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While digital transformation and its risks are top-of-mind for the majority of financial institution senior leaders, there is still a wide gap between the cost of implementing digital solutions and their eventual success within the organization. In fact, in 2019 research indicated that up to 70% of digital transformation initiatives did not reach their goals […]
It’s not a one-off project, and there’s really no end point. Digital transformation is constantly evolving and must be part of a thoughtful, ongoing business strategy. With time and staffing currently in such a crunch, the FI must be laser-focused on what will be the most impactful solutions to address customer pain points. A new […]
With continued talk of a recession and ongoing economic uncertainty, financial institutions are searching for creative ways to increase profitability. The PRI team’s expertise goes deep in this area, and in this week’s blog, Jen Megee, Director of Process Improvement at PRI, shares five proactive actions financial institutions can take to make a meaningful impact […]
When asked why it is vital to take the time to focus on efficiency and effectiveness in a financial institution, the go-to answer typically involves reducing costs and improving profitability. At PRI, however, cost reduction and improved profits as primary drivers are prioritized behind enhancing the customer experience. Mikelle Brady, PRI partner, says that the […]
When a financial institution conducts a merger or acquisition, one of the main aspects the organization’s leadership tends to prioritize more than others is system conversion. While this is of course a major factor, there is much more to successful M&A integration than this one piece of the pie. Mike Holt, PRI partner, says there […]
In this blog, Phil Jarrell, debit card services expert at PRI, examines the new rule and how it may affect FIs. Jarrell said the key lies in whether the issuer’s network supports PINless transactions. ______________________ Thanks to the Durbin Amendment to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Federal Reserve has required […]
In the blog Top Buzzwords in Banking and What They Mean to Community Institutions, PRI consultant Brady Chianciola discussed “digital transformation” and how it goes much farther than simply digitizing an FI’s operations. The term refers to truly transforming the company and strategically changing the way it operates for the customer’s journey. “Digital transformation means […]
Florida’s Longboat Key was the picturesque setting for this year’s annual PRI meeting in early November. The team reviewed the vision and mission of the organization – better known as “The PRI Way” – and took a deep dive into the digital trends that are coming and how they can be leveraged to better serve […]
With all the current hype about Cloud-Native Core Solutions, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by all the choices available. In our last blog, Mike Neale, PRI Director of System Evaluation, highlighted the considerations FIs should take into account when deciding whether to implement a core solution designed for cloud deployment. He said that while cloud […]
It’s coming, and it’s in the cloud. But is it right for my financial institution? This is a very astute question, according to Mike Neale, PRI Director of System Evaluation. Financial institution leaders are currently hearing a great deal of hype about Cloud-Native Core Solutions, but it’s wise to slow down and evaluate these solutions […]
