Consumer banking
When the prices of U.S. goods and services soar, the Federal Reserve tends to raise its benchmark interest rate, and commercial banks are pinched in several fundamental parts of their business.
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The card network has agreed to pay USAA licensing fees for the use of mobile deposit capture technology. USAA says it plans to keep trying to get other banks to do the same.
August 30 -
Consistent wins aren't typically about continuously introducing novel strategies, but about better and more consistent execution with proven ones.
August 29
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Front-running schemes by the bank's foreign exchange desk defrauded clients of millions of dollars. In 2017, the Federal Reserve cited the lackluster oversight for failing to stop it.
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Forget special offers, ubiquitous branches and promises of convenience. Younger clients want to see state-of-the-art technology and hear good things from friends and family, according to a recent Arizent survey.
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A series of deals over the summer suggests growing interest by private equity investors in acquiring community banks. Five such deals have been announced this summer alone.
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Consumer loan balances fell in July for the first time since 2020 as banks have tightened lending standards in response to rising rates and jettisoned assets to bolster liquidity and capital levels.
August 22 -
Banks are holding their fintech partners to a higher compliance standard as regulatory scrutiny of banking-as-a-service increases.
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Cambridge Savings Bank's Ivy Bank online-only unit has spent two years offering CDs and savings accounts. Meanwhile, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's new digital bank, Jenius, launched with personal loans. Both want to widen their product sets to benefit both sides of the balance sheet.
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There has been a recent surge in organizing efforts among credit union employees. To discourage this, leaders should pay workers well, provide good benefits and be accessible.
August 18
