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Industry Slant // Bo Berg Talks Giant Schnauzers, DJing, Financial Services

Perficient

Bo Berg is a director in Perficient’s financial services practice. He has more than 20 years of experience leading digital transformation initiatives for financial institutions. Bo Berg joins Eugene Sefanov and Madeline McDermott for a Microsoft Teams chat . Denmark, Dogs, & DJing. Madeline McDermott: First things first. Where were you born? Bo Berg: Copenhagen.

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Will these innovation trends shape banking’s future?

Accenture

The Efma-Accenture Banking Innovation Awards are set to return on November 18th for a virtual celebration of banking’s best and brightest. With a record 816 innovations submitted by 275 institutions in 73 countries, I’m excited to see what this year has in store. A lot has happened since the 2019 awards—and I know that’s an…. The post Will these innovation trends shape banking’s future?

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The Threat of Ransomware for Financial Institutions: FinCEN Issues Red Flags

Abrigo

Ransomware poses a significant threat to FIs. In response to an increase in ransomware attacks, the latest FinCEN advisory shows the dynamic nature and criticality of ransomware threats. . Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Cyber attacks – ransomware specifically – are the most significant threat to U.S. financial institutions.

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Fintech in a Flash: Fraud Mitigation is a Key Consideration When Selecting Payments Partners

Jack Henry

Payments fraud impacted 82% of financial institutions last year. And it’s inevitable, pervasive, and growing with every payment channel threatened by unique, ingenious, and constantly evolving schemes. So, if you’re among the 88% of financial institutions that confirmed (during a recent Accenture survey) you have multi-year payment transformation plans, fraud mitigation should be a cornerstone of your payments partner due diligence.

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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

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Market Commentary: Week of November 8, 2021

SWBC's LenderHub

Last Week. “Tap, tap, tap,” went fingers onto the shoulders of traders with bad, short positions in long-dated U.S. Treasuries, and the bloody short squeeze continued. On Wednesday, the FOMC meeting concluded, and the message was mixed. Regarding QE tapering, the Fed delivered as promised, and they will be reducing the amount of Treasuries and MBS they purchase by $15 billion per month.

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The Threat of Ransomware for Financial Institutions: FinCEN Issues Reg Flags

Abrigo

Ransomware poses a significant threat to FIs. In response to an increase in ransomware attacks, the latest FinCEN advisory shows the dynamic nature and criticality of ransomware threats. . Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Cyber attacks – ransomware specifically – are the most significant threat to U.S. financial institutions.

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2021 JAC|SEC: A Look Back

Jack Henry

Well, folks, that pesky word “pivot” is still alive and well. Over the summer, COVID-19 cases were trending in the right direction and the country was well on its way to what felt like normal. I personally was gathering with family, dining inside at restaurants, reconnecting with friends, and looking forward to attending the JAC|SEC in person in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Dead Man's Curve

SWBC's LenderHub

Dead Man's Curve, it's no place to play Dead Man's Curve, you best keep away Dead Man's Curve, I can hear 'em say Won't come back from Dead Man's Curve – Jan & Dean.

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3 lessons from the Bank Customer Experience Summit

ATM Marketplace

The BCX Summit provided a variety of banking lessons on fintechs, self-service and the importance of real relationships.

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The State of Automation in Financial Services 2024 Report

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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Deals and dollars: Socure pulls in $450M, catapults valuation to $4.5B

BankInovation

It was a diverse week for fintech funding, with hundreds of millions of dollars pouring into identity verification and buy now pay later (BNPL) technology companies and substantial investment in an automated compliance platform. Socure secures $450 million New York-based Socure closed a $450 million series E funding round, raising a total of $649.6 million […].

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Deep Dive Into the Distribution of FICO® Scores Across the US

FICO

As of April 2021, the average FICO® Score in the United States sits at 716 , an increase of eight points compared to April 2020, which is around the time the economic shutdown driven by COVID-19 began in earnest. While the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in economic hardship for many people, it also changed the credit behaviors of millions of consumers and led to the deployment of payment accommodations offered by lenders to help impacted customers with their debts. .

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Barclays mortgage customers face ‘nightmare’ of poor credit ratings

TheGuardian

Guardian Money hears from people trapped on high-cost deals after bank wrongly recorded defaults on files Barclays has been accused of putting its mortgage customers through a “nightmare” by wrongly recording defaults on their credit files , meaning they are trapped on high-cost deals for home loans and other borrowing. Guardian Money has spoken to a number of people who say Barclays has repeatedly marked them down as having defaulted on their mortgage payments despite them having paid in full.

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ED recalls federal student loans from private debt collectors

CFPB Monitor

With the return to repayment of federal student loans on February 1, 2022 quickly approaching, the Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) recently notified the private collection agencies (PCAs) under contract with FSA to collect Direct Loans that it would begin the process of recalling approximately 5.1 million borrower accounts and winding down the PCAs’ contracts.

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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AvidXchange targets credit unions with AI-enabled automation solution

BankInovation

Payment automation company AvidXchange is targeting credit unions with a customized offering that streamlines the invoice-to-pay process. The pandemic-induced spike in digital banking has led credit union members to expect cutting-edge banking solutions, Boyce Adams, senior vice president of financial services, told Bank Automation News. “This meant credit unions needed to spend more time on […].

