Perficient

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the fast-paced realm of finance, the significance of regulatory risk and compliance management practices cannot be overstated. This blog post delves into the pivotal role these practices play in ensuring the stability and success of financial institutions and banks. By adopting a proactive stance and leveraging technological advancements, financial entities can navigate the regulatory landscape with greater resilience and efficacy.

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Accenture

DECEMBER 20, 2023

With 2023 in the rearview mirror, we can look back on the year with 20/20 clarity. This year saw banks confronting multiple risks, some foreseeable and others less so. If the year has taught us anything, it’s that banks can do more to guard against the risk they can predict, and risk they may not… The post Five steps to banking cyber resilience appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This article How One Community Bank Drove $135 Million in Deposits in 90 Days appeared first on The Financial Brand. A new software platform promised to streamline account opening. But upskilled team members are what made it work. This article How One Community Bank Drove $135 Million in Deposits in 90 Days appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This article Trends 2024: How Fintechs are Balancing Growth with Compliance Risk appeared first on The Financial Brand. Almost two-thirds of fintechs paid more than $250,000 in compliance penalties in 2023. Are fines increasingly the cost of growth? This article Trends 2024: How Fintechs are Balancing Growth with Compliance Risk appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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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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American Banker

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The top five community banks averaged a return on average assets of 7.14% as of June 30, 2023.

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The Financial Brand

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This article The Future of Retail Banking: A Look Into the Crystal Ball appeared first on The Financial Brand. Trends emerge for banks to reinvent customer lifetime value, personalization, digital platform thinking and reimagined experiences. This article The Future of Retail Banking: A Look Into the Crystal Ball appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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American Banker

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Allegations of lending discrimination against Navy Federal Credit Union, while as yet unproven, suggest that the rationale for giving credit unions substantial advantages over banks needs to be rethought.

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American Banker

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Meritrust Credit Union in Wichita is giving $400 to each of its 370 employees to start or grow a rainy day fund.

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Payments Dive

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The Electronic Payments Coalition is “fully funded” for the continuing fight over the proposed Credit Card Competition Act next year, said the organization’s executive chairman.

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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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Perficient

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In today’s competitive landscape, prioritizing customer experience is essential for success, making it crucial for organizations to choose the right professional services partner to help them deliver exceptional experiences that meet customer expectations. This strategic partnership not only requires a firm with technical design expertise but also one that has an understanding of the evolving forces shaping the future of customer experience.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most-read lending & credit blogs in 2023 Probability of default, CECL model validation, and stress testing were among Abrigo's top blogs on ALM, CECL, and portfolio risk this year. You might also like this resource, Abrigo's "2022 Loan Review Benchmark Survey Results." download NOW Takeaway 1 The most popular blog posts on the Abrigo site reflect many of the priorities community banks and credit unions had in 2023.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Colorado and New York are not waiting for the Fair Credit Reporting Act rulemaking to eliminate creditor use of medical debt announced by the CFPB in September 2023. As we previously blogged , in the past two years, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion have made significant changes with respect to medical debt collections by removing unpaid medical collections under $500 from consumer credit reports, removing paid medical collections from credit reports, and extending the time period before unpaid

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Payments Dive

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This primer fills in the gaps on how digital wallets work, what companies compete to provide such payment tools and what to expect from them in the future.

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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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Perficient

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This blog was co-authored by: Ashley Simmons In conversations with financial services executives, Perficient consultants consistently delve into the application and usage of artificial intelligence (AI) within the industry. A pivotal aspect of this conversation revolves around the regulatory perspective toward AI. To help shed light on this matter, Perficient’s Financial Services Risk and Regulatory Center of Excellence (CoE) researched the topic extensively and discovered that the Office of th

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Stress testing, monitoring are essential Financial institutions should challenge assumptions about CRE risk while also watching for red flags as they manage the CRE portfolio. You might also like this webinar on credit department housekeeping. WATCH Takeaway 1 Banks and credit unions are critical sources of capital for businesses in their communities, so how institutions assess CRE credits matters.

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2023

On December 12, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced its Combating Auto Retail Scams Rule , otherwise known as the “CARS Rule,” setting new requirements on the sale, financing, and leasing of vehicles by motor vehicle dealers. The final rule, which is effective on July 30, 2024, prohibits certain misrepresentations in the financing process, sets disclosure requirements on dealers’ advertising and sales communications, mandates that dealers obtain consumers’ express, informed cons

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Payments Dive

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Beating back fraud can feel “a bit like a vicious circle,” as the industry improves its capabilities and fraudsters pivot, said Tina Eide, an executive vice president focused on fraud at the card issuer.

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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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Perficient

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Fed), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) unveiled a proposed rule that would reshape the landscape for certain financial institutions. In this article, we delve into the latest developments around the extended comment period, providing stakeholders an increased opportunity to share their insights.

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Jeff For Banks

DECEMBER 16, 2023

My firm did a sample data run for a client that included all commercial banks in NY, NJ, PA, and MD between $500 million and $1.5 billion in total assets to see how various banks did in balance sheet and income statement ratios during the course of the Fed tightening run from year end 2021 until the third quarter 2023. Some interesting insights relating to their 1-year cumulative repricing gap that the banks reported on their call reports: At 12/31/21, of the 68 banks that met the criteria, only

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CFPB Monitor

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Bills have been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives ( H.R. 4198 ) and the U.S. Senate ( S. 3502 ) to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to curtail the practice of trigger leads with mortgage loans. The practice is controversial for both consumers and mortgage industry participants.

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Payments Dive

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Google’s settlement with attorneys general this week includes a lengthy list of changes the tech titan must make in its approach to in-app payments.

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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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Perficient

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the dynamic realm of investment management, maintaining a competitive edge is paramount. Our client, a dynamic, independent investment management and strategic advisory firm, recognized the rising significance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics in shaping investment decisions and reporting. ESG became a cornerstone in our client’s investor relations strategy.

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ATM Marketplace

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The recent Self-Service Innovation Summit provided examples of payment systems, interactive touchscreens, voice interaction modules, AI-enabled identity verification software, multi-cellular routers, scan engines, security systems, self-service robots and more.

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Jack Henry

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Not long ago, banks and credit unions were flush with deposits – bringing lending functionality into the digital banking experience to help promote loan growth.

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Payments Dive

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The Minneapolis-based lender flagged a CFPB probe into prepaid card use last year. The OCC added a separate penalty Tuesday.

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