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Driving Inclusion Through Effective Communication: 5 Strategies for Financial Leaders

Jack Henry

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are more than just buzzwords ; they are essential components of a successful and sustainable business. As we celebrate National Diversity Awareness Month, I want to talk about the positive impact leaders can have on DEIB within their organizations.

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57 questions financial institutions should ask about AI

BankInovation

AI continues to take the financial services industry by storm, but as the mega-big banks implement internal AI councils, hire chief data officers and invest heavily in the tech, many institutions are still asking “Where do we start our AI journey?

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Credit Card Lingo Demystified!

BankBazaar

Confused by Credit Card jargon? Feeling lost in a sea of APRs, rewards points and interest charges? You’re not alone! This blog post is your saviour, translating complex Credit Card terminology into plain English. Dive in and learn to speak the language of Credit Cards – without getting lost in translation! Credit Cards – those handy rectangles that promise convenience, rewards and sometimes, a whole lot of confusion.

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CFPB $8 late fee cap edges toward reality

Payments Dive

Despite an industry-backed lawsuit seeking to stop the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new $8 late fee rule, bank card issuers are bracing for potential implementation.

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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.

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Top banking digital signage trends to watch

ATM Marketplace

Omnichannel experiences are driving behaviors that motivate, inspire, and stir emotions that prompt action in bank branches. Digital signage has emerged as an essential component of these experiences.

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Making way for women leaders

ABA Community Banking

How organizations can support the advancement of women to the highest levels The post Making way for women leaders appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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Can embedded finance solve one of payments’ biggest problems?

Payments Dive

As crucial as it is to focus on your core business, today’s merchants demand a broader range of services from their providers. Can embedded finance help solve this core competency problem?

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2024 Bankers as Buyers Highlights Exploding Fintech Scenario, Invisible Technology, Actual Intelligence

William Mills

In the dynamic landscape of finance, where innovation is the currency of the future, it's crucial for industry leaders to not only keep pace but also anticipate the trends that will shape tomorrow's banking experience.

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Is the Fed board eroding regional Fed banks' independence?

American Banker

For the better part of the past decade, the Federal Reserve Board in Washington has played a more active role in presidential searches by regional reserve banks. The shift seems to have made the system more diverse, but some argue it's at the expense of regional bank independence.

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Top 3 Secrets to Staying Relevant with Gen Z

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant or getting "ghosted" if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. In this new webinar, Brian Muse-McKenney of Episode Six and Matt Simester of Payments Consultancy Limited will reveal key considerations banks should factor into their efforts to develop target products for the next generation of bank customers.

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At last G20 is showing how to finance an assault on poverty | Larry Elliott

TheGuardian

Brazilian president Lula’s proposals have the backing of the World Bank. Now we need action All things considered, the world’s richest countries have emerged from the global pandemic in better shape than they could have imagined when Covid-19 first appeared just over four years ago. To be sure, the impact of lockdown and its aftermath has been painful, but the effects on poor countries have been far more severe.

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Steak ‘n Shake installs facial recognition at self-ordering kiosks

Payments Dive

The chain first tested the technology that lets customers pay using their face in October, and began deploying it in January.

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7 Considerations When Evaluating Your Service Provider

ATM Marketplace

Your devices are there for your customers 24x7x365, providing them with reliable, secure service. Is your current service provider able to deliver the same level of reliability?

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Texas Capital reports 53% jump in criticized loans, plans for more

American Banker

The first-quarter increase stemmed from higher interest rates, partial charge-offs and certain problem loans, many involving commercial real estate, executives at the Dallas bank say. Further CRE deterioration is anticipated.

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Breaking New Ground: Managing Innovation Fatigue With Effective Automation

Speaker: Gary Dmitriev

Our upcoming webinar aims to demystify the process of selecting and implementing automation tools for financial institutes. This session will provide your roadmap for vetting potential solutions, focusing on due diligence, vendor assessments, and aligning technology with strategic goals. We’ll also address the critical issue of innovation fatigue, offering tips on maintaining enthusiasm and momentum for new initiatives.

