Perficient

APRIL 24, 2024

Uncovering the Challenge: Relying on Spreadsheets for Portfolio Analysis A leading wealth and asset management firm recently sought our financial services expertise for a critical challenge. Relying on complex spreadsheets for portfolio analysis, the firm faced operational hurdles due to immense computing demands. The Perficient Approach: Transforming Operations through Strategic Consulting Our team embraced the challenge, conducting a meticulous two-week analysis to uncover the root issue: a cu

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Payments Dive

APRIL 22, 2024

The Federal Reserve is stressing the importance of fintechs and core providers for the future expansion of its new instant payments system FedNow.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 22, 2024

In a few short months, stronger economic data (higher GDP, stronger job market, and stubborn inflation) changed the market’s and the Fed’s view on the future path of interest rates. The market and the Fed are now aligning on only one rate cut in 2024 – obviously this will change over the course of the year as the economic data evolves. The market, and most economists, often get interest rate predictions wrong.

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Jack Henry

APRIL 18, 2024

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are more than just buzzwords ; they are essential components of a successful and sustainable business. As we celebrate National Diversity Awareness Month, I want to talk about the positive impact leaders can have on DEIB within their organizations.

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Now is the time for lenders to prioritize their digital transformation initiatives in preparation for the lending rebound. Rising competition and ever-increasing customer demands for speed and efficiency are forcing financial institutions to embrace digital transformation. This shift can feel overwhelming—where do you begin? This infographic illustrates automation demands and shows you how loan document automation serves as an essential step to increase profits and provide the best lending exper

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ATM Marketplace

APRIL 19, 2024

Omnichannel experiences are driving behaviors that motivate, inspire, and stir emotions that prompt action in bank branches. Digital signage has emerged as an essential component of these experiences.

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BankBazaar

APRIL 23, 2024

Let’s face it, talking about money isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. We all dream of financial freedom, but the road there can be paved with some pretty epic stumbles. From the infamous “bottomless cocktail brunch” every Sunday that mysteriously drained your savings account to the “surely-I’ll-win-the-lottery” mentality, personal finance fails are a universal experience.

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BankUnderground

APRIL 24, 2024

Julian Reynolds Policymakers and market participants consistently cite geopolitical developments as a key risk to the global economy and financial system. But how can one quantify the potential macroeconomic effects of these developments? Applying local projections to a popular metric of geopolitical risk, I show that geopolitical risk weighs on GDP in the central case and increases the severity of adverse outcomes.

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Jack Henry

APRIL 22, 2024

The Magic 8 Ball might be the easiest fortune-telling device available. You simply ask it a question, shake it, then read its response through the little window.

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American Banker

APRIL 24, 2024

An anti-ESG crusade in Texas exposes the degree to which conservative hype over companies' ESG policies has lost touch with the reality of the market, to the detriment of taxpayers.

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In this report, you’ll find a comprehensive analysis of survey responses from executives at banks, credit unions, and insurance companies concerning their organization’s current and future use of automation. The report’s key insights include: Which types of automation are saving organizations the most time and money How to overcome the biggest barriers to automation implementation and adoption Why automation investments will continue to grow over the next few years How much you could save in 202

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Payments Dive

APRIL 24, 2024

The card network behemoth’s latest earnings report showed a contraction in card volume growth during the first three months of the year, and into April.

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BankBazaar

APRIL 19, 2024

Confused by Credit Card jargon? Feeling lost in a sea of APRs, rewards points and interest charges? You’re not alone! This blog post is your saviour, translating complex Credit Card terminology into plain English. Dive in and learn to speak the language of Credit Cards – without getting lost in translation! Credit Cards – those handy rectangles that promise convenience, rewards and sometimes, a whole lot of confusion.

