Gonzobanker

MARCH 9, 2022

Bank executives should take these new deals’ valuations as a sign that the free market sees the future of finance as unbundled from the traditional industry structure. First, Fiserv announced the acquisition of the remaining 80% of new core player Finxact at an eye-raising $800 million plus valuation. Enter Finxact.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Meanwhile, technology changes continued at a breakneck pace, with generative AI the biggest topic around management tables. The specifics are unclear, but bankers recognized that this will be an absolute game-changing technology in future years, and delivery will change in ways we can’t even conjure yet. We are in awe.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 24, 2023

Just when you were getting your bank’s head around how you will operationalize ChatGPT (our breakdown HERE ), AutoGPT, an application built on top of ChatGPT, gets released and takes the technology to a new level. Tell it to text your customers as one of its goals, and it will sign up for a messaging app and send out a text.

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Gonzobanker

MAY 17, 2022

As technology buyers, banking executives need to up their game on tech purchases and technology performance management. For regional and community banks there has never been a more frustrating time to be a buyer versus a builder of financial technology. Tech companies trying to support a bank stack have no easy task.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Turn up “Whole Lotta Love” and let the pure adrenalin rush of Jimmy Page’s intro accompany this year’s Acquire or Be Acquired recap … In the ever-evolving world of banking, Bank Director’s Acquire or Be Acquired Conference remains a constant. Old Ways Won’t Open New Doors While we can’t predict the future, we sure can prepare for it.

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

In 2022, things changed with whiplash speed, as the Fed hiked interest rates to quell inflation, the mortgage refinance market dried up and the effects of macro changes, from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to a talent shortage, began to be felt keenly. Illustration by Jill DeHaan. By Elizabeth Judd. Quick Stat.

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Gonzobanker

MARCH 7, 2024

It happened this week: Fintech Meetup , one of the newer trade events that brought 4,000 or so fintech and banker types to Las Vegas. The experience felt akin to entering a mosh pit but instead of musicians, you are in it with bankers and entrepreneurs and there are chairs. He likened it to regression testing.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 7, 2022

As the pace of banking innovation speeds up, the OODA Loop, and its supporting concepts, can help a bank’s management team have a common framework to make decisions faster and more effectively. He is regarded as one of the best military strategists the world has known up there with Sun Tzu, Genghis Khan, and Napoleon.

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Gonzobanker

JANUARY 18, 2024

Regulatory headwinds, iffy economic conditions and a more conservative approach to tech innovation spending are combining to put a damper on BaaS growth. That adds up to opportunity for larger banks (>$100 billion in assets) to get into the space more aggressively. Big surprise, eh? Bank-offered BNPL will grow significantly.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

All of you with your hands up… … uh huh. It would have required a few trips to the local dispensary to dream up what bankers have endured this year. 1 issue raised by CEOs in our surveys, bankers had to craft a new and compelling post-Covid value proposition to attract it. OK, show of hands. Pull ’em down. Nobody did.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

THE BANKER AWARDS. Lots of tech and operations to clean up, it appears, but no solid bank is better qualified than the team from Minneapolis. Lots of tech and operations to clean up, it appears, but no solid bank is better qualified than the team from Minneapolis. Doug Larson. Gonzo readers, 2021 was just plain schizophrenic.

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Gonzobanker

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Customers love digital self-service—right up until they don’t, and then they want a live person. In our work with banks and credit unions around the country, an unavoidable truth comes up again and again: Even the flashiest digital strategy falls flat without the backing of a strong contact center.

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Abrigo

MARCH 24, 2021

Takeaway 1 Financial institutions that invested in technology in 2020 are using it to increase the loan portfolio in 2021. Takeaway 2 Use this time to optimize technology investments to increase profitability and improve customer experiences. Independent Banker Survey. Technology sets up future lending success.

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TheGuardian

MARCH 14, 2023

In this week’s newsletter: While its quick slip into financial hardship has left American bankers reeling, its UK division is surprisingly fine. Sign up for the full article here Last week, if you had heard of Silicon Valley Bank UK, you probably worked in tech. Continue reading.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 3, 2017

and a handful of lesser known software companies are gearing up for IPOs in 2017 in a sign that the IPO market could finally be on the upswing. The report cited investment bankers and investors as saying that these enterprise software companies make money through subscriptions, which gives them a reliable stream of revenue.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Today’s customer, whether consumer or small business, has become very comfortable and accustomed to anytime, anywhere self-service,” says Charles Potts, ICBA’s executive vice president and chief innovation officer. Offer the ability to speed up the entire process. By William Atkinson. Benefits of digital lending.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Bankers started the year with good business plans, strong balance sheets, and optimism. Even George Bailey would have given you the thumbs up. “I learned a long time ago that reality was much weirder than anyone’s imagination.” ” – Hunter Thompson. Well, HST and Big Bird had it right. Everything.

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Alex Jimenez

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

FinTech Revolution and AI: The overarching trend was the continued evolution and revolution in the FinTech industry, including the adoption of AI and emerging technologies. While most people talking about AI seemed to be annoyed about the buzz that generative AI has wrought, they understand that we are seeing a new phase in AI technologies.

