04/23/2019
Credit unions gain financial muscle when they buy whole banks. That’s the conclusion of a comprehensive report on acquisitions by the Filene Research Institute. According to the report, credit unions that acquired banks and savings institutions achieved higher capital ratios, ROA, ROE, and had lower net charge-off loan ratios compared to comparable-sized credit unions. Given…
04/22/2019
Can we predict the future by looking at the past? When you’re talking about finance, the answer may well be yes. Every recession we’ve had since the 1960s occurred about a year after an inversion of the Treasury yield curve. And, it looks like that’s starting to happen right now. But it’s not time to…
04/16/2019
Analysts estimate a $1 trillion AI opportunity for the industry. $1 trillion. That’s the magic number for artificial intelligence (AI) in banking. Numerous analysts predict that in the next 10 to 15 years, an influx of AI-powered applications will create $1 trillion in savings for the industry.1 That figure comprises front and back office opportunities—everything…
04/02/2019
Explore the fundamentals and sharpen your tech savvy. Can your bank explain the ins and outs of algorithms and deep learning? Do you know your neural networks from your natural language processing? Can you spot an RPA working diligently in your office? If so, congratulations! You’re an artificial intelligence (AI) ace. For the rest of…
03/28/2019
Enhanced functionality curbs FX risk and eliminates stranded items Bangor Savings Bank, headquartered in Bangor, Maine, embodies customer experience. Founded in 1852 and driven by the motto “You Matter More”, the community bank continuously strives to create a seamless and convenient experience for the businesses and consumers it serves. Yet as a bank comprised of…
03/25/2019
It’s an all-too-familiar tale: the divide between the sales and accounting departments. Field representatives pounding the pavement to line up as many deals as they can. They’re building relationships and cultivating brand loyalty with their cash-strapped customers who have a sharp eye out for the best possible value for their dollars. The field representatives collect…
03/25/2019
Kudos to Deluxe for assembling a great roster of thought-provoking content for its Deluxe Exchange in early February. One of my KPIs for the value of such conferences is the volume of notes I’m inspired to take for future reference. I left Miami with ten pages of food for thought in my notebook—and the actual…