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Four ways European banks help customers reach their goals

Accenture

The other day, when I went into my local bank branch to speak with my advisor, I was struck by the immensity of the transition which banking in Europe is going through right now. In an incredibly competitive environment, banks are facing tremendous pressure. They’re seeing historically low rates and declining profits, which is leading…. The post Four ways European banks help customers reach their goals appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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So no one’s going to Davos: our guide to the big issues that won’t be tackled

TheGuardian

We bring you Not the World Economic Forum, where monetary hawks fly and bankers explain why China is all right, really The purpose of this column is usually fairly clear: to look ahead at the biggest event in the coming week. But this time we are breaking with tradition to bring you the week’s biggest non-event: Davos. Every year the great and the good gather in the Swiss Alps at the grandly titled World Economic Forum to give their answers to the big questions.

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Four Leadership Lessons Learned from St. Paul's Crusaders

Jeff For Banks

Leadership is taking limited information and striking down a path with the commitment needed to succeed in the endeavor. It is motivating others to follow you into uncertainty, while maximizing their ability to contribute to success. It is filling each teammates emotional tank so they self-motivate to maximize their strengths and contribute to the team.

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Antony Jenkins: ‘In early childhood, I struggled even to read and write’

TheGuardian

After illness dogged his early years, the banker rose to run Barclays before being forced out. Now he’s riding the fintech boom On a sunny afternoon in Portugal in June 2012, Antony Jenkins was preparing himself for bad news. From Barclays’ offices in Lisbon, where he had flown for a meeting, the then retail banking boss was waiting for regulators to announce that Barclays would be fined £290m for manipulating the Libor interest rate, in what was becoming one of the largest banking scandals of t

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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