Sat.Nov 30, 2013 - Fri.Dec 06, 2013

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The Dangers of Regulatory Overreach and Those Who Exploit It

Finer Points

'In case you missed it, American Banker this week launched a series that sheds some light on the unintended consequences that can result from the aggressive application of regulations. The series explores National Fair Housing Alliance allegations that several large banks have failed to adequately maintain foreclosed properties in predominately minority neighborhoods, which they say […].

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Banking Is Not Small Business Saturday

Jeff For Banks

'The holidays are upon us and the public relations blitz is on so we patronize small businesses for Christmas shopping. Why? Do small businesses have a unique value proposition that larger stores do not? Or are we relying on nostalgia and some David versus Goliath goodwill to drive us into the arms of local shops? I have news for you. The latter is a failed business idea.

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Can NCR Unlock Digital Insight’s Potential?

Javelin Strategy & Research

Here are some quick observations about NCR’s acquisition of Digital Insight , the implications for the industry and rivals, and why I remain hopeful -- but skeptical -- that NCR can unlock the value of its new $1.65 billion bauble. It’s hugely important to NCR from a strategic standpoint. NCR positions this a “profoundly” transformative. The company increasingly is shifting its focus from hardware to software.