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Lessons Learned From the Fourth United States Bank Failure of 2023

Perficient

Background On Friday, July 28, Heartland Tri-State Bank of Elkhart became the fourth U.S. bank to fail this year. A rather small bank, as of the end of its first quarter, the bank reported $139 million in total assets and $130 million in total deposits in its FDIC Call Report. Heartland Tri-State began operations in 1985 under the name First National Bank of Elkhart.

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5 Ways Digital Loan Origination Can Help Boost Efficiency

Jack Henry

In a recent survey of more than 200 bank and credit union CEOs, 95% of respondents said they plan to enhance their lending capabilities over the next two years. Priorities diverge sharply and predictably between banks and credit unions given their differences in commercial versus consumer focus. For banks, digitizing loan applications and implementing a single, end-to-end loan platform for commercial and retail lending take precedence.

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Bankers hate saying 'ESG' but are hardwiring it into finance

American Banker

About two-thirds of respondents in a survey of roughly 300 Bloomberg terminal users said the anti-ESG movement that started in the U.S. last year will force firms to stop using those three letters in conversations with clients.

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How digital value is poised to transform payments

Payments Dive

With the rising global adoption of digital payments, businesses that leverage digital value will better connect with customers and accelerate revenue growth.

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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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Consumer Credit Update for 2Q 2023

South State Correspondent

If you were ever to pay attention to the consumer, the time is now. Even if your bank has limited consumer exposure, given that the consumer composes approximately 66% of the US economy, and, according to the yield curve and market pundits, we are all staring into a recession, paying close attention to consumer trends is critical. We recently met with TransUnion, one of the sharpest firms we know when it comes to consumer credit, along with a half-dozen banks, to uncover the data and insights in

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Texas federal court grants motion of community bank and community bank trade groups for leave to intervene in lawsuit challenging CFPB final small business lending rule; motion for preliminary injunction filed by community bank and community bank trade groups

CFPB Monitor

Two new developments occurred yesterday in the Texas lawsuit challenging the CFPB’s final small business lending rule (Rule). First, the Texas federal district court granted the unopposed emergency motion of Texas First Bank (Texas First), Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT), and Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) seeking leave to intervene in the lawsuit. .

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3Q 2023 Commercial Loan Pricing Trends

South State Correspondent

Since our last update on 2Q credit HERE , 3Q commercial loan pricing trends start with a better economic picture as higher than-planned growth and softer inflationary data have changed part of the market’s outlook. The fear of recession has decreased in 3Q, and the new primary concern shifts back to interest rate risk and deposit cost management.

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Striking a Balance: Fraud Prevention Versus User Experience in Digital Applications | FinTalk

Jack Henry

Learn about the importance balance between fraud prevention and user experience in digital applications in our newest Fintalk Blog.

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Ultimate 5-Step Guide to Transitioning from Google Optimize

Perficient

Ready for your Google Optimize sunset replacement? Strategies for Seamless Migration and Accelerated Experimentation Growth The upcoming Google Optimize sunset has made it crucial for businesses to find reliable replacements. In today’s data-driven environment, the functionality of data experimentation tools is paramount. Relying on A/B testing tools for measuring and enhancing website optimization is key to increasing user satisfaction and conversion rates.

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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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Consumer spending rose 4% in July: Fiserv

Payments Dive

The retail sector drove overall card spending growth, but average ticket sizes have dipped due to declining inflation, Fiserv said in its latest consumer spending report.

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DOJ proposal to increase accessibility of government websites and mobile apps could guide accessibility for places of public accommodation

CFPB Monitor

On August 4, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) released its highly anticipated proposed changes to the regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Title II prohibits state and local governments from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. The regulations aim to increase accessibility of websites and mobile applications by clarifying how these public entities can meet their ADA obligations on a technical level. .

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NCR expands through separation into 2 companies

ATM Marketplace

The ATM industry, typically a fairly conservative industry, has been experiencing major changes this year. One such change is NCR's separation into two companies. Let's take a closer look at what this means for the industry.

