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Crafting an effective CECL Q factor framework for stronger risk management

Abrigo

How to build a successful Q factor framework under CECL Understanding the quantitative side of the CECL calculation means developing defensible qualitative factors, or Q factors. Learn best practices to adjust for risk. Would you like other articles on CECL and Q Factors in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Q factors offer a way to adjust for risks that aren't fully captured in historical data or quantitative models Takeaway 2 Building a robust Q factor framework requires a systematic approach, regular mon

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Five areas to watch as banks report their Q3 earnings

American Banker

With earnings season set to kick off on Friday, investors will be paying close attention for any signs of loan growth and deposit pricing relief, though analysts don't expect improvements to materialize right away.

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How Upsell and Cross-sell Impact ROE

South State Correspondent

We recently worked with a community bank in the Southeast that wanted to win a piece of credit business for a manufacturing company. The manufacturing company had a long-time relationship with a national bank and the community bank lender was struggling to make inroads with the company’s CEO and owner. The CEO finally agreed to let the community bank make a pitch on $900m acquisition financing facility.

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A place for regional banks: How BOK Financial finds and fills local needs

ABA Community Banking

As president and CEO of $50 billion-plus BOK Financial, Stacy Kymes spends time thinking about the role of regional banks in the U.S. economy. Here's how BOK Financial finds unique niches and meets the credit and capital market needs in its core mid-America markets. The post A place for regional banks: How BOK Financial finds and fills local needs appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Why Tech-Forward Tax and Accounting Firms Have the Inside Track to the Future

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager

Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te

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Long-term fixed-rate mortgages through an international lens: could they lead to higher home ownership?

BankUnderground

Gabija Zemaityte The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, among others, has argued that long-term fixed-rate mortgages (LTFRMs) could increase home ownership in the UK. The share of mortgages with longer fixes increased in the UK and internationally over the last decade. Persistently low interest rates over that period have supported demand for longer-fix products, including five-year fixes.

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FDIC Digital Sign Requirement Deadline Fast Approaching – Part 2 of 2

Perficient

Introduction A quick summary of the new official digital sign requirement of the FDIC is that effective January 1, 2025, this logo: must be replaced by this logo: For readers who missed part 1 of this series or want to reread the original blog can find it here. However, the new lengthy regulation raised many questions by the industry, and Perficient’s Financial Services Risk and Regulatory consultants have been researching answers and questioning regulators to provide in order to provide o

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New HSBC boss ‘ready to cut jobs of senior bankers to save $300m’

TheGuardian

Reports say Georges Elhedery’s plans part of restructure that would lead to merging global and commercial units The new boss of HSBC is reportedly readying to cut the jobs of some of the bank’s most expensive senior bankers in a move that could save as much as $300m (£229m) in costs. Georges Elhedery, who took over as chief executive last month, is planning to remove a layer of senior bankers as part of a restructure that would result in the bank’s global banking and commercial banking units mer

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7 Cross-Functional Teams Banks Need For Better Strategy

South State Correspondent

Your bank is likely full of silos. Deposits rarely coordinate with Loans, Loans seldom talk to Mortgage, Risk is often on the outside looking in, and no one talks to Marketing until it is too late. These silos frequently prevent executing a single strategy, hinder communication, and interfere with collaboration. As a result, banks often struggle with culture, the customer experience, and, most importantly – strategy.

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Toast increases processing fees, adds surcharge feature

Payments Dive

The digital restaurant payments provider raised processing fees for some restaurant clients. Separately, it’s aiding clients in adding surcharges on their customers’ orders.

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Case Study: Anchor Loans Cuts Doc Prep Time by 90% with GoDocs Automation

Anchor Loans, one of the nation’s top private lenders, turned to GoDocs to modernize its document preparation process and keep pace with growing loan volume. By automating doc generation and integrating seamlessly with internal systems, Anchor Loans drastically reduced prep time and minimized risk—without adding headcount. Learn how GoDocs helped Anchor Loans begin finalizing loan packages in just minutes, enabling faster, more scalable lending with real-time compliance across 48 states.

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Learn the 7 shields of ATM security

ATM Marketplace

A webinar on ATM Marketplace discussed the seven shields of ATM security.

