Reputation. It’s the single most important factor for any organization and should always be a key consideration for financial institutions evaluating any strategic, operational, and technology initiatives.
Reputation Matters When Evaluating Transformation Initiatives
Topics: Technology, Innovation, Fintech, Vendor Contract Negotiation, Bank Vendor Management, Credit Union Vendor Management, Transformation, Reputation
FedNow Assures Wholesale Adoption of Instant Payments
Instant payments have been on the radar for some time – The Clearing House’s RTP Network has been operational since late 2017. But the Federal Reserve’s launch of FedNow, the second instant payments network in the US, has reshaped the landscape – shifting the dialogue from “if instant payments will take hold” to “when and how will they take hold.” This was evidenced when over 1,750 people joined the Fed’s recent town hall on the topic – a potent indicator of market interest.
Topics: Bank Vendor Management, Credit Union Vendor Management, FedNow, Real-time payments, RTP Network, instant payments
Innovation and Financial Inclusion Opportunities for Credit Unions
At SRM, we consider ourselves not only advisors but information gatherers and trend trackers. When not working directly with our clients on strategic endeavors or identifying bottom-line savings, we seek out the latest industry insights across our professional networks and from our state, regional, and national partners.
Topics: Innovation, Fintech, Credit Unions, NCUA, Affordable Housing, DEI, Rodney Hood
How Request for Payment Could Revolutionize Point of Sale
The advent of instant payments is transforming the global payments landscape.
People are drawn to around-the-clock access to funds, immediacy, irrevocability, and transparency in instant payments. It can also become a rich source of data for many interested parties.
Topics: Vendor management, Point-of-Sale, FedNow, Real-time payments, instant payments