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Digital Lag in Banking: Overlooking the Appraisal Department

Realwired Appraisal Management Blog

The term “digital transformation” has been a buzzword in the banking sector for quite some time. While the industry has largely embraced technology, particularly in areas such as lending and fintech, there is one sector that often gets overlooked: the appraisal department.

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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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PayPal names Intuit exec as CEO

Payments Dive

Long-time Intuit executive Alex Chriss will lead the digital payments pioneer and join its board, as Dan Schulman steps down and plans to leave the board next year.

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PayPal’s new CEO faces these 3 big challenges | Meta, OpenAI &Anthropic A.I. models all make stuff up | Sotheby’s sued over Bored Ape NFT sales

Bussman Advisory

Join our community of 50,000+ subscribers and stay informed on the latest trends and news in the FinTech & AI world with the weekly newsletter provided by Bussmann Advisory. Gain insights into disruptive technologies, industry updates, and success stories from our portfolio companies. This week’s must-know stories: PayPal’s new CEO faces these 3 big challenges Meta, OpenAI, Anthropic and Cohere A.I. models all make stuff up Sotheby’s sued over Bored Ape NFT sales Plus, 9 mo

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Final call to experience innovation at Bank Customer Experience Summit

ATM Marketplace

This year attendees will experience innovation across banking, retail, hospitality and the restaurant spaces firsthand at the jointly held Bank Customer Experience Summit and Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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HSBC global head of AI for commercial banking joins Bank Automation News webinar

BankInovation

HSBC Global Head of AI for Commercial Banking Edward J. Achtner will join the Bank Automation News webinar Global Ideas for Better Banking AI on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. ET. Achtner leads HSBC’s Office of Applied Artificial Intelligence with a focus on the development of responsible AI.

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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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Bill to compete with Intuit after partnership ends

Payments Dive

“Intuit has decided to compete on payments rather than partner,” Bill CEO Rene Lacerte told analysts Thursday.

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Credit union intervenors join motion for preliminary injunction filed by community bank intervenors in Texas lawsuit challenging CFPB final small business lending rule

CFPB Monitor

Rally Credit Union, the Credit Union National Association, and Cornerstone Credit Union League (Credit Union Intervenors) have filed a joinder to the motion for preliminary injunction filed by Texas First Bank, Independent Bankers Association of Texas, and Independent Community Bankers of America (Community Bank Intervenors) in the Texas lawsuit challenging the CFPB’s final small business lending rule (Rule).

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Small Businesses Lead to Big Deposit Opportunities

Jack Henry

With the downward pressure on retail revenues and widespread deposit attrition, serving SMB's effectively has never been more important. Learn more.

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Podcast: Using AI to identify fraud

BankInovation

AI has joined the fight against bank fraud, and further enhancements to the technology are helping financial institutions monitor risk.

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Addressing Top Enterprise Challenges in Generative AI with DataRobot

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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Discover CEO Roger Hochschild resigns

Payments Dive

The card issuer appointed board member John B. Owen as interim CEO and president on Sunday, effective Monday.

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Further thoughts on the lawsuit filed in Kentucky challenging the CFPB’s final small business lending rule

CFPB Monitor

We recently reported that the Kentucky Bankers Association and several Kentucky banks filed a lawsuit against the CFPB in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky alleging that the CFPB’s final small business lending rule (Rule) is invalid because, among other reasons, the CFPB is unconstitutionally funded. We expressed surprise that the plaintiffs chose that path instead of seeking leave to intervene in the lawsuit challenging the Rule that was filed by the American Bankers

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The Tories crow that inflation is falling, but Britain's profiteering crisis is worse than ever | Sharon Graham

TheGuardian

Workers’ wages, and what they can afford to buy with them, are being squeezed by corporate wreckers pursuing runaway profits, quite literally at our expense Sharon Graham is the general secretary of Unite Triumphant claims in some quarters that the cost of living crisis is coming to an end as inflation falls to 6.8% are, quite frankly, a load of toffee.

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Wells Fargo, Bank of Montreal among latest fined for WhatsApp misuse

American Banker

The SEC and CFTC charged 11 Wall Street firms $549 million in penalties over recordkeeping violations. The agencies vow to continue enforcing compliance throughout the industry.

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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.