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Game Theory Can Teach Bankers How to Be Smarter Negotiators

Gonzobanker

“The most powerful weapon in chess is to have the next move.” -David Bronstein, chess world finalist Facing off with a vendor to negotiate a multi-year contract is much like a game of chess. Move after move, decisions are made based on information available at the time. Contract negotiations typically have two players, each applying their strategy to obtain desired terms, conditions and pricing.

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Stretching the limits on core capability

ABA Community Banking

There’s a wide range of flexibility among the core providers and the platforms they offer. Here's how to understand options. The post Stretching the limits on core capability appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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What should banks do next to improve online banking?

American Banker

Financial institutions need to reconsider the logic and intuitiveness of their website design. They could also introduce free credit scores and capitalize on generative AI, experts say.

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The Outlook for Bank and Fintech M&A in 2024

The Financial Brand

This article The Outlook for Bank and Fintech M&A in 2024 appeared first on The Financial Brand. Banks and fintechs' interest in M&A is waning. Many of the same conditions that drove M&A last year are still in play in 2024. This article The Outlook for Bank and Fintech M&A in 2024 appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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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.

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2024 will be a transformative year for cryptocurrencies

American Banker

With dominant industry personalities suddenly swept offstage, the evolving rules and regulations that will dictate the industry's future will be in the spotlight.

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Fintech Funding: Overflow raises $20M in series B 

BankInovation

Investors expect funding activity to rebound in 2024 following a year of uncertain macroeconomic conditions. In 2023, global fintech equity deals amounted to $39.2 billion, compared to $78.6 billion in 2022, recording a 50% year-over-year drop, according to a Jan. 18 State of Fintech report by CB Insights, a data intelligence company.

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4 Banking CMOs to Watch in 2024

The Financial Brand

This article 4 Banking CMOs to Watch in 2024 appeared first on The Financial Brand. Top CMOs are using technology to create novel marketing strategies and uncover new revenue streams. The efforts are leading to an increase in customers and are producing measurable results. This article 4 Banking CMOs to Watch in 2024 appeared first on The Financial Brand.

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Analyst Insights: Two Banks that Deliver to Shareholders

Jeff For Banks

Be curious. That's how I approach Twitter ("X"). Yes, there are some dumpster fire opinions. But then again, there are some real valuable insights that I and we can learn from. And this most recent string by bank analyst Perry Weinstein is one of them that I thought should not be lost to a tweet stream. Perry's perspective is clearly focused on shareholder value and may be viewed as shareholder primacy, a sometimes derogatory term because pursuing shareholder value could be done at the expense o

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15 credit unions that have acquired banks since 2023

American Banker

In the largest deal based on the bank's assets announced since January 1, 2023, the credit union has nearly $12 billion in total assets and the target bank more than $1.5 billion in total assets.

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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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Card networks to implement gun code in California: report

Payments Dive

Visa, Mastercard and American Express are moving forward with use of a new gun merchant category code for credit card purchases in California, according to CBS News.

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NYSDFS Part 500 Cyber Amendments Finalized: What You Need to Know

Perficient

This blog was co-authored by Perficient Risk and Regulatory CoE Member: Alicia Lawrence The announcement of significant amendments to the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) regulations on December 1, 2023, represents a pivotal moment for entities operating within New York’s financial sector. The NYSDFS Part 500 amendments signal a crucial shift in the financial services regulatory landscape and underscore the importance of robust governance, risk management, and compl

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Credit administration department housekeeping: Practical steps for improvement

Abrigo

Preparing your credit administration for the next cycle Financial institutions should consider these tips for maintaining an efficient credit process throughout the year. You might also like these on-demand webinars tackling common credit risk questions. WATCH Takeaway 1 Credit administration housekeeping should clean up processes that could be streamlined to save time and effort.

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ABA issues white paper on agency guidance and sends letters to regulators commenting on recently-issued guidance

CFPB Monitor

The American Bankers Association (ABA) has issued a new white paper , “Effective Agency Guidance: Examining Bank Regulators’ Guidance Practices,” that is intended to help agencies issue guidance that complies with legal requirements while providing useful advice and information to regulated entities. The ABA also sent letters to the FDIC and CFPB in which the white paper serves as the foundation for comments on recently-issued guidance that the ABA believes would benefit from public input.

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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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Yellen asks Congress for stablecoin legislation

Payments Dive

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen renewed a call for Congress to act on digital assets, saying “there is no appropriate regulatory framework.

