The Financial Brand
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
This article Community Banks Are Missing Out on the Value of Social Media appeared first on The Financial Brand. Nearly 9 in 10 community and regional banks are active on social media, but they lag on using it for sales. Meanwhile, examiners are keeping tabs. This article Community Banks Are Missing Out on the Value of Social Media appeared first on The Financial Brand.
Payments Dive
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
FedNow is driving adoption of instant payments— here’s what financial institutions need to know.
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American Banker
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Lisa Rickert and Ruth McCord, who manage branches for Nicolet National Bank, share a passion for connecting with their customers and supporting their communities.
Accenture
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
In their first post, “It’s now or never: Time for central banks to embrace change,” my colleagues Rohit Mathew and Oliver Reppel explored why central banks need to transform digitally to ensure they can fulfil their mandate. In this post, they explain how central banks can go about changing the way they use data and… The post Reviving the central bank: Getting (everyone) on the data train appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.
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Discover the key benefits of portfolio loans and learn how to streamline your lending process with our infographic, "5 Things Lenders Need to Know About Portfolio Loans & Their Documentation." Find out how portfolio loans can maximize borrower potential by consolidating multiple properties under a single loan, reducing paperwork, and lowering closing costs.
The Financial Brand
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
This article Making Banking Frictionless: The Rise of Embedded Finance appeared first on The Financial Brand. What does it take to be successful with an embedded finance strategy? And what do nonbank platform partners value most? IBM research offers some insight. This article Making Banking Frictionless: The Rise of Embedded Finance appeared first on The Financial Brand.
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The Financial Brand
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
This article Why More Banks and Credit Unions Are Using Environmental Graphics in Branches appeared first on The Financial Brand. Environmental graphic design is a retail trend that’s made its way into the banking industry. Check out this gallery of examples from bank and credit union branches. This article Why More Banks and Credit Unions Are Using Environmental Graphics in Branches appeared first on The Financial Brand.
American Banker
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Two months after the mysterious failure of the Heartland Tri-State Bank in Elkhart, Kansas, a news article sheds light on its downfall. CEO Shan Hanes was involved in a cryptocurrency hoax involving a $12 million wire payment, according to the Bloomberg Businessweek report.
American Banker
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
When running a bank branch, there are certain employee behaviors that must be nonnegotiable. But that still leaves plenty of room for improvisation and creativity.
American Banker
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
More elderly consumers are being diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia — making them vulnerable to scammers. Financial institutions are seeking special certifications to better equip themselves to help.
Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert
In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant or getting "ghosted" if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. In this new webinar, Brian Muse-McKenney of Episode Six and Matt Simester of Payments Consultancy Limited will reveal key considerations banks should factor into their efforts to develop target products for the next generation of bank customers.
Accenture
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
One year after ChatGPT’s public launch, generative AI is probably still the hottest topic in the world of business—and with good reason. Research suggests gen AI could add almost $7 trillion to global GDP. So what, exactly, will gen AI mean for banks? Much of the conversation today around the technology generates more heat than… The post 3 Ways Generative AI Will Transform Banking appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.
Perficient
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
With all the hype around artificial intelligence (AI), AI can feel complicated, distant, or foreign. But guess what? It’s not new news and it doesn’t need to be complicated; it’s just a revolution of how we leverage data! Let’s take a quick dive into the data-driven universe of AI (i.e., intelligence automation). This article breaks down how data powers intelligence automation.
Payments Dive
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Alyssa Henry, CEO of Block’s merchant business Square, will leave the company just days after a service outage left merchant clients unable to process payments.
CFPB Monitor
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
California continues to be at vanguard of data privacy rights. The latest effort by California legislators to protect consumer privacy rights focuses on data brokers, who under the proposed California Senate Bill 362 , aka the “Delete Act,” would be required to recognize and honor opt-out signals from Californians. The law seeks to expand on the deletion and opt-out rights provided under the CCPA, which currently requires a Californians to submit their deletion and opt-out requests on a compa
Speaker: Gary Dmitriev
Our upcoming webinar aims to demystify the process of selecting and implementing automation tools for financial institutes. This session will provide your roadmap for vetting potential solutions, focusing on due diligence, vendor assessments, and aligning technology with strategic goals. We’ll also address the critical issue of innovation fatigue, offering tips on maintaining enthusiasm and momentum for new initiatives.
