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Top 6 Trends for the Banking Industry in 2024

Perficient

This blog was co-authored by Perficient’s Chief Strategist and banking expert: Scott Albahary A slowing global economy, coupled with a divergent economic landscape, poses challenges for the banking industry in 2024. Driven by technological advancements, regulatory changes, and shifting consumer preferences, the banking industry must evolve and respond accordingly.

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Fiserv ponders M&A

Payments Dive

CEO Frank Bisignano declined to comment Wednesday on a potential acquisition of Shift4, but would like to see Fiserv make more purchases that further its digital capabilities.

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1Q 2024 Commercial Relationship Credit and Pricing Trends

South State Correspondent

Since our last update on pricing and credit HERE , commercial loan pricing trends for the first quarter of 2024 continue to be driven by the perceived increase in credit risk, tighter credit supply and banks’ need for wider margins. This article provides an update on pricing trends driven by our Loan Command aggregated community bank data and highlights some commercial loan insights that can improve bank performance.

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Green Dot faces Fed’s proposed consent order

Payments Dive

The digital bank set aside $20 million to cover a potential penalty stemming from compliance risk management issues predating the company’s current management.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Scale Matters … But Smart Matters More

Gonzobanker

While growth and scale are helpful, bank leaders need to dive deeper into enterprise performance data to uncover the smart efficiency opportunities. Well folks, they’re back—the cries from the rooftops, in the media and at conferences that “Scale Matters” in our consolidating and technically transforming banking industry. A recent round of bank merger announcements and the marquee Capital One/Discover deal illustrate this mantra’s popularity.

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This week’s podcast episode: How the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can advance the use of artificial intelligence in consumer financial services

CFPB Monitor

Our special guest is Brad Blower, Principal and Founder of Inclusive-Partners LLC, and author of a recent blog post titled “The CFPB Has An Opportunity to Greatly Advance the Ethical and Non-Discriminatory Use of AI in Financial Services and Should Take It.” We first discuss the lack of clear guidance from the CFPB on the non-discriminatory use of AI and the possible reasons for the CFPB’s apparent reticence to provide more specific guidance. .

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Treasury Department to develop financial inclusion strategy

Payments Dive

The department is considering how to measure and improve financial inclusion across payments and other financial services.

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Appellate court upholds $21 million judgment against for-profit college regarding unfair competition and false advertising claims

CFPB Monitor

On February 20, 2024, the California Court of Appeal largely affirmed an eight-figure judgment against Ashford University (“Ashford”), an on-line, for-profit college, and its parent company, Zovio, Inc. (formerly Bridgepoint Education) for violations based on false and misleading statements to prospective students. Ashford and Zovio had not challenged the trial court’s liability determination, but sought review and reduction of the penalty awarded in that action.

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Banks unite to tackle AI risks with cybersecurity guidance

American Banker

A consortium of banks focused on cybersecurity has published a series of white papers aimed at navigating the challenges and opportunities of AI in the financial sector.

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Digital Transformation: Accelerating ROI and Growth in Commercial Lending

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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Quantum tech can increase trading speed by 15% to 20%

BankInovation

Quantum tech provider Quantum Dice has developed hardware to make financial services operations faster and more efficient. The Oxford, U.K.-based company’s hardware can increase the accuracy in statistical modeling, speeding processes like trading activities and risk assessment by 15% to 20%, Annika Moslein, technical project manager at Quantum Dice, told Bank Automation News Feb.

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NYCB's woes grow as CEO's exit and new disclosures spook investors

American Banker

The turmoil at New York Community Bancorp resumed Thursday with the departure of CEO Thomas Cangemi. The embattled regional bank, which also recorded a $2.4 billion goodwill impairment charge and disclosed other new problems, saw its share price plunge.

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Canadian banks focus on tech, efficiency, innovation

BankInovation

Canadian banks leaned into technology spend during the most recent quarter as efficiency and innovation remained a priority. “Transformational level use of technology, creating capacity and business velocity,” is top of mind for Canadian clients, Karin Kirkwood, president of Canada-based fintech Broadridge Canada, told Bank Automation News.

