Abrigo

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Key Takeaways Gain an understanding of the current state of banking and future expectations. Plan for new technology and innovations. The banking industry has faced many challenges in 2020, from transitioning to CECL, managing Paycheck Protection Program loans, and navigating an unprecedented economic recession.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 30, 2024

As such, bank budgets have come under scrutiny. We recently conducted a small sample poll, and out of 21 banks, budgets were down an average of 14% for this year. Marketing and technology (IT) are two budgets that have taken the most significant hit. Usually, a bank spends about 8% of its revenue on IT.

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Banking Exchange

JUNE 19, 2019

Retail banks need creative ways to excite their workforce and train them for the new banking experience Retail Banking Financial Trends Technology Customers Human Resources Feature Management Feature3 Fintech Mobile Online Tech Management Community Banking.

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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

WATCH Takeaway 1 Understanding generative AI and how peers are using AI and genAI helps financial institution leaders and management vet the technology and related risks. GenAI is seeing varied use cases in banking. Nevertheless, understanding the technology is crucial. Credit unions are jumping in too.

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Abrigo

MARCH 3, 2022

In today’s banking world, community banks are focused sharply on shareholders’ expectations for growth in earnings and return on equity. So, how can community banks support earnings and ROE growth in the face of intense regulatory scrutiny and competitive pressures on profitability? Changing Lending Environment.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Good performance marketing platforms follow the complete lifecycle of a customer transaction, and reveal bottlenecks and obstacles. This allows community banks to triage, evaluate and rectify issues before they become problems. Your marketing capabilities must fit your community bank and your customers.

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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. Thomas proclaimed.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Takeaway 2 Community banks may face challenges seeking reimbursement for breach of warranty claims filed with other FIs. Takeaway 3 Banks and credit unions should leverage new tools to improve check fraud prevention that can ease the burden on their staff and safeguard customers.

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Abrigo

MAY 24, 2024

Takeaway 1 Implementing the FedNow Service can help reduce interbank obligations, expand market reach, and enhance customer experiences. The FedNow Service is designed to enable instant payments, offering institutions an opportunity to enhance their service offerings and improve customer satisfaction.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Community banks have long been a bastion of relationship-focused service. But what happens when a community bank makes the decision to put technology—specifically, AI—at the heart of its customer service strategy? For Union Savings Bank (USB), a $3 billion-asset community bank in Danbury, Conn.,

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Early adopters are earning prestige while investors and a hoard of community banks explore the opportunity to tap into this new source of revenue. As the gold rush period shakes out, Cornerstone predicts only one in five banks will have a strong enough I.T.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As can be seen, the conference largely revolved around payments, artificial intelligence, fintech partnerships/management, regulation, and fraud/identity in its various forms. Generative AI: Traditional AI was ever-present in touted solutions regarding fraud, risk management, and the customer experience.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Rather, the difference could be seen in just how significantly technology disruption has slammed its way into bankers’ discussions regarding shareholder value. Maybe instead of Acquire or Be Acquired, this conference should be called Evolve or Be Acquired,” observed Eric Sprink, CEO of Coastal Community Bank in Everett, Wash.,

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2022

AI can help solve customer pain points—but does it mean community banks will lose the personal touch they pride themselves on? As community bankers themselves tell us, the answer is no. The estimated amount of money banks will save by using AI applications by 2023. Carson Lappetito, Sunwest Bank. Quick Stat.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Key Takeaways With more customers leveraging channels like online and mobile banking, community financial institutions are trying to solve how to maintain their hallmark community focus in an increasingly digital world. Technology can create efficiencies that allow them to reimagine customer interactions moving forward.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2022

We spoke with industry specialists about the priorities for community banks as they build a digital loan process for small businesses. It’s critical for community banks to have online loan applications, process automation staff skilled in digitization and more. “The By William Atkinson. Take advantage of analytics.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

A new approach to loan protocols is just one way for community banks to grow in new and different directions. Amid changing economic conditions and rising rates, it’s a good time for community banks to re-evaluate their loan strategy with an eye on adaptability. David, Community Bank Consulting Services, Inc.

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ABA Community Banking

OCTOBER 21, 2019

From simplified 10-step online account openings, to value-added robo-advising, to “certified digital bankers,” OceanFirst Bank delivers a new community banking experience. The post How One Community Bank Is Reinventing CX for the Digital Age appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 25, 2021

Takeaway 1 Many tasks consumers once did in person have been transformed by digitalization – including retail banking. Takeaway 2 A consumer loan origination system can help FIs offer a fully digital retail lending experience. Takeaway 3 Enhancing the customer experience means delivering on customer expectations with digital offerings.

