Jack Henry
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Jack Henry™ Connect 2023 Takeaways Determining how to improve back-office and branch operations is similar to making racing decisions for the Indy 500.
Gonzobanker
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
To develop an effective, low-cost deposit growth strategy, take some tips from the high performers. Deposit retention and growth is strategic priority #1 in the banking industry today. But although financial institutions need a long-term strategy for a near-term challenge, playing the “rate game” is a race to the bottom. Finding growth has been a rough slog for banks and credit unions throughout 2023.
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American Banker
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Total loans at U.S. banks with less than $10 billion of assets grew by 1.9% in the third quarter, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data. That was a slowdown from the previous quarter, and concerns about the viability of commercial real estate lending could dampen activity further.
South State Correspondent
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
One of the lessons that was driven home at the recent American Banker Small Business Banking Conference in Nashville was the difference in marketing between large national banks and community banks, particularly deposit marketing. Most national and regional banks allocate marketing resources to recently acquired customers to get them to build deposit balances and purchase other products, while most community banks do not.
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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.
Jeff For Banks
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
I asked Google Bard, a large language model tool, the following: "Describe the future of banking in the United States in buzzwords." Here is what it came up with. ∞ Sure, here is a description of the future of banking in the United States in buzzwords: Hyperpersonalization : Banking services will be tailored to the individual needs and preferences of each customer, using data analytics and artificial intelligence.
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The Financial Brand
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
This article Why Offering BNPL Makes Sense for Banks and Credit Unions appeared first on The Financial Brand. Buy now, pay later can be a complement to credit card programs rather than a competitor. It can enhance the customer experience and appeal to younger generations. This article Why Offering BNPL Makes Sense for Banks and Credit Unions appeared first on The Financial Brand.
The Financial Brand
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
This article Why Banking Needs to Embrace Radical Change in Turbulent Times appeared first on The Financial Brand. An industry challenged on all sides by new technologies, new competitors and circling regulators cannot afford to play defense. This article Why Banking Needs to Embrace Radical Change in Turbulent Times appeared first on The Financial Brand.
The Emmerich Group
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Isn’t it fascinating how for years and years and years, people would fight wars by standing in line with red coats on, in formation, shooting guns, while the other side would come at them when they had guns standing in line, running with swords, thinking that they could win. That same thing is happening in Continue Reading The post Conventional Wisdom Is Killing Your Bank’s Future Potential [VIDEO] appeared first on Emmerich Financial.
BankInovation
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Apple and Goldman Sachs are parting ways on the Apple Card and the tech giant will be in the market for a new issuer — and whether that’s a traditional financial institution or card-issuing fintech is the question now.
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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
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
PayPal is attacking illegitimate customer returns with new policies after a rise in e-commerce activity has fueled that type of fraud across the industry.
Perficient
DECEMBER 1, 2023
In various press releases, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has highlighted that an estimated $16.3 billion of the total cost incurred from the failures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank was designated for safeguarding uninsured depositors. This financial strain emphasizes the critical need for effective regulatory oversight.
South State Correspondent
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Community banks are striving to increase loan yield and maintain their cost of funding (COF). Unfortunately, pressure on COF is expected to remain, and loans will reprice slower than expected as borrowers with below-market rates will wait until the last maturity day to refinance their credits. We have created and used a novel structure to take advantage of the inverted yield curve to allow community banks to increase net interest margin (NIM) and fee income on these existing fixed-rate loans.
CFPB Monitor
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced the conforming loan limits for residential mortgage loans acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2024. Fannie Mae addresses the limits in Lender Letter 2023-09. As was expected based on the continuing increase in housing prices, the limits increased significantly. The standard loan limit for a one-unit home increased from $726,200 in 2023 to $766,550 for 2024.
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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
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
As part of the sale, Synchrony will also acquire an equity interest in Independence Pet Holdings.
Perficient
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
This blog was co-authored by Carl Aridas and Joel Thimsen. In the dynamic environment of highly regulated industries like healthcare and financial services, leaders often balance competing goals to delight customers while cutting costs. This has challenged many organizations to better optimize and intelligently automate business processes and experiences.
BankUnderground
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Ambrogio Cesa-Bianchi, Richard Harrison and Rana Sajedi Recent increases in interest rates around the world, following a multi-decade decline, have intensified the debate on their long-run prospects. Are previous trends reversing or will rates revert to low values as current shocks subside? Answering this question requires assessing the underlying forces driving secular interest-rate trends.
CFPB Monitor
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
This is our third blog post on the final rule issued on October 24, 2023 by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency amending their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) (the “Final Rule”). .
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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
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
South Dakota and Kansas are the first states to grant X money transmitter licenses since September, inching the social media platform closer to adding a payments feature.
Jack Henry
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Building a digital banking strategy is necessary to grow revenue. Click to learn banking strategy advice captured from the “Growing Revenue” track at Jack Henry™ Connect.
ATM Marketplace
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
In the U.S., automated cash recycling is just now emerging as a compelling solution that provides substantial benefits to financial institutions.
CFPB Monitor
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
On November 27, 2023, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) published proposed Automated Decision-Making Rules to be discussed by the CCPA board at its upcoming meeting on December 8, 2023. While the proposed rules are far from final—indeed, they are not even official draft rules—they signal that the CPPA is considering rules that would have significant impact on businesses subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
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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
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The proposed winddown would entail the entire consumer partnership, including the savings account that was rolled out this year, sources told The Wall Street Journal.
Realwired Appraisal Management Blog
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
When your bank says “no new initiatives” does that mean all productivity ideation halts? Reframe “no new initiatives” into a “train in the off-season” mindset. Be a leader for your team. Limited resources can curb banks’ innovation and competitiveness. Your appraisal management technology partner is potentially key to bridging the gap.
TheGuardian
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
As chancellor during the financial crisis he showed great wisdom and courage, and he played a huge part in keeping the UK intact in the Scottish referendum The news of Alistair Darling’s death on Thursday came as a terrible shock to us all. A statesman of unimpeachable integrity and a man driven by a deep sense of social justice, twice in his career he stepped up when his country needed him and demonstrated a level of wisdom, courage and calmness that is granted to only the most exceptional of p
CFPB Monitor
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Throughout the past few years, the CFPB has sought input from a range of stakeholders, including community-based organizations and financial institutions, for feedback about how it can improve consumer financial products and services for consumers with limited English proficiency (LEP). As a part of these efforts, the CFPB has taken the following actions: in 2020, it published a Request for Information regarding challenges faced by LEP consumers and hosted a roundtable to discuss these challenge
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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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