PRI Blog

Our blog is dedicated to sharing our thoughts and expertise about the banking industry and how you can experience quantifiable results for your financial institution. We invite you to hear the perspectives from our banking professionals through our posts.

The Power of Customer Education for Fraud Prevention

As long as there have been financial institutions, there have been frauds and scams designed to separate them from the money they steward. The tactics have changed over time, but the results are the same – the bank is left holding the bag when fraud occurs, and for a small- to medium-sized community bank, the […]
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Fraud Trends: 5 Common Tactics and How to Counter Them

The Financial Brand reports that up to 70% of businesses say that fraud losses have increased in recent years, and more than half of consumers feel they are more of a fraud target than a year ago. Experts warn that Generative AI will be one of the greatest drivers of fraud in 2024, making it more accessible to do-it-yourself […]
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Unlocking the Secrets of High Performing Financial Institutions

What does a high performing financial institution have in common with Rocky Balboa in Rocky IV? More than you’d think at first glance!  In the film, Rocky confronts Ivan Drago, who prepares for the match using high-tech equipment, a team of experts monitoring his every movement, and regular doses of steroids. Rocky, however, focuses on […]
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4 Tips for Aligning Technology with Business Strategy

In considering how a technology strategy enhances strategic planning, PRI Director of System Evaluation Mike Neale says he tends to think of things slightly differently. A technology strategy is not just an enhancement to the strategic planning process, it is born from the business strategy and supports it wholly. Technology strategies should not be developed […]
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Strategic Planning: Why You Should Include Future Leaders at the Table

Sound strategic plans are essential to the long-term success of a financial institution, and involving the right people in the process is vital to an organization’s success. Too often, senior leaders overlook the value of inviting and including their young future leaders at the table. Mikelle Brady, PRI partner, says PRI has seen in its […]
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Are ATMs a Profitable Asset or Dead Weight?

Many financial institutions provide ATMs at each branch location because “that’s the way it’s always been done.” However, banking has rapidly evolved since the 1960s when ATMs first appeared to give cardholders access to cash when the financial institution was closed. Has your institution recently analyzed whether ATMs are a profitable endeavor or more of […]
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Top 7 Mistakes to Avoid for a Smooth Merger or Acquisition

As we mentioned in our last blog 3 Keys to Creating a Successful Acquisition Playbook, smaller community-oriented financial institutions often struggle with sustaining organic growth. The complex regulatory environment, challenges of talent acquisition, retention and succession planning in small communities pose steep challenges to that kind of growth. Acquiring or merging with another strong institution […]
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3 Keys to Creating a Successful Acquisition Playbook

As smaller community-oriented financial institutions wrestle with future-proofing their businesses, having and executing against a well-defined acquisition strategy can be an effective way to remain relevant to their customers and community. It can be difficult to sustain organic growth, the cost of the regulatory environment is onerous, and in communities of a few thousand people, […]
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Deposit Growth Strategies for Today, Tomorrow, and Forever

As we wrote in the article How Community Financial Institutions Compete in a Digital Age, deposit growth is not what it used to be. Along with shifts in U.S. population growth and demographics, excess liquidity in deposits created by COVID stimulus plans has quickly eroded. The “higher for longer” rate environment is stressing cost of […]
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Debunking Common Misconceptions of Debit Card Profitability

When working with financial institutions to improve profitability, the debit card program receives a bright spotlight because of its potential to increase the organization’s revenue and decrease its costs. PRI consultant Candace DeBarger says that four myths about debit cards can be a barrier to maximizing their profit potential, and she debunks them below. Myth […]
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