Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

Illustration by miakievy/iStock. The Social Bankers, a collective of community bank marketers, offers inspiration, information and professional development advice to community bankers focused on marketing and social media. We asked them for their need-to-know social tips. By Julie Kendrick. While so many things about banking have changed in recent years, social media continues to grow in its impact on prospects, customers and employees.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

While there has been discussion for months about the possibility of recession late this year or early next, until early July, this was far from certain. However, recent higher inflation data and monetary policy action has made the probability of recession exceed 90%. The only questions now are when it will start, how long it will last, and how severe it will be.

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Payments Dive

AUGUST 2, 2022

American Express cited data indicating nearly two-thirds of small and mid-sized business owners expect increases in their cross-border spending over the next six months.

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Accenture

AUGUST 3, 2022

Muscle memory is the enemy of innovation. When it comes to transformations, process optimization is often under-valued by auto and equipment finance organizations as they implement a modern core or move their data and applications to the cloud. Adam Little and I think that’s a mistake. You must let go of old habits and challenge…. The post How old habits are the 4-letter word in your growth progress appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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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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AUGUST 1, 2022

Salesforce has launched a cloud-based service for the sale and creation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The first version of NFT Cloud was released in a limited pilot in mid-June at the Salesforce Connections conference in Chicago. Later this year, anticipated to be in October, Salesforce will make the product available to the public. This product represents Salesforce’s initial entry into blockchain technology.

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Payments Dive

AUGUST 5, 2022

Amid macroeconomic pressures, FIS, PayPal, MoneyGram and Shift4 all appointed new CFOs this week. The trend may also mean they’re paying more for them.

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Accenture

AUGUST 2, 2022

Flat economic growth and rising competition are forcing banks in growth markets to step up investment in digital technologies. They’re eager to improve efficiency, enhance the user experience and create new business opportunities. But many banks are wary of committing themselves to an extensive digital transformation of their businesses. They view such large-scale change as….

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Abrigo

AUGUST 1, 2022

Best practices for assessing models and managing risk Sound model development, implementation, use, and validation is especially important as CECL models debut. . Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 1 Models are relied upon to answer financial reporting and decision-making questions, including CECL reporting and budgeting.

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South State Correspondent

AUGUST 3, 2022

Fed Pushes Back on Thoughts of a Dovish Pivot. Yesterday, a pair of Fed officials firmly pushed back on the notion that Fed Chair Powell’s comments after last week’s 75bps rate hike represented something of a pivot to a more dovish Fed in upcoming meetings. San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly and Chicago Fed President Charles Evans both reiterated that the Fed was still a long way from achieving the tightening in financial conditions deemed necessary to wrestle inflation back to its 2% target.

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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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Payments Dive

AUGUST 2, 2022

Block acquired Afterpay for what was ultimately $13.9 billion in stock, but a string of fintechs writing down valuations in the face of economic pressures raises the possibility Block will be forced to do the same.

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Accenture

AUGUST 1, 2022

I believe the “human connection” of middle market banks has always set them apart. This focus isn’t just about how banks treat their customers. It’s also about how they treat their employees—and how that translates into a positive employee experience that makes a bank a great place to work. The power of human connections at…. The post How banks commit to being great places to work appeared first on Accenture Banking Blog.

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Abrigo

JULY 31, 2022

Using the OCC Interest Rate Risk stats for asset/liability management models Financial institutions can use statistics in the OCC Interest Rate Risk Reports to gauge whether their bank is an outlier on the risk scale. You might also like this webinar, "Banking in a rising-rate environment." WATCH . Takeaway 1 Comparing the OCC's latest Interest Rate Risk Report and the one from 2019 provides a valuable look at interest rate risk variables. .

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South State Correspondent

AUGUST 1, 2022

July Jobs and ISMs Headline Releases this Week. There once was a time when Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari was easily the most dovish member of the FOMC. The fact he was on the Sunday news shows yesterday reiterating the hawkish case is just another sign of how intent the Fed is in getting inflation to decline in the months ahead. Kashkari said the Fed will do what it has to in order to get inflation back to their 2% target which remains quite a distance off.

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Payments Dive

AUGUST 3, 2022

Healthcare and peer-to-peer payments also rose during the quarter over last year, the clearing house that runs the national automated system said.

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

Artist Gardner Cole Miller, left, and SouthState Bank’s Shretta Godbolt turn bank-donated T-shirts into an original woven placemat. After a recent merger, SouthState Bank had hundreds of unused T-shirts featuring its old logo. Rather than send them to the landfill, it donated them to a community textile arts project that continues to inspire others.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 3, 2022

On July 29, 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a notification letter (the “joint letter”) to “remind” auto lenders and leasing companies of the protections provided to servicemembers and their dependents under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). The joint letter provides a very basic overview and reminder of the vehicle repossession protections, early vehicle lease termination rights, and interest rate cap available to eligib

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Jack Henry

JULY 30, 2022

Risk – the possibility that something undesirable will occur – is always around us. And we make decisions based around risk every day, from the moment we take our first step, ride our first bike, drive our first car, or buy our first home. These types of risks are usually common and easily understood. As such, we have health insurance in case we get sick or injured, wear helmets on our bikes, wear seatbelts in our cars, and install alarm systems in our homes, all to reduce the risks around us.

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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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Payments Dive

AUGUST 4, 2022

More brands have entered the cryptocurrency and NFT markets despite signs of declining consumer interest.

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

Photo by Chris Williams. The people behind a community bank make it what it is. Our relationships with our customers begin and end with us, so it’s our obligation to ensure our employees embrace our values and care about the community. To do that, we need to draw in team members who are not only seeking nine-to-five jobs but also are striving to become community continuators.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 3, 2022

On July 28, the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services passed H.R. 4277, the Overdraft Protection Act. Introduced by Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), the bill would prohibit financial institutions from engaging in unfair or deceptive acts or practices in connection with overdraft coverage. Specifically, the bill would require financial institutions that offer overdraft coverage for accounts to disclose: (i) the specific amount of overdraft coverage fees; (ii) that the consumer’s tra

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ATM Marketplace

AUGUST 5, 2022

Hybrid work has proved a challenge for banks, which traditionally rely on in-house employees. However, banks can open up a new world of opportunities by taking advantage of hybrid work.

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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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Payments Dive

AUGUST 5, 2022

The two card companies took action against an advertising entity tangled up in a California lawsuit against the pornography website, which the plaintiff alleges illicitly posted images of her when she was a teenager.

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

Illustration by Sesame/iStock. The workplace is in constant flux, business goals are growing and employee preferences are evolving. Aligning these factors is critical to a community bank’s success, and a great way to start doing that is by ensuring your professional development programs support your strategic goals. Yes, it’s essential to satisfy annual training requirements but, as one CEO recently remarked, we need to grow our own community bank leaders.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 1, 2022

Last week, the CFPB published additional frequently asked questions on Regulation F , its debt collection rule. The new FAQs address third-party communications, electronic communications, and unusual or inconvenient time and place provisions. Prohibitions on Third-Party Communications. The FAQs address the following questions: What is the Debt Collection Rule’s general prohibition on third-party communications?

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Bobsguide

AUGUST 1, 2022

To better serve banks and broker-dealers in North America and APAC regions on the NYFIX network around the clock, global Fintech leader, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), announced a global partnership with Blue Ocean Technologies (BOT), a unique capital markets Fintech focused on global afterhours trading. Blue Ocean ATS (BOATS) will integrate with Broadridge’s NYFIX order-routing network to offer clients untapped, after-market access to US equities.

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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.

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