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RPA does job of 500 people at KeyBank

BankInovation

KeyBank is using robotic process automation to boost efficiency without hiring more people. The $189 billion bank has about 300 processes automated through (RPA), Michael Reynolds, business technology executive for service digitization, said last month at Bank Automation Summit 2024 in Nashville, Tenn. “Translate that into people.

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US, Europe lock arms on payments regulation

Payments Dive

U.S. and European regulators have joined forces to monitor digital payment concerns, including those related to buy now, pay later financing and big tech market participation.

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Coventry Building Society makes £780m offer for Co-operative Bank

TheGuardian

Tentative offer follows four months of talks and could create new banking group with almost 5m customers Coventry Building Society has tentatively offered £780m to buy the Co-operative Bank from its hedge fund owners, in what could be the latest in a string of takeovers among UK lenders. The offer follows nearly four months of exclusive talks between the two lenders, which began in December.

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Why Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has become an AI believer

American Banker

The New York megabank is working to deploy artificial intelligence as it seeks to make its own operations more efficient. Solomon also sees an "unprecedented" opportunity in financing clients' needs as they invest in AI.

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Exploring the Liability Shift: A Comprehensive Guide to Fraud Loss Responsibility and Mitigation

Shifting liability for digital fraud losses represents a significant challenge for financial institutions and payment service providers. In response to the global surge in digital fraud, regulators are introducing policies that transfer the cost of fraud from defrauded customers to financial institutions. ThreatMark’s newly released white paper, "The Liability Shift: Understanding Fraud Losses Responsibility and Mitigation," provides an in-depth analysis of this shift, its implications, and stra

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Fifth Third controlling costs with automation

BankInovation

Fifth Third Bank saved $15 million in the first quarter, partly driven by deploying automation throughout its operations. “Expenses are well controlled … driven by savings realized through process automation and our focus on value streams,” Chief Executive Tim Spence said during the bank’s first-quarter earnings today.

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Amex endures slow return of SMB demand

Payments Dive

Small and mid-sized businesses were fueling growth for American Express during the COVID-19 era, but not this year. That billed business grew 1% in the first quarter over last year.

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Gas Station Financing Guide - Fuel Your Dreams In 2024

Commercial Lending USA

Gas station financing can be a smart move for business owners and regular people who want to expand their portfolios or start their businesses.

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New Hampshire credit union hopes gift cards will give it an edge

American Banker

Bellwether Community Credit Union's partnership with the New York ad tech firm Prizeout is working to build out gift card programs and generate added sources of non-interest income.

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Case Study: First Mid Bank Fast-Tracks New Market Entry in Commercial Lending

Discover First Mid Bank's Expansion Success with Our Case Study! Discover how First Mid Bank & Trust fast-tracked market expansion through advanced automation and compliance solutions. This case study reveals their journey from facing challenges in Texas' complex legal landscape to achieving rapid market entry with GoDocs' innovative commercial closing platform.

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Transactions: BNY Mellon, Accenture team up to boost data and analytics services

BankInovation

BNY Mellon has selected technology services provider Accenture to enhance the bank’s data and analytics services. The bank will use Accenture’s AI and data expertise to introduce new services and create new client experiences, according to an April 15 release.

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What card issuers need to know about 3DS

Payments Dive

Card programs can increase purchase authorization rates without taking on undue fraud-liability risk with 3-D Secure (3DS). Here’s what it is and how card issuers can leverage it.

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From Frustration to Fulfillment, A Kaizen Story

Realwired Appraisal Management Blog

Steve is a Chief Appraiser of a $40B bank in the Southeast. He deals with FDIC audits, ROVs and gets pinged by his RMs. He’s got a lot on his plate – strategic planning, quality control, vendor management, risk management and stakeholder communication within the appraisal department.

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9 ways AI is transforming the payments industry

American Banker

Companies are taking vastly different approaches to how they implement generative AI, whether it's to empower employees or to overhaul the way they bring products to market.

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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.