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TheGuardian

APRIL 23, 2024

Bank of England executive says creeping sense of complacency and lack of data is putting lenders at risk UK banks are leaving themselves open to “severe, unexpected losses”, by failing to properly measure how exposed they are to the $8tn private equity industry, the Bank of England has warned. In a speech on Tuesday, Rebecca Jackson, a senior executive at the central bank, said there was a “creeping sense of complacency” among lenders, who – despite a boom in loans and financing to the sector –

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Gonzobanker

APRIL 25, 2024

Once upon a time, First Southern Farmers, Merchants & Community Bank & Trust (or FSFMCBT, for short), a community bank in Anytown, USA, was renowned for its neighborly charm. When Calvin DoRight founded the bank in 1948, delivering exceptional customer service was his dream. Fast forward to modern times, when Thomas B. DoRight, Calvin’s son and present-day CEO, realized that the bank’s growth across counties, states and lines of business had made managing relationships much more involved

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Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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American Banker

APRIL 19, 2024

For the better part of the past decade, the Federal Reserve Board in Washington has played a more active role in presidential searches by regional reserve banks. The shift seems to have made the system more diverse, but some argue it's at the expense of regional bank independence.

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Payments Dive

APRIL 19, 2024

Small and mid-sized businesses were fueling growth for American Express during the COVID-19 era, but not this year. That billed business grew 1% in the first quarter over last year.

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BankInovation

APRIL 24, 2024

Lloyds Bank reported an increase in operating costs in the first quarter driven by higher inflation and increased investment in technology. “Cost management remains a core discipline for us as a group,” Chief Financial Officer William Chalmers said during the bank’s earnings call today.

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TheGuardian

APRIL 24, 2024

Wealthy nations exploit their position as the world’s bankers to siphon off hundreds of billions from the needy Developing nations have long complained that globalisation has enthroned western currencies in such a way as to subsidise living standards in the rich world. Last year , Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – the Brics – even talked of an alternative common currency to replace the dollar.

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As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.

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Realwired Appraisal Management Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Thomas Weller is a seasoned respected CEO of Union Gateway Bank. He’s predictable as the sunrise. Under his leadership, Union Gateway had earned a reputation for its conservative approach, boasting stability and consistent growth. However, this conservative ethos was a double-edged sword, especially as the tech world around them accelerated.

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American Banker

APRIL 21, 2024

As recently as a few months ago, many observers predicted a surge of bank mergers this year. But longtime obstacles to dealmaking are still there and have been joined by new ones.

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Payments Dive

APRIL 23, 2024

After successfully raising $150 million in funding, the finance automation platform will have its choice of acquisition targets, according to research firm CB Insights.

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BankInovation

APRIL 24, 2024

Bank of America’s innovation is never complete since its team constantly updates offerings to meet ever-changing client needs. “At Bank of America, innovation is everybody’s job,” Jorge Camargo, managing director of mobile app, online banking and Erica AI at Bank of America, told Bank Automation News.

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The buzz around generative AI shows no sign of abating in the foreseeable future. Enterprise interest in the technology is high, and the market is expected to gain momentum as organizations move from prototypes to actual project deployments. Ultimately, the market will demand an extensive ecosystem, and tools will need to streamline data and model utilization and management across multiple environments.

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The Paypers

APRIL 22, 2024

The UK’s Metropolitan Police has announced that it infiltrated LabHost, a fraud website leveraged by criminals to scam individuals into handing over their personal data.

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ATM Marketplace

APRIL 23, 2024

The Bank Customer Experience Summit 2024's first early bird deadline is coming up on May 3rd.

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American Banker

APRIL 23, 2024

A new Citizens Bank survey suggests rising check-fraud incidents are driving middle-market companies to accelerate plans to fully adopt digital payments. But 70% of all businesses will continue to rely on checks for years to come, according to recent data from the Association for Financial Professionals.

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Payments Dive

APRIL 23, 2024

The processing and payments technology giant is increasingly selling its services abroad, but also benefiting lately from sales to government entities at home.

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Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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