Data strategy

Life got worse for the have-nots this year. Banks can help change that.

11/13/20

Consumer savings are up, yet so are evictions. Banks need to reach out more to those who are struggling financially, and they could use data as a guide.

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Banks best Big Tech on trust, but not much else

01/10/20

Silicon Valley giants are better innovators, software developers and data managers, but banks' inherent advantages shouldn't be discounted, says Sonny Singh, a senior vice president at Oracle.

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Banks must act now or risk becoming a ‘footnote’: McKinsey

10/22/19

A majority of banks globally may not be economically viable because their returns on equity aren’t keeping pace with costs, the consultancy said in its annual review of the industry released this week.

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Bringing fintech to farmers

08/08/19

Growers Edge is adapting retail financial technology to compete with traditional banks in ag lending and crop insurance.

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Advice to small banks: Resist urge to overautomate

03/21/19

Trying to keep pace with big banks that digitize as many processes as possible will undercut community banks’ strengths, according to speakers at this year’s ICBA convention.

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CECL may not be the bogeyman banks fear

08/09/18

While the looming loan-loss accounting standard has been criticized for its complexity and the potential cost to implement, some advocates believe it could also lead to better pricing decisions and improve communication within a bank.

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Are banks heading for a Facebook-style data crisis?

04/24/18

In a survey, bankers conceded they may not be doing enough to avoid the mistakes social media giants made in the use of unverified data.

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Stay relevant (but not with lady snack chips)

02/08/18

The journey Diane Morais is taking Ally on is all about being more relevant to customers. Doritos offers a lesson on how to do the opposite. CIT's Ellen Alemany says banks are 'terrific' about addressing sexual harassment. But what about the gender pay gap and boardroom balance?

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Data is not just a tool for growth — it is the growth

05/11/17

Financial institutions should begin to treat data not just as a means to implementing a business model, but as an integral and valuable part of the business model.

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