what is money. This question is of paramount importance because the federal law definition of “money transmitting” depends in large part on state law definitions and regulator interpretations, and there is no uniform legislation that defines cryptocurrency as money for the purposes of state licensing requirements. .
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CFPB Monitor
AUGUST 10, 2023
After discussing what fluctuating- value cryptocurrencies and stablecoins are, their differences, and their primary uses and risks, we discuss the factors that led to the crypto boom and crash of 2020-22. We then look at the role of banks in crypto-related activities, the response of federal and state bank regulators, and the role of crypto in recent bank failures. .
American Banker
AUGUST 10, 2023
Critics slam their proposed reach as unfair competition.
Abrigo
AUGUST 7, 2023
Assessing and preparing for staffing needs AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation for financial institutions. Here are several tips for keeping your AML program running smoothly when staffing needs arise. Get more tips for managing the AML program from this webinar: "Conquering BSA challenges: Best practices for managing a successful AML program" DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 A safe and sound financial institution is adequately staffed, but when staffing needs arise, it can be challenging to
CFPB Monitor
AUGUST 7, 2023
Texas First Bank (Texas First), Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT), and Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) (collectively, Proposed Intervenors) have filed an unopposed motion seeking leave from the court to intervene in the lawsuit challenging the CFPB’s final small business lending rule (Rule). Texas First is a Texas community bank, IBAT is a trade association that represents Texas community banks, and ICBA is a national trade association that represents community ban
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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
Payments Dive
AUGUST 11, 2023
The card issuer looks at the Chatham call center and technology hub as a model for site selections, hiring procedures, customer service experience and community development.
South State Correspondent
AUGUST 10, 2023
When banks talk about a “sidecar,” they speak about a modern, lightweight, real-time core system alongside a traditional core. The concept is that a “big bang” type conversion will never happen, so a slower, controlled transition is the path to getting a more modern core architecture. In this article, we argue why banks should consider a modern core system in the form of a sidecar as part of their long-term strategy.
Abrigo
AUGUST 10, 2023
Probability of Default/Loss Given Default analysis is a method used by generally larger institutions to calculate expected loss. A probability of default (PD) is already assigned to a specific risk measure, per guidance, and represents the percentage expected to default, measured most frequently by assessing past dues. Loss given default (LGD) measures the expected loss, net of any recoveries, expressed as a percentage and will be unique to the industry or segment.
BankUnderground
AUGUST 10, 2023
Marco Garofalo, Simon Lloyd and Edward Manuel The economic consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war have brought the importance of sharp changes in commodity prices, such as oil, to centre stage. While many have focused on understanding the impact of these developments on the central projection for the macroeconomic outlook, this post investigates the balance of risks arising from oil-supply shocks, asking: could these lead to more severe or persistent changes in output growth and inflation, in ra
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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.
Payments Dive
AUGUST 11, 2023
“This proposal reflects the growing consumer demand for an easier subscription cancellation process,” writes a payments industry CEO. “However, this isn’t only in the interests of consumers.
BankInovation
AUGUST 9, 2023
IBM has automated the training model process to allow enterprise clients, including financial institutions, to use generative AI in a safe and compliant way that can be implemented and scaled quickly. “Conventional machine learnings, as good as they are, take a huge amount of time.
Abrigo
AUGUST 7, 2023
Applying model risk management to CECL What's involved in CECL model validation? Learn what banks, credit unions, and others subject to CECL accounting can expect from this risk management process. You might also like this webinar, "Conquering CECL model validation: Prepare for success." LISTEN Takeaway 1 An area of risk financial institutions can’t afford to overlook is risk posed by models used for developing estimates and making decisions, including CECL models.
BankUnderground
AUGUST 10, 2023
Marco Garofalo, Simon Lloyd and Edward Manuel The economic consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war have brought the importance of sharp changes in commodity prices, such as oil, to centre stage. While many have focused on understanding the impact of these developments on the central projection for the macroeconomic outlook, this post investigates the balance of risks arising from oil-supply shocks, asking: could these lead to more severe or persistent changes in output growth and inflation, in ra
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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
Payments Dive
AUGUST 10, 2023
The telecom carriers are incentivizing customers to use their debit cards or bank accounts, as opposed to credit cards, in automatic bill-pay programs.
BankInovation
AUGUST 9, 2023
Registration is now live for the upcoming Bank Automation News webinar Global Ideas for Better Banking AI, set for Thursday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. ET. The webinar will focus on how financial institutions are approaching AI, open- and closed-source solutions and regulatory considerations.
Realwired Appraisal Management Blog
AUGUST 8, 2023
A Chief Appraiser friend of mine sometimes laments that the C-suite and lenders perceived him as a regulatory hurdle to overcome rather than a valuable resource. But, he and his team were determined to change that perception. Seth Godin’s book, Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable reminds us not be invisible.
BankUnderground
AUGUST 8, 2023
Nicholas Vause and Carolin Pflueger Recently, Pflueger, Siriwardane and Sunderam (2020) proposed a new measure of investor risk perceptions based on the cross-section of stock prices. Using that measure, they found that when risk perceptions are high, the cost of capital of risky firms is high and subsequently real investment and employment decline in the United States.
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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.
Payments Dive
AUGUST 8, 2023
PayPal is planting a flag in the stablecoin space despite the slow uptake of digital assets in consumer payments and the lingering crypto chill.
BankInovation
AUGUST 7, 2023
Citizens Bank Chief Information Officer Michael Ruttledge is focused on AI, training and employee retention as the bank continues its digitalization. In the second quarter, the $222 billion bank explored use cases for generative AI to identify added efficiencies, Ruttledge previously told Bank Automation News.
Jack Henry
AUGUST 9, 2023
It is not often in someone’s career they get a chance to learn how to rebrand a business, let alone a 45-year-old well-respected company. If you get that chance … don’t blow it!
ATM Marketplace
AUGUST 7, 2023
Non-bank ATM operators bounce back from the pandemic with acquisitions of bank terminals to expand their reach, boosting fleet numbers and increasing functionality.
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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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