BankBazaar
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Ganesh Chaturthi is around the corner and festivity and fervour is in the air. On this day Lord Ganesha is invoked to solve all financial troubles and bring in prosperity and wealth. Ganesha is believed to bring in prosperity, wealth, and growth in the life of devotees. This faith and festivity associated with Lord Ganesh give us lessons to improve our finances and live a better life.
TheGuardian
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Exclusive: Pan-European investigation looked at thousands of transactions since Paris climate agreement in 2016 Banks including some of Europe’s largest lenders have helped fossil fuel companies to raise more than €1tn (£869bn) from the global bond markets since the Paris climate agreement, according to an investigation by the Guardian and its reporting partners.
Accenture
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
The years-long ISO 20022 journey has achieved a major milestone this year: it is now being used for cross-border payments. The new standard successfully launched globally in March 2023 with SWIFT CBPR+, and on the European Market Infrastructures of T2 (March 2023), Euro 1 (March 2023) and CHAPS RTGS (June 2023). Early data reveal a… The post Shifting from compliance to value with ISO 20022 appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.
ATM Marketplace
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The opening keynote at the Bank Customer Experience Summit in Charlotte from Sept. 12 to 13 covered AI, banking data and how it can all come together to deliver actionable insights.
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Shifting liability for digital fraud losses represents a significant challenge for financial institutions and payment service providers. In response to the global surge in digital fraud, regulators are introducing policies that transfer the cost of fraud from defrauded customers to financial institutions. ThreatMark’s newly released white paper, "The Liability Shift: Understanding Fraud Losses Responsibility and Mitigation," provides an in-depth analysis of this shift, its implications, and stra
Payments Dive
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
“Regulations imposed by Big Tech firms have a big impact on whether consumers and businesses can make payments using third-party apps,” CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said in a Thursday press release.
CFPB Monitor
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
On September 8, 2023, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) released an alert regarding a notorious virtual currency scam called “pig butchering,” because, unfortunately, it resembles the “fattening a hog before slaughter.” These scams are primarily perpetrated by criminal organizations in Southeast Asia where these scams are also called “Sha Zhu Pan.”.
BankUnderground
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Saleem Bahaj, Robert Czech, Sitong Ding and Ricardo Reis Few topics captivate our attention like the enigma of inflation. Understanding where the market thinks inflation is headed is crucial for policymakers, investors, and anyone who wants to keep their financial ducks in a row. And that’s where inflation swaps come into play. They are like the crystal ball of inflation expectations, allowing traders to hedge against inflation risk and giving us a peek into the minds of market participant
Realwired Appraisal Management Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The pressure is on. With tightening margins, banks are scouring their balance sheets, hunting for opportunities to cut costs. However, it’s vital that in this quest for efficiency to understand that letting go of appraisal department talent is a HUGE mistake.
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Most people dread the nearing of the month-end close and reconciliation process, and who can blame them? It's typically a tedious, long, stressful process; but it doesn't have to be. Implementing automation into your month-end process can significantly reduce this headache by automating up to 40% of your reconciliation and saving nearly 30% of your time spent.
TheGuardian
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Thinktank says replacements for European Investment Bank have backed ‘fewer, smaller and lower-risk projects’ New public sector lenders created by the government since Brexit are investing two-thirds less than the UK was receiving from the EU’s European Investment Bank, a new report finds. Over more than four decades, the EIB backed UK projects ranging from the Channel tunnel and the Manchester Metrolink to offshore windfarms and upgrading the National Grid.
ATM Marketplace
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Banks have made efforts to improve their customer journeys, but consumers often feel it isn't enough. How can banks fix this issue? A panel at the Bank Customer Experience Summit held from Sept. 12 to 13 in Charlotte, North Carolina took a closer look at this topic.
Payments Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Small business owners envision a cashless future, according to card giant Visa, even as some legislators move to protect unbanked and underbanked consumers.
CFPB Monitor
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) has published a Small Entity Compliance Guide (the “Guide”) for beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), as well as updated FAQs regarding CTA compliance. The Guide contains six chapters and an appendix. It is 56 pages long. It appears to be useful to its apparent target audience, which is small businesses confronting relatively simple issues under the CTA.
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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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