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Gonzobanker

JULY 20, 2022

Bank executives are coming to understand that in today’s world, the customer experience (CX) is the product, although not all have made a serious commitment to address newfound competition. Experience design is a specific skillset that is needed to steer the execution of a bank’s digital strategy. Among 300 U.S.

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Cisco

JANUARY 10, 2023

As a change agent serving the financial services industry for over 20 years, it is a great privilege to collaborate with Bank, Insurance, and Wealth Management institutions to devise and execute digital transformation strategy, solve complex business problems, and leverage technology to strengthen business results.

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Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Every year, digitization further rattles the relevancy of the traditional hierarchical banking organization. To overcome the struggle, banks need to build leadership teams that align with how a future “Smarter Bank” will operate. That’s the new DNA we need to increase across the banking industry.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Building trust in your institution has a lot to do with technology, from implementing strong data security practices to humanizing your online customer interactions. But for most community banks, building a trustworthy brand isn’t a conscious effort. fashioned customer service. billion-asset community bank.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Key Takeaways With more customers leveraging channels like online and mobile banking, community financial institutions are trying to solve how to maintain their hallmark community focus in an increasingly digital world. Technology can create efficiencies that allow them to reimagine customer interactions moving forward.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 6, 2021

And according to Doug Brown, senior vice president and general manager of digital banking at NCR , simplicity and innovation have turned what could have been a disastrous year into a transformational pivot for the better. So we led with technology.”. Brown said in a recent conversation with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster. “So

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 12, 2020

In this week’s roundup of open banking initiatives and bank-FinTech tie-ups, PYMNTS finds a renewed push to strengthen SMB banking experiences including financing, account management and more. Agora Services To White-Label Technology. Funding Circle Takes A Closer Look At Open Banking.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Gartner focused on technology infrastructure, while Money 20/20 was around fintech and payments. Small Idea – It’s Our Kid’s Technology. It was a sobering thought to realize that we are all really building most of this technology for our kids. Complicated technology sucks, but mortality sucks more. Big Idea – Trends.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 12, 2021

Wells River Savings Bank will gain access to the RTP® network built by The Clearing House (TCH) via SHAZAM, Inc. 12) announcement from the Vermont-based financial institution (FI), which noted that Atlantic Community Bankers Bank (ACBB) will offer funding agent functions. according to a Tuesday (Jan.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2023

With technology upgrades and customer experience consistently ranking as chief priorities for community banks, there’s no question that innovation serves as a strategic imperative. By Charles Potts, ICBA When it comes to innovation, understanding how we do it may be even more important than why.

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Abrigo

MARCH 24, 2021

Takeaway 1 Financial institutions that invested in technology in 2020 are using it to increase the loan portfolio in 2021. Takeaway 2 Use this time to optimize technology investments to increase profitability and improve customer experiences. Growing loans, earnings are banks' top challenges in 2021.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

We recently spoke with community bank CEOs from across the country to gain insights on how they’re proactively positioning to manage risks and take advantage of growth opportunities in the coming year. Following some respite in 2022, community bankers are bracing for a tougher economic landscape ahead in 2023.

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Gonzobanker

MARCH 13, 2018

As many community banks focus on growing their commercial lending businesses, many are embarking on transformation initiatives to improve their capabilities and competitiveness. Not surprisingly, many look to technology to support the transformation. The Importance of the User Experience.

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Cisco

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The emergence of open banking has dramatically changed the way people and small businesses manage their money and interact with financial tools and brands. It wasn’t just that Venmo happened but open banking for the digital ecosystem. Open banking happened.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

The payments space can be dizzying for even the most enterprising community bank. Experts point to a strategy built on customer input and relationship-building. Banking-as-a-service (BaaS). Central bank digital currency (CBDC). The customer connection. The customer drives everything,” Laverdure says.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2021

“I’m not sure how we would have processed all of the PPP loans and everything else in the last 18 months without some of the technology that we have implemented,” says Chris Jundt, senior vice president and chief lending officer at First State Bank & Trust. Northpointe Bank in Grand Rapids, Mich., Cashing in on efficiencies.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

There’s a saying that “some things never change,” and when it comes to mid-size banks’ and credit unions’ technology priorities, there’s some truth there. Getting more value from existing technologies and vendor relationships. The first part isn’t particularly surprising (or newsworthy), but the second part is.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Banks often benchmark themselves to the categories and classes below published by the American Customer Satisfaction Index. To track if they are wowing the customer, banks compare their score to the benchmark. The average for community banks last year was a composite score of “80.”

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