Bankers have entered what many view as a challenging year for financial institutions of all sizes. There is plenty of uncertainty surrounding the regulatory environment, credit quality, and the Fed’s plans for interest rates.
Topics: Innovation, Fintech, Contract Negotiation, Bank Vendor Management, Credit Union Vendor Management, Expenses, Profit, Core Contracts
Prepare Now for CFPB Clampdown on Overdraft, NSF Fees
The CFPB has proposed a rule to limit overdraft charges at larger U.S. banks and credit unions – though financial institutions of all sizes should take note.
Topics: Vendor Contract Negotiation, Bank Vendor Management, Credit Union Vendor Management, Fee Income, CFPB, Regulation, Overdraft Fees, NSF Fees, Service Charges
We've heard several financial institutions intend to delay deploying instant payments capabilities, such as FedNow and The Clearing House's RTP Network, until 2025 as part of broader cost-control initiatives.
Topics: Payments, Vendor Contract Negotiation, Bank Vendor Management, Credit Union Vendor Management, FedNow, Real-time payments, RTP Network, instant payments
Financial institution executives who found 2024’s budget cycle particularly vexing are in good company. The unrelenting pace of technology, regulatory, and economic change makes allocating resources and meeting financial goals especially challenging. Time will tell if this is simply the “new normal,” but most internal processes have yet to adapt to these new demands.
Topics: Digital Banking, Vendor Contract Negotiation, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Bank Vendor Management, Credit Union Vendor Management, Interchange, Regulation, Debit Cards
Consumer Lending – A Growth Opportunity for Banks and Credit Unions with a Plan
Growth-focused companies rarely get excited about sectors with slow compound annual growth rates.
Topics: Consumer Lending, Strategy, Distribution Channel, Product Proposition, Consumer Banking