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Perficient

MAY 21, 2021

Within mere weeks, 22 women are in the final stages of completing a Perficient-sponsored coding bootcamp in Detroit; their final project includes designing their own apps, all of which serve the world in various ways and all certain to make an impact. Learn More About Perficient’s Bright Paths. Celeste Rowe’s Bright Paths Project: Grow Better.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 31, 2023

The concept that we allow the customer to choose how they want to bank often enables the bank to be passive in its position and give up agency. Branching, for example, is too expensive to be all things to all people. That said, branch profitability has come roaring back, given the value of deposits. This fact, however, is rapidly changing.

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PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2017

Is the credit union market ready for its close-up? It’s a market that is showing clear signs of growth. This inaugural edition of the Tracker covers the most significant recent developments from around the credit union market, including notable innovations, industry partnerships and efforts to challenge and change regulations.

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

It happens every time they open a checking account, apply for a mortgage, make a direct deposit, log into a bank’s website or chat with a banker, and more. Community banks own an enviable amount of data, but not all are leveraging it to its fullest extent. We can take that data and we can reach that person online,” Catalano says. “If

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

ICBA’s National Community Bank Service Award winners for 2021 demonstrate that when their local areas need support, community banks are there with innovative, compassionate and thoughtful responses. Bob Moore, Augusta Food Bank’s executive director, says traffic was backed up for miles. Last year was earth-shattering in many ways.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 28, 2022

These trends received more support this month when the President signed an Executive Order supporting the legal and equitable use of technology around a digital currency and digital assets ( HERE ). By way of background, we gave bankers a primer on how to work with defi and blockchains a while back ( HERE ).

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Gonzobanker

OCTOBER 15, 2014

For a long time, these rock-solid bankers have seen loan officers patronize them with passive encouragement while rarely referring a customer their way and never taking the time to understand their product offerings. -Anonymous. Yet for more than a decade, cash management professionals have shown their resiliency.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

There is an understanding that technology and fintech are going to cause radical change, but the how, how big and when are still very unclear. A finance pro who was not afraid of technology, Trylko brought respect and class to every endeavor he undertook. They have a very simple answer to all of these headwinds: Bring.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2016

Clerico has built WePay from the ground up through his innate love of people and by building relationships with customers to provide them with a payments platform that is exactly what they want and need. PYMNTS: How does what you learn from people shape WePay’s innovation agenda? PYMNTS: Do you have any “formula” for innovation?

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Abrigo

JANUARY 21, 2015

The techies and bankers alike knew that a mobile wallet was next. When Apple Pay launched late last year, it was met with the typical Apple innovation buzz as well as some skepticism about data security. Favorite songs, memorable moments and solitaire are all housed on a small, thin rectangle likely tucked away in a pocket.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2018

In addition, we saw more and more B2B FinTech models proving out at the banks, coupled with larger and later-stage investments as the FinTech world scales up.”. where slower economic growth and industry uncertainties due to Brexit have been an issue, it is an encouraging sign.”. Much of the growth, particularly in the U.S. Blockchain.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Premium benefits packages, professional development and TLC during the pandemic—this year’s winners do everything in their power to keep their community bankers happy and fulfilled. Keeping up communication. We asked both leaders and staffers to tell us what makes their community banks stand out as employers. LESS THAN $250 MILLION.

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Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

And, man, did it ever … with the Aliens -esque signs of bankers getting their brains sucked out (or was it minds being blown by presenters, not sure?). He appealed to bankers to talk about their value creation and higher purpose instead of just making money. Innovation Showcase & Global Innovation Awards.

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Gonzobanker

OCTOBER 21, 2015

I gave my teams 8% of their budgets to blow [on innovation] and we talked about what we learned every week.”. Oracle’s Innovation Lounge. Tripodi told bankers to look for the functional, emotional and societal benefits of our brands and to tell better stories to broaden appeal. Main Sessions: Welcome to the SharkTank!

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Following some respite in 2022, community bankers are bracing for a tougher economic landscape ahead in 2023. Illustration by Jack Hudson. We recently spoke with community bank CEOs from across the country to gain insights on how they’re proactively positioning to manage risks and take advantage of growth opportunities in the coming year.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

A deep mistrust is growing for anything that feels bureaucratic or obfuscated, and bankers stand at a crossroads as to where they may fall in this shakeout. In the post-Wells-scandal world where the shift from people and bricks to machines and digital is getting very real, bankers are scrambling to build new generations of their businesses.

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NCR

OCTOBER 28, 2016

That was an early appearance for this topic on a national stage, and it hasn’t let up since. In fact, student debt for undergraduates in the class of 2014 reached an average of $28,950 , up 2% from the previous year, and the number is undoubtedly higher for the majority of students in fields such as law and medicine.

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Social Assurance

OCTOBER 1, 2021

In 2019 , [community bankers] had only 12 percent of total industry assets and 15 percent of total industry loans. Loans provide an opportunity for community bankers to connect. Through local knowledge and personal touch, community bankers can empower small business owners to follow their dreams. How many accounts signed up for?

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NCR

OCTOBER 7, 2016

That was an early appearance for this topic on a national stage, and it hasn’t let up since. In fact, student debt for undergraduates in the class of 2014 reached an average of $28,950 , up 2% from the previous year, and the number is undoubtedly higher for the majority of students in fields such as law and medicine.

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