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4 experts deliver banking inspiration at Bank Customer Experience Summit

ATM Marketplace

Four experts shared thought provoking talks on various topics in the banking world at the Bank Customer Experience Summit held in Chicago from Aug. 31 to Sept 1.

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Pursuing Progress, Not Perfection, for Your Financial Brand

Digital Growth Institute

“There’s no such thing as a perfect strategy. I think putting people first is extremely important, especially when you talk about digital transformation.” -Cathy Graham.

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Study: Construction loan monitoring decreases loan defaults

Abrigo

Monitoring construction loans improves outcomes, study finds. Researchers find construction loans with more on-site inspections are less likely to default, suggesting that loan monitoring adds value to lenders. You might also like this webinar, "How to manage a high-performing construction loan portfolio." WATCH. Takeaway 1 "Bank Monitoring with On-Site Inspections" will be presented later this month and claims to be the first empirical study of bank monitoring within non-syndicated loans. .

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De-Politicizing the Overdraft Discussion

Gonzobanker

As financial institutions look to evolve overdraft services, they should look at data to enhance customer service and manage risk. While there has been an abundance of political statements about excessive overdraft fees in banking, there has been a shortage of rational discussion to “unpack” this service with data regarding cost, value, and risk. Banks have the opportunity to evolve this product in a manner that truly services customer needs and avoids unintended consequences in consumers’ finan

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Thinking About How To Lessen Your Burden During Month-End Close? Skystem Can Help!

Most people dread the nearing of the month-end close and reconciliation process, and who can blame them? It's typically a tedious, long, stressful process; but it doesn't have to be. Implementing automation into your month-end process can significantly reduce this headache by automating up to 40% of your reconciliation and saving nearly 30% of your time spent.

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The Millennial Dilemma – To Buy Or Not To Buy A Home?

BankBazaar

W hile owning a home is a dream come true for most millennial s , if you don’t do the math right, you’ll end up despising what was meant to be a profitable investment. Advantages Of Owning A Home Compared To Renting . With sky-rocketing property prices and a gradual rise in Home Loan interest rates, many tend to opt for renting rather than buying.

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Federal Reserve Issues Supervisory Letter on Crypto Activities for Banks

Perficient

Similar to what the OCC issued in December 2021 , in August 2022, the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) issued a Supervisory Letter outlining the steps FRB member banks should take prior to engaging in crypto-asset-related activities, such as assessing whether such activities are legally permissible and determining whether any regulatory filings are required.

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Treasury Yields Continue to Creep Higher

South State Correspondent

Treasury Yields Continue to Creep Higher. Another round of global risk asset selling has our markets ready to open lower and Treasuries are going along for the ride. S&P 500 equity futures are indicated lower by 51 points to 3868. The index bottomed at 3685 in June, so still a distance away but a retest of that low seems to be in the cards as the FOMC meeting looms.

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Broadridge and Euronext Collaborate to Transform the Proxy Voting Lifecycle in Denmark

Bobsguide

In response to the growing drive for higher corporate governance standards – both globally and at a national market level – Broadridge Financial Solutions announced it has commenced live operations of its new “golden copy” event notification and direct vote execution service for the Danish market. The service, delivered in collaboration with Danish central securities depositary Euronext Securities Copenhagen, enables global and domestic banks, custodians, wealth managers and lo

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CFPB mulls rules for BNPL

Payments Dive

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is weighing new rules and guidance for the fast-growing buy now-pay later industry after wrapping up a comprehensive report on it.

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New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders

Dive into the complexities of New York lien laws with our comprehensive eBook, 'New York Lien Law Essentials: 5 Key Facts for Commercial Lenders.' In this detailed guide, we explore the critical formalities necessary for lenders navigating ground-up construction and fix-and-flip projects in the New York market. From documentation requirements to the implications of non-compliance, learn how to safeguard your lending position and prioritize legal adherence.

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Liz Truss faces backlash over plan to lift cap on bankers’ bonuses – UK politics live

TheGuardian

Latest updates: Kwasi Kwarteng’s plan to lift cap criticised as ‘very bad timing’ during cost of living crisis In its response to the legal proceedings launched by the EU over the Northern Ireland protocol (see 11.54am) , the UK government has said that it has unilaterally decided to continue suspending border checks on farm produce and other goods entering NI from Great Britain, my colleague Lisa O’Carroll reports.

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The Cost of a Commercial Real Estate Loan

South State Correspondent

Most financial institutions never see the actual cost of originating their products. To do so would require at least a rudimentary funds transfer pricing methodology, and many banks have not invested the time to derive a workable framework. Understanding a product’s cost structure is the first step towards accurate pricing and, more importantly, process improvement.

