Sat.Sep 07, 2024 - Fri.Sep 13, 2024

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Grandma’s Secret Recipe For Financial Success

BankBazaar

This blog is a heartfelt tribute to all the beloved grandparents who have deeply influenced our lives in countless ways. My grandma’s lessons on patience, frugality and the importance of balance are more relevant than ever in today’s fast-paced world. So, as you navigate your own financial journey, take a moment to ask yourself, “What would Grandma do?

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3 ways open finance empowers community financial institutions to modernize their payments infrastructure

Payments Dive

How open finance enables efficient and secure technology, greater flexibility, and scalability.

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How Customer Turnover Is Hurting Bank Performance

South State Correspondent

In Q2/24, the average return on equity (ROE) for the entire banking industry increased to 11.67% (from 11.11% in the previous quarter). However, for community banks (under $10B in assets), the ROE declined to 10.44% (from 10.57% in the previous quarter). When we analyze the causes of the decline in ROE for community banks we see one important factor – it is not cost of funding, or asset yield, but rather, we believe that higher efficiency ratio is hurting community bank performance, and we bel

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Branch innovation, AI claim top spots in Bank Customer Experience Awards

ATM Marketplace

The BCX Awards honored SF Fire Credit Union, Talkdesk and Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank for innovation in banking.

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If It Aint Broke, Don’t Fix It: A Dangerous Mindset

Time and time again we tell ourselves and others NOT take action on something that is not "broken." We apply that mindset at home and at work. Sometimes, it doesn’t work out so well. Because when it's truly broken, it's usually an emergency, costs more and causes stress. Join us in this webinar where we share ways where you are able to anticipate your needs, understand benefits that you will get from getting better now instead of later, and relieving your team of tasks that they don't need to be

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Chemist, pub and bank closures lead to 2,300 more empty UK stores, survey finds

TheGuardian

Worst net closures so far this year are on high streets, while retail parks and shopping centres fair better A wave of closures by chemist, pub and bank chains led to almost 2,300 more empty stores on high streets, shopping centres and retail parks in Great Britain in the first half of this year, according to new research. Chain stores were shuttered at a net rate of 12 a day, with the three services accounting for half of those closures, according to a survey by Green Street for the advisory fi

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Managing CDs – Why Banks Should Limit Their Offerings

South State Correspondent

As a general statement, banks offer too many options for certificates of deposits (CDs). Consider that the average bank offers 12 different maturities, some “specials,” plus several different tiers of pricing within each maturity. We have seen banks with as many as 42 different CD options which is inefficient for every party. The problem is too many CD offerings can increase a bank’s cost, confuse customers, confuse employees and, worst of all – damage its overall deposit performance.

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What's on the horizon for TCRs?

ATM Marketplace

Cook Solutions Group discussed the last 10 years of TCR history and what we can expect in the future.

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HSBC on hiring spree to drive UK wealth division ambitions

TheGuardian

Exclusive: Europe’s biggest bank hopes to double UK arm of its wealth and private banking operations HSBC is recruiting hundreds of bankers to serve rich clients in the UK as it looks to head off growing competition from British rivals and take a larger slice of the wealth management market. Europe’s biggest bank is hoping to fortify the UK arm of its wealth and private banking operations by bulking up its team of relationship managers, who offer bespoke services and advice to rich clients in ex

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Mastercard acquires cybersecurity firm for $2.65B

Payments Dive

The acquisition is the latest in a series of cybersecurity firm purchases by the card network over the years.

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The 2024 Lenders Guide to Automating the Complex Loan

Download the latest edition of GoDocs' "The Lender's Guide to Automating the Complex Loan." This comprehensive guide offers financial institutions valuable insights into document automation for complex commercial loans. It unpacks the intricacies of complex loans and showcases how an automation platform like GoDocs — the leading commercial loan closing platform — delivers impressive benefits and ROI to any FI.

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The Power of Podcasts: A New Frontier in Brand Narratives and Media Strategies

William Mills

In today's digital era, podcasts have emerged as a powerful medium for storytelling, knowledge sharing, and building communities. With their rise in popularity, podcasts are no longer just a source of entertainment or education–they are now a key component to brand narratives and media strategies. For companies looking to enhance their PR efforts, working with podcasters offers a unique opportunity to reach niche audiences and build brand credibility in an increasingly crowded market.

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Unsecured Commercial Loan: A Smart Business Move?

Commercial Lending USA

Need a business loan? Learn about unsecured commercial loan. Fast approval and competitive rates. Contact Commercial Lending USA today.

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Lloyds plans to shut another 55 bank branches

TheGuardian

Move will take two-year closure total by 2026 to 292 and includes Halifax, Bank of Scotland and Lloyds brands Lloyds Banking Group plans to close another 55 bank branches , bringing the total number due to be shuttered by 2026 to almost 300. The latest batch of closures are slated to begin in the new year and will include Halifax, Bank of Scotland, and Lloyds-branded branches in locations ranging from Surbiton to Port Talbot, Burgess Hill and Didcot.