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DFS500 Amendments: What You Need to Know

Perficient

This blog was co-authored by Perficient Risk and Regulatory CoE Member: Alicia Lawrence Perficient’s Risk and Regulatory Center of Excellence (CoE) remains at the forefront of evolving financial rules and regulations, ensuring readiness to tackle emerging challenges and safeguard financial institutions and its customers. The announcement of significant amendments to the DFS500 regulations on December 1, 2023, represents a pivotal moment for entities operating within New York’s financial se

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CRE risk management: Identify and manage concentration risk

Abrigo

Find commercial real estate risks in the loan portfolio Sound risk management practices in commercial real estate lending help lenders manage CRE credit losses and protect the portfolio's profitability. You might also like this podcast, "How to sleep easier at night about your capital and risk levels." LISTEN Takeaway 1 Effective CRE risk management involves adapting to changing market fundamentals to avoid excessive loan losses.

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Is cash here to stay?

ATM Marketplace

Will cash go away? That is the question that is top of mind for the ATM industry. Two debaters tackled this issue head on.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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Bitcoin Depot expands footprint by 400 ATMs

Payments Dive

The bitcoin ATM operator is adding to its fleet as it sees “a lot of demand,” according to COO Scott Buchanan.

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What Bank of America is doing for customers after data breach

BankInovation

Bank of America is working to control the fallout following an October data breach at third-party vendor Infosys McCamish Solutions. The bank is offering the more than 57,000 affected clients a free, two-year membership to IdentityWorks, an identity protection product from Experian, according to an Infosys McCamish Solutions filing with the state of Maine.

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6 Steps to build an AML staffing plan for unexpected changes

Abrigo

Planning for the unexpected is part of any good plan. Prepare for unexpected changes in your AML staffing plan, making your plans a little more "disaster" proof. You might also like this on-demand webinar, "AML/CFT hot topics for 2024: What to expect for financial crime." WATCH NOW Takeaway 1 Reduce stress and mitigate financial and compliance impacts Takeaway 2 AML employee succession plans should be “living” documents.

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How to successfully deploy an ATM/self-service solution

ATM Marketplace

How do you engineer your ATM and self-service equipment for the unexpected? And just what does it take to prepare, not only for bad weather or natural disaster, but for stolen pickup trucks hooking up to your ATMs and ripping it out of a wall to steal the cash? Read more to find out how.

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The Role of Automation in Commercial Lending

Automation is changing the game for commercial lenders, offering a clear path to competitive advantage in 2025. Rising costs, outdated workflows, and manual data entry slow growth and impact borrower satisfaction. Automation addresses these challenges, reducing costs, speeding up loan cycles, improving accuracy, and elevating borrower experiences. With market uncertainty easing, now is the time to act—waiting until loan volumes rebound leaves lenders unprepared and struggling to compete.

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BNPL popularity rises among ‘financially fragile’ consumers

Payments Dive

About 60% of that group has used BNPL five or more times in the past year, compared to just over 20% of financially stable consumers, the New York Fed said.

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CPI-weighted wage growth

BankUnderground

Josh Martin The Monetary Policy Committee has recently looked at wage growth as an important indicator of inflation persistence. One way that wages matter for price inflation is as a cost for businesses, who may raise their prices in response to higher wages. For this channel, the wage measure needs to reflect the coverage and composition of the Consumer Prices Index (CPI).

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The AI Advantage: 3 Benefits for Factoring Companies

Jack Henry

When the internet was first introduced, it was only natural that people were skeptical. It’s human nature to fear the unknown.

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Musicians walk out after London orchestra leaves them unpaid for months

TheGuardian

Emergency backup is called to enable London Chamber Orchestra event at Cadogan Hall to go ahead after protest over payment delays When the conductor Christopher Warren-Green picked up his baton to begin a concert in London’s Cadogan Hall last Wednesday, it was not clear what would happen. The earlier rehearsal with the London Chamber Orchestra (LCO) had not gone well.

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Outsource With Confidence for RDC Program Success

Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) clients are more likely to use additional treasury services and maintain larger deposits. However, poor customer experiences—particularly if they delay deposits—can compel RDC clients to take their business elsewhere. This eBook makes the case for outsourcing RDC operations to a proven managed services partner. This approach helps Treasury Departments with limited resources provide excellent client experiences that result in higher retention and productivity rates.