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Citi Action for Racial Equity Initiative Invests $1bn to Address Wealth Gap

Banking Exchange

Three-year commitment also supports minority communities with affordable housing and investment in Black-owned businesses Community Banking Feature3 Feature Duties Fair Lending Diversity Human Rights.

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The Myth of Multitasking—and Its Impact on Financial Institutions

SWBC's LenderHub

We are a society of multitaskers armed with smartphone technology. We pay bills from our phones on our lunch break, text while doing just about everything, and respond to emails in the middle of meetings. Digital technology has given rise to a “there’s an app for that” mentality that makes multi-tasking ubiquitous across nearly every aspect of our daily lives.

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CFPB/federal banking agencies/state financial regulators announce end of flexible supervisory and enforcement approach to mortgage servicer compliance

CFPB Monitor

In the latest demonstration that there’s a “new CFPB” as well as other new regulatory sheriffs in town, the CFPB, the federal banking agencies (OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve Board, and NCUA), and state financial regulators issued a joint statement yesterday to announce that they will no longer provide “supervisory and enforcement flexibility” to mortgage servicers in meeting compliance requirements.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

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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Listen: Trade expenses are cutting into bank profits by 20%

BankInovation

Trade expenses can reduce profits by 20%, with brokerage-related fees being a top-three business expense for many financial institutions, but automation could be the solution. Daniel Carpenter, commercial lead for intelligent automation platform Meritsoft, discusses post-trade automations in this episode of “The Buzz” podcast. “There's been an underinvestment in the backend side of things and operational side of things,” Carpenter tells Bank Automation News.

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Banks Continue to be Profitable And Well Capitalized, Reveals Fed Report

Banking Exchange

Bank capital ratios remained well in excess of regulatory requirements finds Federal Reserve financial stability report Risk Management Feature3 Feature Financial Research Financial Trends The Economy Compliance.

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Banks Should Avoid Rabbit Holes

Jeff For Banks

We have much work to do, little resources to get it done, and a short time to make it happen. So we should avoid doing things that don't benefit our stakeholders. Even following stakeholder primacy, to the non-believer, thinks it is an unnecessary pursuit that distracts us from delivering to shareholders. That is what a bank CEO told me recently. My case in my book, Squared Away-How Can Bankers Succeed as Economic First Responders , was that pursuing stakeholder primacy mitigates one of the grea

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NYDFS proposes amendments to debt collection regulation

CFPB Monitor

On October 29, the New York Department of Financial Services issued proposed amendments to 23 NYCRR 1, its regulation titled “ Debt Collection by Third-Party Debt Collectors and Debt Buyers.” The proposed amendments would make significant changes to the sections of the current regulation dealing with initial disclosure requirements, statute of limitations disclosures, substantiation requirements, and telephone and electronic communications.

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Why Is CRE Lending Stuck in the Past? Top 3 Reasons for Digital Resistance

Commercial lending is on the verge of a resurgence, but traditional processes are an obstacle. Explore the top 3 reasons for resistance to digital transformation and how overcoming them can pave the way for growth and efficiency. Discover why embracing automation and digital solutions is crucial for success in today's competitive landscape. Discover how GoDocs helps commercial lenders in the digital era with seamless integration and a borrower-focused approach.

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How to keep a data lake from becoming a swamp

BankInovation

Creating a central repository of data, or a "data lake," can enhance bank systems' interoperability and data utilization, but the practice can also backfire with the wrong approach and become a detriment. That's the message from Michael Hom, head of financial services solutions at database systems provider InterSystems, whose customers include $407.5 billion Bank of […].

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Did the Covid-19 local lockdowns reduce business activity in the UK?

BankUnderground

James Hurley and Danny Walker. In 2020 governments around the world responded to Covid-19 (Covid) by introducing lockdown measures that were designed to slow the spread of the virus. Business activity fell materially. But it is difficult to isolate the impact of the local lockdown measures on business activity, given that business activity was affected by other factors such as voluntary social distancing at the same time.

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Reuter Discusses Threat of Central Bank Digital Currencies

ABA Community Banking

A U.S. central bank digital currency, or CBDC, would be a “threat to core funding to the banking industry,” Jim Reuter, ABA board member and president and CEO of FirstBank in Lakewood, Colorado, said on a new episode of IntraFi Network’s Banking with Interest Podcast. The post Reuter Discusses Threat of Central Bank Digital Currencies appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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CA DFPI issues fourth modifications to proposed regulations to implement 2018 law requiring consumer-like disclosures for commercial financing

CFPB Monitor

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation has published a fourth round of modifications to implement SB 1235 , the bill signed into law on September 30, 2018 that requires consumer-like disclosures to be made for certain commercial financing products, including small business loans and merchant cash advances. The law contains exemptions and carve-outs for, among other things, depository institutions, financings of more than $500,000, closed-end loans with a principal amou

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Addressing Top Enterprise Challenges in Generative AI with DataRobot

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.