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Amex taps troves of customer data

Payments Dive

American Express eschews preset spending limits and instead relies on credit scores and spending history to manage risk, a company executive explained at a conference last week.

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Is Your Current Card Platform Holding You Back?

Have you ever felt the pain and loss of a client suddenly going silent, leaving you questioning everything? Ghosting can cause heartbreak; in business, it drains resources, and emotionally, it shatters your confidence. A modern credit card program can give you the tools to deliver the digital-first experiences your customer’s demand. Our eBook, “5 Signs Your Credit Card Offering Needs an Upgrade,” will help you identify key indicators that your current card platform may be holding you back and w

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Citizens sees up to 20% efficiency gains through gen AI

BankInovation

Citizens Bank has deployed generative AI and automation in operations for activities including coding, customer service and fraud detection, and the efficiency gains are adding up. “We completed a pilot using Microsoft Pilot … and the results were outstanding,” Michael Ruttledge, chief information officer and head of enterprise technology and security at Citizens, told Bank […] The post Citizens sees up to 20% efficiency gains through gen AI appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Podcast: More tools to tackle check fraud

ABA Community Banking

Fraud is front and center for America's banks. Paul Benda and Peter Cook discuss several recent initiatives taken by ABA to help banks tackle fraud. The post Podcast: More tools to tackle check fraud appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Turning community bank employees into AI enthusiasts

American Banker

Community bankers have found that demonstrating efficiency, providing proper training and describing use cases can help get employees on board with AI products.

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The fintech CEO who is becoming a frequent flier with SpaceX

Payments Dive

On Jared Isaacman’s second trip to space, the billionaire plans to become the first private spacewalker. Shift4 investors will need to follow space news to learn about it.

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3 Ways Managed Device Services Help Community Banks Cut Costs

Community banks seek ways to leverage their technology infrastructure to drive productivity and growth. However, the sheer volume of technology devices, capital constraints, and lack of skilled resources stand in the way. This Strategy Brief explores how a managed device services partner can help bridge this resource gap. Managed device services partners empower community banks to take charge of mission-critical device management activities with: Logistics and installation services to support se

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Five AI-driven fintechs to watch

BankInovation

Banks and investors are evaluating AI-driven startups for long-term growth opportunities. “Investors are keeping close tabs on AI-related innovation,” Isaiah Payne, managing director at investment banking firm Jackson Payne Investments, told Bank Automation News at Finovate Fall 2024. Global AI funding hit a record high in the second quarter with a 59% increase quarter […] The post Five AI-driven fintechs to watch appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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We are not an island: how have the UK’s external balance sheet risks changed over the past two decades?

BankUnderground

Colm Manning and Alice Crundwell No country is an island – in terms of economics at least, if not geography. Trade and capital link all the economies of the world. Relative to GDP, the UK has more foreign assets and liabilities than any other large economy. These external liabilities – UK assets owned by overseas investors – could result in vulnerabilities that might cause major disruption to the economy and financial system in a stress.

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Is U.S. Bancorp ready to turn the corner after years of rising costs?

American Banker

Executives at the super-regional bank told investors that years of investments are poised to start paying off in rising profits, but the market seemed skeptical about the company's plan forward.

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Global Payments CEO reshapes the business

Payments Dive

The payments technology company is getting a remake with job cuts, an acquisition and potential divestitures a year after Cameron Bready ascended to the CEO post.

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How Unify Turned Month-End Mayhem Into a Growth Party With Automation!

By ditching paper and manual checklists, UNIFY embraced ART’s cloud-based solution for seamless automation. The robust dashboards, exception reports, and completion date reports allowed the team to easily track progress and resolve bottlenecks. ART’s flexible access for auditors ensured tight deadlines were met effortlessly. With competitive pricing and a rapid setup, ART cut costs and minimized disruptions, enabling UNIFY’s team to concentrate on high-impact tasks.

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Bank of America spending $12B on technology annually

BankInovation

Bank of America is investing in technology initiatives as automation and digitalization remain priorities. The $3.2 trillion bank spends $12 billion annually on technology, a Bank of America spokesperson told Bank Automation News. Nearly a third of that $12 billion is spent on technology initiatives including innovation, Chief Executive Brian Moynihan said Sept. 10 at […] The post Bank of America spending $12B on technology annually appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Santander to insist UK workers are in office three days a week

TheGuardian

About 1,000 of those affected work in London and 4,500 at the bank’s new Milton Keynes headquarters Santander has joined the ranks of employers herding reluctant British workers back to the coalface, telling office staff they must turn up in person for at least three days a week on average. While the bank’s back-office staff will still be able to work from home more regularly than before the pandemic, the minimum requirement now tips the balance in favour of the traditional workplace rather than

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Wells Fargo gets hit with new AML enforcement action

American Banker

The penalty by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is a major setback for the San Francisco bank, which was freed from a separate anti-money-laundering order in 2021. Its stock price fell sharply after the news broke.

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U.S. Bank rolls out access to Paze digital wallet

Payments Dive

The bank began offering the payments option from Early Warning Services to its credit and debit cards customers this week.

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5 Things Lenders Need to Know About Portfolio Loans & Their Documentation

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.