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The Four Pillars of Smarter Bank Leadership

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Financial institutions standing in 2030 will have completed a significant and gut-wrenching transformation of their leadership talent. To overcome the struggle, banks need to build leadership teams that align with how a future “Smarter Bank” will operate. At the same time, tomorrow’s leadership will have little to do with “book smarts.”

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Visa Taps Chris Newkirk To Serve As Chief Strategy Officer

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“Chris will be a great addition to the executive team, not only because of the deep payments expertise he brings, but also for his passion for people and excellent leadership,” Kelly said in the announcement. “I I look forward to welcoming Chris into our Visa family.

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Bank CIOs Must Break Through The Tactical Barrier

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However, in order to address this leadership mandate, CIOs must break through the tactical mindset and focus that consumes most hours of their day. Simply taking orders, fulfilling requests, managing outages, and measuring service levels—important responsibilities for sure—will not position the CIO nor the financial institution for success.

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Do you know your bank or credit union’s top priorities?

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Does senior leadership do a good job of communicating its top priorities? Sageworks Senior Risk Management Consultant Rob Ashbaugh said many financial institutions are focusing on portfolio growth in order to offset the profit-pinching effects of low interest rates and thin margins.

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10 Top Banking Podcasts You Should be Listening to

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Thankfully for bank and credit union executives, lenders, risk managers, and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officers, banking podcasts and podcasts for credit unions are plentiful, and options are growing. And for many people heading back to the office from remote work, podcasts can be a productive and enjoyable way to pass the commuting time.

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Trust: Once Again the Most Precious Currency in Banking

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Customer Experience – With customers jumpy and nervous, banks cannot afford to allow service lapses or information mistakes that could set off another wave of panic. Reaching out to large depositors with white glove service should also be included in the customer playbook.

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Are you a bull or a bear, and how will it impact your planning for 2020 and beyond?

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Elevate priorities that support digital, automation and customer experience. Will an ITM or ATM be enough to retain customers? Risk Management. Risk management was never out, but the level of investment and emphasis we saw during the early part of the 2008-2009 crisis lessened during the past four to five years.