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Bowman: Credit unions, nonbanks should be subject to same regulatory expectations as banks

ABA Community Banking

Credit unions and other nonbanks should be subject to the same regulatory and supervisory expectations as banks if they are engaged in the same activities, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said. The post Bowman: Credit unions, nonbanks should be subject to same regulatory expectations as banks appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Watch Now: FinovateFall 2024 Video Interview Series

William Mills

Our CEO, William Mills, attended this year’s FinovateFall in New York City, where he interviewed top fintech and financial services innovators to explore the latest technological advancements in the industry. Watch the full interview series below.

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Stripe partners with Nvidia, Pepsi and Rivian

Payments Dive

The payments software provider announced a slew of new partnerships on Wednesday, also with Amazon and AMC Networks.

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Live Demo - Supercharge your Month End Close

Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i

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Improving banking security

ATM Marketplace

Even though it is heavily spelt out by regulators and others, the digitalization of financial services comes with increased security risks, even as it improves services and operating efficiencies.

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ABA recognizes six banks with national bank marketing awards

ABA Community Banking

ABA announced six banks are the recipients of the 2024 Brand Slam Awards, which honor exceptional bank marketing strategies. The post ABA recognizes six banks with national bank marketing awards appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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HSBC exec warns of AI ‘success theater’ in finance | Apple pivots payment strategy for ecosystem growth | Klarna board moves to oust co-founder’s ally

Bussman Advisory

This week’s must-know stories in the FinTech, AI and Digital Asset space. The latest edition of the FinTech Ecosystem Newsletter is here: Image Credits: shutterstock.com The post HSBC exec warns of AI ‘success theater’ in finance | Apple pivots payment strategy for ecosystem growth | Klarna board moves to oust co-founder’s ally appeared first on Bussmann Advisory AG.

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Treasury official calls for new regulatory framework

Payments Dive

The department’s undersecretary for domestic finance, Nellie Liang, suggested state oversight of money transmitters was outdated in an era of electronic payments.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Jack Henry Connect Conference Day 4 Recap | Jack Henry

Jack Henry

We’ve reached the final day of Jack Henry™ Connect, and what a week it’s been! The energy throughout this conference has been nothing short of electric.

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20 credit unions with largest portfolios of home equity loans

American Banker

The top five credit unions have combined real estate loans and lines of credit of more than $217 million as of June 30.

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Google partners with Muthoot Finance to boost its credit play

The Paypers

Google has partnered with Muthoot Finance in order to expand its reach in the Indian market and boost its credit play for customers in the region.

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Fiserv teams with Canadian company on open banking

Payments Dive

Fiserv has allowed ZÅ«m Rails to use its embedded finance system to bring open banking and instant payments to Fiserv’s U.S. business customers.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Jack Henry Connect Conference Day 2 Recap | Jack Henry

Jack Henry

Day 2 of Jack Henry™ Connect is Off to a Rousing Start! Last night’s Carnival Kickoff was a huge hit, offering a perfect blend of fun and networking. From the bumper cars to the rock-climbing wall to carnival games, attendees got a chance to relax and connect after a full day of learning. While the fun and games were fan favorites, the food and drinks were just as memorable.

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TD pleads guilty to money laundering conspiracy, hit with asset cap

American Banker

The sweeping enforcement actions will be a watershed event for TD's U.S. subsidiary, which had previously been a promising growth engine.

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Stripe partners with NVIDIA to optimise its AI-powered capabilities

The Paypers

Stripe has announced its partnership with NVIDIA in order to optimise its AI-powered capabilities and expand worldwide access to the latter’s AI platform.

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Durbin jumps into Illinois interchange law fray

Payments Dive

Sen. Dick Durbin threw his weight behind an Illinois law that would nix interchange fees on taxes and tips, supporting the edict in a court document filed Friday.

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Commercial Lenders, Playing It Safe Is the Real Risk

Why Legacy Lending Workflows Are Costing You More Than You Think Legacy systems and manual workflows might feel familiar, but they come with growing risks—compliance gaps, costly delays, and lost opportunities. This guide breaks down why clinging to traditional processes is no longer sustainable and how automation can help lenders regain control, improve efficiency, and reduce risk across the closing process.