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Investor cancels capital infusion for Republic First

American Banker

Citing missed deadlines for an annual meeting and key regulatory filing, the Norcross-Braca group has called off a plan to invest $35 million in the Philadelphia bank.

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The State of Automation in Financial Services 2024 Report

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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5 questions with … ING’s Marco Eijsackers

BankInovation

ING Bank’s Marco Eijsackers, is head of CIO office, where he is focused on developing and deploying emerging technologies within the $967 billion bank’s operations.

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House panel advances bill challenging SEC crypto custody guidance

American Banker

In a 31 to 20 vote, the House Financial Services Committee voted to advance a resolution disapproving of a Securities and Exchange Commission accounting bulletin that banks say would undercut their ability to custody crypto.

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New York Community Bank shares plummet after $2.4bn earnings hit

TheGuardian

Chief executive of embattled bank steps down after company reports ‘material weaknesses’ in internal controls New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) came under fresh pressure on Wall Street after reporting “material weaknesses” in its internal controls, booking a $2.4bn hit to earnings and replacing its chief executive. Shares in the bank tumbled 19% in after-hours trading on Thursday, extending its extraordinary rout on the stock market.

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Klarna's AI does the work of 700 people. What's that really mean?

American Banker

The Swedish lender says the use of generative AI hasn't affected headcount. But it has also said previously that AI would impact its own hiring decisions.

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Why Is CRE Lending Stuck in the Past? Top 3 Reasons for Digital Resistance

Commercial lending is on the verge of a resurgence, but traditional processes are an obstacle. Explore the top 3 reasons for resistance to digital transformation and how overcoming them can pave the way for growth and efficiency. Discover why embracing automation and digital solutions is crucial for success in today's competitive landscape. Discover how GoDocs helps commercial lenders in the digital era with seamless integration and a borrower-focused approach.

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Stay Ahead of Evolving Threats with Managed Security Services.

ATM Marketplace

Read how Diebold Nixdorf's team of specialists use state-of-the-art tools and process to maximize security seamlessly and cost efficiently across your network, with real time attack detection and alerting, 24/7.

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West Virginia treasurer warns new banks of ESG-based blacklisting

American Banker

Six financial institutions may be placed on West Virginia's restricted list if they are found "boycott" the fossil fuel industry, Riley Moore said.

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Visa partners with Checkbook

The Paypers

US-based all-in-one push payments platform Checkbook has announced its collaboration with Visa , aiming to expedite disbursements to businesses, institutions, and individuals.

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Surveys show lack of consumer trust in banks' AI

American Banker

Research from J.D. Power found that bank customers are most concerned about letting AI move money on their behalf or place a barrier between them and their money.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

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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Gain From Market-Leading ATM Availability

ATM Marketplace

Discover how financial institutions combining DN Series and DN Availability Management Solutions powered by Diebold Nixdorf's data intelligence ensure their self-service ATM channel offers market-leading availability to their customers.

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The Basel endgame rule could undermine US financial stability

American Banker

The proposed capital rule risks driving borrowers away from the traditional banking industry and into the arms of shadow banks, whose support during stressful times can be fleeting.

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Unlock the Self-Service Opportunity with As-a-Service Solutions

ATM Marketplace

Explore how leveraging Diebold Nixdorf ATM managed services can help elevate customer experience, ensure always on security and compliance, increase revenue and reduce total cost of ownership.

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TD chief vows to fix AML problem, but is short on details

American Banker

The Toronto bank has been under investigation by U.S. and Canadian supervisors for alleged shortcomings in anti-money-laundering compliance. CEO Bharat Masrani pledged "comprehensive enhancements" but declined to pinpoint the exact fixes and their costs.

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Top 10 Benefits of Automating Loan Modifications for Commercial Lenders

Get ready for the wave of $1.2 trillion in commercial debt maturing in the next 24 months with GoDocs' ModDocs® platform. Traditional loan modifications are slow, expensive, and prone to errors, which put lenders at risk. But with ModDocs®, you can enjoy an innovative solution that eliminates attorney fees, allows on-the-fly loan modifications, and ensures compliance.