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Nov 28, 2023
When one thinks of open banking and third-party APIs, one tends to think of all the benefits for consumers. But CFIs could also leverage the technologies to better serve their small- and medium-sized business customers. We explore the possibilities of open banking, including what the financial sector in Europe has achieved so far.
Jan 4, 2023
Global open banking activity is predicted to reach $124B by 2031. From enhanced security to meeting customer desires, there is no shortage of reasons why US financial institutions should embrace it.
Sep 27, 2022
CFIs would do well to collect and analyze data on customer behaviors and spending habits — not only from their own systems, but also online portals and apps, as well as their partners’ APIs in an open banking model. We discuss some opportunities.
Feb 28, 2024
The decision to convert to a new core banking system is a monumental one. There are many reasons to make the leap so that your institution can continue to grow, though a “rip and replace” may not always be the right option. Determining whether an upgrade to your existing system could save you money, and may buy you time for even more evolved systems to come to market.
Feb 13, 2024
Bank tech is a rapidly changing landscape. Composable banking — building banking solutions through use of multiple APIs and plug-and-play platforms — offers a way for CFIs to more easily and effectively stay abreast of the latest trends.
Jan 8, 2024
Business banking is most CFIs’ bread and butter. But many businesses have more than one banking relationship. To become a customer’s primary provider, CFIs will have to develop the ability to provide full cash visibility, multibank reporting, and multibank transactions.
Dec 13, 2023
Business customers are switching financial institutions for a variety of reasons, but the new FI may end up being the same as the old FI — or worse. We detail the pros and cons that business customers weigh when they consider a switch — and what your CFI can do to make sure you’re the winner on either side of the equation.
Nov 30, 2023
What exactly does Gen Z want from CFIs? We delve into some specific products and services that the generation now reaching adulthood wants most, and the future is digital.
Oct 12, 2023
According to the latest Jack Henry survey, an increased focus on lending, faster payments, and small businesses are some of the ways in which FIs plan to adapt their services over the next two years. We highlight the key findings of this survey of banks and credit unions.
Sep 12, 2023
CFIs and other banking operations could profit immensely from creating embedded finance partnerships, where CFIs offer their digital banking services to be integrated into experiences for a third party’s customers. We review the growth potential for embedded finance partnerships and how to get started.
Mar 9, 2023
As regulators shift their focus areas for this year’s audits, CFIs should pay particular attention to the new areas that have caught the eyes of regulatory agencies. Knowing what each particular regulator is focusing can be key to acing regulatory exams.
Feb 28, 2023
As AI becomes an increasingly important component of the financial world, regulators are stepping up their oversight of its risks. Now is the time for CFIs to look at potential risks that may exist within their AI programs and pre-emptively look for ways to mitigate any risks in anticipation of heightened regulatory oversight.
Dec 27, 2022
As we BID goodbye to 2022, we've rounded up a few of our most popular articles from the year to revisit.
Jun 21, 2022
The outlook for office loans is less than rosy. The US is set to have a glut of office space for a number of reasons, not the least of which is increased utilization of remote workers. For CFIs starting to experience stress in their office loan portfolio, we share several ways to mitigate potential problems.
Jul 6, 2022
Zelle’s dominance and cost spurred the development of an alternate payment system designed for CFIs, called CHUCK. The question is, will its open architecture be enough to woo users and secure a place in the competitive P2P payment realm? We take a look at what CHUCK is and its place in the P2P world.