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Cetera Financial Group is First to Launch Broadridge Next-Gen Client Communications Experience

Bobsguide

Driven by investor research and innovative design, Wealth InFocus is transforming digital and print client communications and increasing investor engagement with a simpler, intuitive and actionable experience. To better engage investors, empower advisors and accelerate digital transformation in the wealth management industry, global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions launched Wealth InFocus, a next-gen wealth communications experience designed on a foundation of investor research, wit

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Biden advances digital asset regulation

Payments Dive

The Biden administration wants the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to “aggressively pursue investigations and enforcement actions against unlawful practices in the digital assets space.

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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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2022 ATM and Self-service Software Trends and Analysis

ATM Marketplace

For the 15th consecutive year, ATM Marketplace and KAL ATM Software have partnered to publish the ATM industry's most influential and insightful annual guide, "ATM and Self-service Software Trends and Analysis.

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The Growing Concern With Your Cost of Funds

South State Correspondent

The banking industry’s cost of funds (COF) is highly correlated to short-term interest rates. However, as of Q2/22, the average community bank’s COF has risen only a few basis points. Community banks should be concerned about their COF because looking at current deposit conditions is like driving a car while looking at the rearview mirror.

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BANKING CIRCLE TO PUT USDC STABLECOINS ONTO ITS PAYMENT RAILS

Bobsguide

Addition of USDC stablecoins for conversion from fiat currencies critical for Banks and Payment providers as web3 market evolves. London, 8th July 2022 – Banking Circle , the tech-first Payments Bank, is shifting the dial in the virtual assets market with a ground-breaking new service for Banks and Payments businesses. By adding USDC stablecoins to its payment rails for payment acceptance, processing and settlement, Banking Circle is delivering an easy to implement solution that cuts out the nee

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Zelle counters scam talk with growth rates

Payments Dive

The instant payments brand is highlighting a double-digit growth rate for its peer-to-peer payments tool and downplaying scams on its system.

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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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US Bank eyes growth with multilingual AI offerings

BankInovation

NEW YORK CITY — U.S. Bank is exploring additional language options for its voice-enabled Smart Assistant over the next three to five years. “Something we’re just getting into is multilingual,” Sierra Fontana, user experience designer of the Smart Assistant at U.S. Bank, said during the panel discussion “AI in Action: How Smart Players are Harnessing […].

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August CPI Headlines the Week

South State Correspondent

August CPI Headlines the Week. Treasuries are somewhat surprisingly finding an early bid this morning while awaiting the August inflation numbers tomorrow. That will be the key event of the week and provide the final piece of data for the Fed before hiking rates next week. The debate around 50bps or 75bps continues, although the latter seems to be the preferred choice given recent Fed speak.

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Why Kwarteng’s focus on bankers’ bonuses is a strange fight to pick

TheGuardian

Some of the chancellor’s other proposals may represent a step back to the light-touch era that led to 2008-09 crash Kwasi Kwarteng’s proposal to remove the cap on bankers’ bonuses is an odd political fight to pick. Inflation at 9.9% is tearing chunks out of the real-terms pay packets of the vast majority of the population who never get a sniff of a bonus, even in good times.

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Amex, Discover see lasting credit changes

Payments Dive

The chief financial officers at American Express and Discover each said this week that pre-pandemic credit metrics for delinquencies and charge-offs won’t soon return.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Truist launches AI-enhanced Truist Assist

BankInovation

Truist Financial today launched its artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced virtual assistant Truist Assist, which introduces a self-service element to the bank’s customer experience offerings. The virtual assistant leverages natural language processing and natural language understanding that helps answer client questions in a digital channel, Sherry Graziano, head of digital banking and contact centers at Truist, told […].

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Credit unions connect members to fintechs

ATM Marketplace

Both banks and credit unions have struggled to keep up with changing consumer expectations. One credit union is addressing the issue by connecting members to fintech services without sacrificing security.

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Kwasi Kwarteng to lift cap on banker bonuses; John Lewis slumps to £99m loss – business live

TheGuardian

Chancellor reportedly plans to lift the EU-imposed banker bonus cap as part of post-Brexit reforms; John Lewis says ‘uniquely uncertain’ outlook puts staff bonuses at risk The John Lewis Partnership slumped to a first half loss of £99m driven by soaring inflation, as the department store group warned a “uniquely uncertain” outlook in the run-up to Christmas would put the staff annual bonus at risk this year, reports my colleague Mark Sweney.

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JPMorgan buys payments firm Renovite

Payments Dive

The biggest U.S. bank is buying the payments company as competition in the checkout and card processing ecosystem mounts.

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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